Asmodeus

Today I wanted to write about Asmodeus, a demon/djinn of wrath, lust, revenge, and Aquarius. Asmodeus is a king of Hell who appeared in the book of Tobit where he kills all of the suitors of Sarah, daughter of Reuel, until he is bound by Archangel Raphael. Asmodeus is most likely of Persian origin. Sources:Continue reading “Asmodeus”

Moloch

Today I wanted to write about Moloch, a Canaanite god of the underworld often depicted around fire. Moloch is mentioned 5 times in the book of Leviticus warning against the worship of Moloch and condemning human sacrifice. Moloch may be the same as Adrammelech, Melqart, and/or Ba’al. In Hebrew sources, it was mentioned that childContinue reading “Moloch”

Zaebos

Today I wanted to write about Zaebos, the final demon mentioned in the Dictionnaire Infernal. “ZAEBOS, grand-count of Hell, He has the form of A good soldier mounted on a crocodile; his head is covered withA dual crown. He is sweet of character.” Sources: Dictionnaire_Infernal

Abaddon

Today for spooky season I wanted to write about Abaddon, an angel of death, destruction, and the abyss. Abaddon rules an army of locust. He is compared to Apollo and Satan. Although sometimes compared to Satan Abaddon is frequently considered a servant of God (Yahweh) who brings destruction on those who sin. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abaddon?wprov=sfla1

Iblis

Today for spooky season I wanted to write about Iblis, a Muslim Djinn/demon/fallen angle who is the leader of demons and sometimes ruler of the underworld, he may also be responsible for the arts. Iblis was either crafted from the fires of the underworld or was an angel. When God (Allah) created Adam the anglesContinue reading “Iblis”

Mammon

Today I wanted to write about Mammon, an Abrahamic demon of wealth and greed. Mammon is first mentioned in the gospels of Matthew and Luke, claiming one can not worship both God (Yahweh) and Mammon. In later texts, Mammon is one of the Seven Princes of Hell, being the personification of greed. He was synchronizedContinue reading “Mammon”

Astaroth

Today for Dragon month I wanted to write about Astaroth, a Great Duke of Hell, often depicted with serpentine features and draconic wings, who teaches math and handicrafts. Astaroth is part of the Evil Trinity with Beelzebub and Lucifer. Astaroth is possibly a demonized version of Astarte. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astaroth?wprov=sfla1

Beelzebub

Today I wanted to write about Beelzebub, a prince of Hell who rules gluttony or envy. Beelzebub was once an angel (associated with the evening star) and was close to Lucifer. He now ranks as cheif lieutenant to Lucifer. Beelzebub, Lucifer, and Leviathan or Astaroth are the unholy trinity. Beelzebub originally was a Philistine godContinue reading “Beelzebub”

Naberius

Today I wanted to write about Naberius, a Goetic demon who gives skill in art and restores dignity. He is a marquis of Hell with 19 legions of demons under him. He has been compared to Cerberus as they’re both multi headed dogs. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naberius?wprov=sfla1

Paimon

Today I wanted to write about Paimon, a King/Duke of Hell with associations to West, earth, water, wind, secrets, revealing treasure, divination, and necromancy. Paimon is directly below Lucifer in the hierarchy of demons. Paimon controls 200 legions of demons. One sign of possession by Paimon is a harsh voice and speaking in unknown languages.Continue reading “Paimon”

Chort

Today, I wanted to write about the Chorts, Slavic demons that are the servants of Chernobog/Satan. The Chorts are children of Chernobog and Morana. Although often depicted as short hairy men with horns, hooves, and a tail, Chorts are shapeshifters capable of taking many forms. In some parts of Eastern Europe that have Islamic culturalContinue reading “Chort”

Apsinthion

Today I wanted to write about Apsinthion, also called La’anah or Wormwood, a Christian Biblical angel associated with Revelation. When the third trumpet sounds Apsinthion will fall from the sky turning waters bitter resulting in many deaths. While many interpret Apsinthion as a servant to God (Yahweh) others have suggested that they’re a fallen angelContinue reading “Apsinthion”

Tannin

Welcome Dragon Week 2: Electric Boogaloo, starting with Tannin, a Canaanite and Abrahamic Sea Serpent/Dragon of chaos. In the Baal cycle, Tannin is a servant of Yam who is defeated by Ba’al and Anat. In Abrahamic sources, Tannin was created with the other creatures of the sea and is later mentioned in the book ofContinue reading “Tannin”

Shax

Today I wanted to write about Shax/Scox, a Goetic demon who helps uncover secrets, take money from the wealthy, and find lost items. Shax is a Great Marquis of Hell with 30 legions of demons in horses under his command. When working with Shax he has a tendency to almost always lie and attempt toContinue reading “Shax”

Plutus

Today I wanted to write about Plutus, a Greek god of wealth. He is most commonly a son of Demeter and Iasion, other sources say he’s a child of Tyche while one source mentions him being a son of Hades and Persephone. In myths Heracles has a hatred for Plutus believing that wealth causes corruption.Continue reading “Plutus”

Furfur

Today I wanted to write about Furfur, a minor demon mentioned in the Infernal Dictionary know for helping gain the romantic attention of a target in a working. He may also be able to have an opposite affect, taking away feelings from a target. He also creates storms, thunder, and lightning. He is a GreatContinue reading “Furfur”

Samael

Today for spooky season I wanted Samael, a Jewish & Muslim fallen Angel and former Watcher who brings knowledge and death. Samael is sometimes the partner of Lilith after she left Adam. With Lilith they created numerous demons including Asmodeus, afterwards Yahweh made Samael infertile by taking away his genitals. The serpent from the gardenContinue reading “Samael”

Minos

Today for spooky season I wanted to write about Minos, a Greek hero-king and judge of the dead. He is also recognized in some Abrahamic Demonology practices as a spirit of the underworld. Minos is a son of Zeus and Europa. Minos’s wife Pasiphaë was punished by Poseidon and Aphrodite to be infatuated with Minos’sContinue reading “Minos”

Leviathan

Continuing with dragon week I wanted to write about a Canaanite god of chaos and Abrahamic demon of the sea, west, and envy. Leviathan is mentioned in numerous biblical books including Pslams, Job, Isaiah, Amos, and Jonah, as well as Revelation. Leviathan is sometimes said to be the serpent in the garden of Eden ratherContinue reading “Leviathan”

Davy Jones

Today I wanted to write about Davy Jones, a folk devil of the seas whose legends started with Christian British sailors. Many different legends surround Davy Jones, most commonly he is somehow connected to the biblical Jonah, usually his ghost. Davy Jones is often said to keep the souls of those who die at sea.Continue reading “Davy Jones”

Alloces

Today I wanted to write about Alloces a demon mentioned in various Jewish and Christian Demonology texts who teaches astrology, Liberal science, and is said to grant familiars, he is also known for telling secrets and gaining the favour of nobles. He’s a Duke of hell and has between 36 and 30 legions of demonsContinue reading “Alloces”

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