Satan: Prince of Darkness

• Documentary

Episode overview

He was the favorite angel who dared disobey God. Cast out from Heaven, he became mankind's tormentor, vowing to destroy the creation of his former master. Satan, Lucifer, the Devil: by any name, he is the symbol of evil, the bringer of darkness who lurks just around the corner—ready to plunge deep into our souls. From the Biblical tale of the fall to stories of those who believe they have crossed his path, Biography takes a chilling journey through the "life" of Satan. Scholars examine the way Satan has been portrayed throughout the centuries, forever embodying the greatest fears of mankind. And in art from classic paintings and ancient etchings to modern movies, see the many faces that we have applied to this timeless tormentor, and explore what these images tell us of him and ourselves. Join Biography for the terrifying tale of the evil creature that has hunted humans since the beginning of time.

60 minutes