Question 1

This 1486 text was the first encyclopedia of demonology.

Accepted Answer

The "Malleus Maleficarum," written in 1486, is considered the first encyclopedia of demonology, focusing on witchcraft and the prosecution of witches.

Question 2

Both these and vampire cults have links to satanic and/or cult murders.

Accepted Answer

Saturn death cults are often linked to satanic or cult murders in various conspiracy theories and mythologies, suggesting a connection to ritualistic practices and beliefs surrounding death and rebirth.

Question 3

Golem syndrome refers to:

Accepted Answer

Golem syndrome refers to individuals who are capable of committing murder without remorse or any emotional connection to the victim, similar to the fictional character Golem from Jewish folklore. It has nothing to do with supernatural creatures or the return of murder victims from the dead. It also has no connection to the tree monsters in Lord of the Rings.

Question 4

In the 16th century, _____ wrote that violent, wicked men may have the opportunity to return after death as an animal, usually a wolf.

Accepted Answer

Paracelsus wrote about the belief in werewolves and the possibility of wicked men returning as wolves in the 16th century.

Question 5

Peter Stubb/Stump was a:

Accepted Answer

Peter Stubb/Stump was a German farmer accused of being a werewolf and cannibal in the 16th century. His trial was well-documented and included multiple witnesses accusing him of transforming into a wolf-like creature and hunting and eating people.

Question 6

Which of the following serial killers claimed that he had multiple personalities as his defense for his murders?

Accepted Answer

Kenneth Bianchi, also known as the Hillside Strangler, claimed to have multiple personalities, including one that he called "Steve Walker," who he said was responsible for the murders. However, this defense was rejected by the court and Bianchi was convicted of his crimes.

Question 7

Another name for a golem is:

Accepted Answer

A golem is often compared to a robot because it is an animated being created from inanimate matter, similar to how robots are constructed and programmed to perform tasks.

Question 8

Anton LaVey was:

Accepted Answer

Anton LaVey was the founder of the Church of Satan, established in 1966.

Question 9

Most serial murderers involved in cult-related killings are found to be:

Accepted Answer

Most serial murderers involved in cult-related killings are often self-styled Satanists, meaning they adopt Satanic beliefs and practices on their own rather than being formally associated with organized Satanic groups.

Question 10

In the late 1980s the voodoo cult in Matamoros, Mexico was heavily involved in:

Accepted Answer

The voodoo cult in Matamoros, Mexico was heavily involved in drug smuggling, particularly marijuana and cocaine trafficking across the border into the United States.

Question 11

How many serial murder cases are linked directly to Satanic worship or cult-related activities?

Accepted Answer

The vast majority of serial murder cases have no connection to Satanic worship or cult-related activities. Only a very small percentage, less than 5%, have been linked to such practices.

Question 12

The family of this 17th-century killer robbed, murdered, and ate unsuspecting travelers.

Accepted Answer

The family of Sawney Beane was a notorious Scottish clan who were accused of robbing, murdering, and cannibalizing travelers in the late 16th century. Peter Stubb was a German serial killer who operated in the 16th century, Vlad Tepes (also known as Dracula) was a 15th-century ruler who was notorious for his brutality, and Edmund Kemper was an American serial killer who operated in the 20th century, so they are not the correct answer for this question.

Question 13

It is believed this 15th-century killer murdered several hundred children, drank their blood and engaged in necrophilia, sometimes having the heads of his child victims stuck on upright rods.

Accepted Answer

Gilles de Rais, a French nobleman, was tried and convicted in 1440 for the murder of over 140 children. He confessed to his crimes of raping, torturing, and murdering the children, often performing necrophilia on their corpses and displaying their heads on spikes. There are no records or evidence to support the claims that Sawney Beane or Vlad Tepes engaged in such activities. Peter Stubb was executed in Germany in 1589 for allegedly being a werewolf and murdering several people, but there is no evidence of him specifically targeting children.

Question 14

The Satanic Bible was written by:

Accepted Answer

The Satanic Bible was written by Anton LaVey, who founded the Church of Satan in 1966.

Question 15

A primary difference between vampires and werewolves was believed to be that vampires:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A primary difference between vampires and werewolves...

Question 16

Lycanthropy refers to:

Accepted Answer

Lycanthropy is a mythological or folkloric condition in which a human is said to transform into a wolf, either through magic or a curse.

Question 17

The purpose of the human-to-wolf transformation was the killing of humans, especially:

Accepted Answer

According to folklore and myth, the purpose of transforming into a wolf was to prey on and kill children. This belief was popularized during the European witch hunts in the 16th and 17th centuries. There is no evidence to suggest that one gender or age group was targeted more than others.

Question 18

Vlad Tepes, a Wallachian nobleman, was known as:

Accepted Answer

Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler, was a Wallachian nobleman infamous for his brutal and sadistic methods of punishing his enemies, which contributed to his reputation as a vicious and depraved sadist.

Question 19

This 15th century figure was known as "Drakul" (Dragon).He was particularly known to be a vicious and depraved sadist who enjoyed torturing and murdering peasants who lived within his jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

The description matches that of Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler, a 15th century ruler of Wallachia, who was rumored to have impaled thousands of his enemies and even his own people. He was the inspiration for the fictional character of Dracula in Bram Stoker's novel.

Question 20

"Trephining" refers to:

Accepted Answer

Trephining is a medical procedure in which a hole is drilled into the skull to alleviate pressure or remove abnormal tissue. It was practiced by ancient cultures and continues to be used in some rare cases today. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately describe trephining.

Quiz 2: Cultural Development of Monsters, Demons, and Evil