AnnOMaley,
It goes back to the ancient Mystery Schools.
Before there was religion...there was Magi c.
Prayers were originally curses. (There is an example of a curse prayer in Psalms.)
The "prophets" that were selected to covenant with the fallen angel/aliens were taught not only magi c tricks to awe the crowds, they were given instruction of psychological manipulation of the masses. In exchange, the prophets procured blood sacrifices for them.
The Elite Councils evolved from this group and those Canaanite descendents are still in 'high places' today.