About the book: 2004 / The figure of the devil has occupied a special place in the spiritual worldview of man for centuries. The paper offers a study of the origins and historical evolution of this phenomenon in relation to social, religious and cultural consequences. Witchcraft and exorcism, high-profile witch trials with obligatory torture and erotic overtones are indispensable attributes of this phenomenon. Attempts to understand the modern role of Satanism, its psychological and sociological interpretation complete the study.