The Demonic Classification System: Smell

Class 3: Smell

This section covers the narratives of people who have experienced strange smells associated with demonic presences.

 N. Bodily Fluids

          I. Blood

          II. Feces

                  1.Duration/Source

                       a. Gone Quickly

                  2. Effect

                           a. Tears

 O. Rancid/Decomposition Scents

          I. Rotting Food

                   1.Duration/Source

                         a. Gone Quickly

                         b. Elusive

                    2. Effect

                         a. Tears

                         b. Gagging

          II. Rotting Garbage

                    1. Duration/Source

                         a. Gone Quickly

                   2. Effect

                        a. Gagging

                        b. Having to Leave a Room

        III. Raw Sewage

                   1. Duration/Source

                          a. Gone Quickly

                   2. Effect

                          a. Tears

                          b. Gagging

       IV. Rotting Flesh

                  1. Decomposition

                  2. Duration/Source

                           a. Gone Quickly

P. Other (Miscellaneous)

         I. Unidentified

                  1.  Odd, Distinct Smells (Not Unpleasant)

                  2. Foul Smells (Unspecified)

                       a. Duration/Source

                               i. Long-Lasting

                              ii. Elusive

                       b. Effect

                              i. Having to Leave a Room

        II. Dank Cellar/Mildew

                  1. Woodsmoke

       III. Grease or Grease-Like

                   1.Duration/Source

                           a. Long-Lasting

References

Jaye, Victoria, “In the Presence of Evil: Demonic Perception Narratives” (2021). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports. 1563.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/1563