Updates By Month (3/2003)
Watchers, Nephilim, Naphidim - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
The fall of the angels in T. Twelve Patriarchs.
posted: 3/31/2003 8:10:43 AM
Watchers, Nephilim, Naphidim - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
The Book of Jubilees gives another account of how the Watchers fell that is similar to 1 Enoch.
posted: 3/31/2003 7:45:26 AM
Watchers, Nephilim, Naphidim - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
The race of giants produced from this union gave way to a brood of evil spirits.
posted: 3/31/2003 7:41:27 AM
Watchers, Nephilim, Naphidim - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
A different interpretation of this passage concerning the sin of the angels was that they revolted against God, and because of this, they were cast down.
posted: 3/31/2003 7:27:46 AM
Watchers, Nephilim, Naphidim - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
When men began to increase on earth and daughters were born to them, the divine beings saw how beautiful the daughters of men were and took wives from among those that pleased them.
posted: 3/31/2003 7:12:45 AM
Lucifer - Story of the Archangel Lucifer
Later interpretations of the fall tell that Lucifer was upset because God the Father made Lucifer's brother, Jesual, the Son.
posted: 3/31/2003 7:04:49 AM
Lucifer - Fall of Lucifer - Story of Lucifer the Archangel
The name 'Lucifer' means light-bearer, and is not used in the New Testament, where the "bearer of light" is Christ.
posted: 3/31/2003 6:54:38 AM
Leraje - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Fourteenth Spirit is called Leraje (or Leraie). He is a Marquis Great in Power.
posted: 3/30/2003 11:39:34 PM
Leonard - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
Often called le Grand Negre (The Black Man), Leonard is demon of the first order, grand master of the sabbaths.
posted: 3/30/2003 11:33:53 PM
Lechies - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
Lechies were Russian demons that lived in the woods.
posted: 3/30/2003 11:30:33 PM
Lix Tetrax - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
Lix Tetrax is the demon of the wind in the Testament of Solomon.
posted: 3/30/2003 11:24:24 PM
Lilith - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
Why would the angels leave Lilith alone after they were ordered by God to bring her back?
posted: 3/30/2003 11:19:35 PM
Lilith - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
Rabbi Isaac ben Jacob ha-Kohen wrote in the second half of the 13th century in Spain about Lilith and Samael.
posted: 3/30/2003 10:53:48 PM
Lilith - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
Lilith is thought be the demon of waste places who originally lived in the garden of the Sumerian goddess, Innana, queen of heaven.
posted: 3/30/2003 10:34:49 PM
Lamia - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
Lamia (lamiai) were harmful spirits who killed infants and seduced sleeping men.
posted: 3/30/2003 10:07:07 PM
Kappas - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
The Kappas are water demons in Japanese mythology.
posted: 3/30/2003 9:37:43 PM
Jinn - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
The Jinn are spirits that were created by God out of fire.
posted: 3/30/2003 9:35:34 PM
Izanami - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
Izanagi and Izanami were the two young gods chosen to bring order to the world of chaos in Japanese mythology.
posted: 3/30/2003 9:32:41 PM
Ipos - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Ipes/ Ayperos is a prince and count of hell, who commands 36 legions.
posted: 3/30/2003 9:28:44 PM
Iblis - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
In the Qur'an, the Devil has 2 names. Iblis, probably derived from the Greek diabolos and used always in the singular and as a personal name.
posted: 3/30/2003 9:24:39 PM
Hurakan - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in the Americas
The Mayan god of storms or bad weather was Hurakan.
posted: 3/30/2003 9:15:19 PM
Hun Came and Vucub Came - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in the Americas
Hun Came and Vucub Came (One Death and Seven Death) are the principle death gods of the Mayan underworld, Xibalba.
posted: 3/30/2003 9:13:31 PM
Hiisi - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
Hiisi (pl. hiiet) is the Finnish word for demon mentioned in the Kalevala.
posted: 3/30/2003 9:10:25 PM
Hecate - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
Hecate, also called Agriope ('savage face'), was the daughter of the Titan Perses and of Asteria.
posted: 3/30/2003 9:05:29 PM
Haures - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Grand-general of hell and commanding 20 legions, Flavros appeared as a leopard.
posted: 3/30/2003 9:01:51 PM
Harpies - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
The Harpies, called 'the hounds of Zeus,' were a group of feminine creatures with beaks and claws.
posted: 3/30/2003 8:58:10 PM
Halphas - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Thirty-eighth Spirit is Halphas, or Malthous (or Malthas).
posted: 3/30/2003 8:53:47 PM
Haagenti - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Forty-eighth Spirit is Haagenti. He is a President, appearing in the Form of a Mighty Bull with Gryphon's Wings.
posted: 3/30/2003 8:50:14 PM
Gusion - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
A powerful duke of hell who commands 26 legions, Gomory appears as a woman with a ducal crown on his head and riding a camel.
posted: 3/30/2003 8:26:12 PM
Gremory - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
A powerful duke of hell who commands 26 legions, Gomory appears as a woman with a ducal crown on his head and riding a camel.
posted: 3/30/2003 8:22:17 PM
Gorgons - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
Considered demons of the underworld or of the sea, the Gorgons, whose name means 'savage/ horrible,' were the daughters of Phorcys and Ceto.
posted: 3/30/2003 8:16:14 PM
Glasya-Labolas - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Caacrinolaas (aka Caassimolar, Glassia-labolas) is a high president of hell who commands 36 legions.
posted: 3/30/2003 8:11:52 PM
Garuda - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
The bird, Garuda, was the son of Vinata and Kasyapa.
posted: 3/30/2003 8:06:33 PM
Ganga - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
According to legend, the Ganga once only flowed across the heavens.
posted: 3/30/2003 5:49:23 PM
Gaap - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Tap/Gaap is a high president and prince of hell, commanding 4 of the principal kings and 60 legions, and as powerful as Byleth.
posted: 3/30/2003 5:44:33 PM
Furfur - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Furfur is a count of hell who rules 26 legions.
posted: 3/30/2003 5:38:51 PM
Furcas - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Forcas/ Forras/ Furcas is a knight and high president of hell controlling 29 legions of demons.
posted: 3/30/2003 8:52:32 AM
Forneus - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Thirtieth Spirit is Forneus. He is a Mighty and Great Marquis, and appeareth in the Form of a Great Sea-Monster.
posted: 3/30/2003 8:47:12 AM
Foras - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Thirty-first Spirit is Foras. He is a Mighty President, and appeareth in the Form of a Strong Man in Human Shape.
posted: 3/30/2003 8:31:11 AM
Fomorians - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
The fomorians, whose name means 'dark of the sea,' were a race of Gaelic demons said to be the offspring of Noah's son, Ham.
posted: 3/30/2003 8:28:21 AM
Focalor - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Forty-first Spirit is Focalor, or Forcalor, or Furcalor.
posted: 3/30/2003 8:21:07 AM
Flaga - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
Flaga is a Scandinavian fairy, though some claim she was only a magician who rode on an eagle.
posted: 3/30/2003 8:09:29 AM
Jormungand - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
The serpent, Jormungand was the middle child of Loki and the giantess, Angrboda.
posted: 3/30/2003 8:04:27 AM
Hel - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
Hel was the daughter of Loki and the giantess, Angrboda.
posted: 3/30/2003 8:01:24 AM
Loki - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
The most famous story concerning Loki is his role in the death of Odin and Frigg's son, Balder.
posted: 3/30/2003 7:58:21 AM
Loki - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
Loki, the son of 2 giants, was the trickster god in Norse mythology who was always doing his best to cause trouble.
posted: 3/30/2003 7:49:56 AM
Fenrir - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
The wolf, Fenrir was the eldest child of Loki and the giantess, Angrboda.
posted: 3/30/2003 7:46:00 AM
Eurynome - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
Eurynome was one of the female titans in Greek mythology.
posted: 3/29/2003 9:56:58 PM
Erinyes - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
The Erinyes (the Angry Ones), also known as the Furies and the Eumenides (the Kindly Ones), were three women sent to avenge the souls of the dead, and bring about justice.
posted: 3/29/2003 9:51:40 PM
Deumus, Deumo - Demons from Collin de Plancy's Dictionnaire Infernal
Deumus/Deumo is the goddess of the Calicut in Malabar.
posted: 3/26/2003 2:35:49 PM
Decarabia - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Sixty-ninth Spirit is Decarabia. He appeareth in the Form of a Star in a Pentacle, at first.
posted: 3/26/2003 11:56:23 AM
Dantalion - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Seventy-first Spirit is Dantalion. He is a Duke Great and Mighty, appearing in the Form of a Man with many Countenances.
posted: 3/26/2003 11:52:35 AM
Daityas - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
In Hindu mythology, the Daityas are giant evil spirits who are known for their opposition to sacrifice to the gods.
posted: 3/26/2003 11:25:17 AM
Dagwanoenyent - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in the Americas
In Iroquois mythology, Dagwanoenyent was the daughter of the Wind who often took the form of a whirlwind.
posted: 3/26/2003 11:21:27 AM
Crocell - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Forty-ninth Spirit is Crocell, or Crokel. He appeareth in the Form of an Angel.
posted: 3/26/2003 11:17:44 AM
Cimejes - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Sixty sixth Spirit is Cimejes, or Cimeies, or
Kimaris.
posted: 3/26/2003 11:12:44 AM
Cerberus - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
Cerberus was the three-headed watchdog with a serpent body that guarded the entrance to Hades in Greek/Roman mythology.
posted: 3/26/2003 11:03:02 AM
Camio - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Once with the order of angels, and currently, high president of hell, Caym commands 30 legions.
posted: 3/26/2003 10:49:53 AM
Kali, Cali - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
Kali is the destructive aspect of the Goddess, Devi, in Hinduism.
posted: 3/26/2003 10:42:09 AM
Cacus - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
In Roman mythology, Cacus, the son of Vulcan, was a giant who lived in a cave on Mount Aventine.
posted: 3/26/2003 10:37:58 AM
Bune - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Twenty-sixth Spirit is Bune (or Bim). He is a Strong, Great and Mighty Duke.
posted: 3/26/2003 10:28:39 AM
Buer - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Buer is a president of hell and a demon of the second order who commands 50 legions.
posted: 3/26/2003 10:24:26 AM
Botis - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Seventeenth Spirit is Botis, a Great President, and an Earl.
posted: 3/26/2003 10:11:52 AM
Bifrons - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Forty-sixth Spirit is called Bifrons, or Bifrous, or Bifrovs.
posted: 3/26/2003 10:07:37 AM
Shiva Bhairava - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
Bhairava is the "terrible" aspect of Shiva.
posted: 3/26/2003 9:58:42 AM
Berith - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Berith is a great duke of hell governing 26 legions. He is called Bael, Berith by the Jews, and Bolfri by necromancers.
posted: 3/26/2003 9:52:55 AM
Ereshkigal - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
Ereshkigal, the ruler of the underworld, is the sister of Ishtar/Inanna.
posted: 3/26/2003 9:47:06 AM
Ishtar, Inanna - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Ishtar attempted to seduce Gilgamesh.
posted: 3/26/2003 9:42:38 AM
Ishtar, Inanna - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
One hymn praises Innana for her destructive capabilities as she prepares and then defeats the mountain, Ebih, who refused to honor her.
posted: 3/26/2003 9:37:58 AM
Ishtar, Inanna - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
Ishtar/Inanna is the sister of Ereshkigal, who rules the dead.
posted: 3/26/2003 9:30:30 AM
Belphegor - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
The name Belphegor is a corruption of the biblical name Baal-Peor, the god of the Moabites.
posted: 3/26/2003 9:25:00 AM
Belial - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Sixty-eighth Spirit is Belial. He is a Mighty and a Powerful King, and was created next after LUCIFER.
posted: 3/26/2003 9:19:34 AM
Belial - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
Belial (or Beliaal) is Hebrew for "without value." He is known as Beliar in Greek.
posted: 3/26/2003 9:09:24 AM
Beleth - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Thirteenth Spirit is called Beleth (or Bileth, or Bilet). He is a mighty King and terrible.
posted: 3/26/2003 12:49:10 AM
Leviathan - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
The Apocryphal "Book of Enoch" gives the following description of this monster's origins.
posted: 3/26/2003 12:41:22 AM
Behemoth - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
Behemoth, a spirit of the desert, possibly derives from the Egyptian for "water buffalo" or from the Egyptian deity, Taueret.
posted: 3/26/2003 12:31:26 AM
Beelzebub - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
Belzebuth (aka Belzebub, Beelzebuth), whose name means "lord of the flies" is prince of demons according to the Scriptures.
posted: 3/26/2003 12:28:35 AM
Beelzebub - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
According to the apocryphal Gospel of Nicodemus (5th century CE), after Christ's crucifixion, Satan/Beelzebub is depicted conversing with Hell about how he would now bring Christ down to Hades.
posted: 3/26/2003 12:20:27 AM
Beelzebub - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
Ba'al-zebub, also called Beelzebub or Beelzebul is known as the prince of demons. The name derives from the Canaanite 'Baal' meaning 'lord,' and he is known as the lord of the flies.
posted: 3/26/2003 12:08:35 AM
Bathin - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Bathin is a Mighty and Strong Duke, and appeareth like a Strong Man with the tail of a Serpent, sitting upon a Pale-Coloured Horse.
posted: 3/26/2003 12:05:03 AM
Barbatos - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Barbatos appears as a horned archer or hunter in the woods with four kings sounding horns before him.
posted: 3/25/2003 11:40:54 PM
Balam - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Balan, who commands 40 legions, is presented with a serpent's tail, eyes that shoot fire, and three heads: a bull, a man, and a ram.
posted: 3/25/2003 11:23:33 PM
Bael - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
According to the le Grand Grimoire, Bael is the head of the infernal powers.
posted: 3/25/2003 11:16:23 PM
Azazel - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
In the Apocalypse of Abraham, Azazel is portrayed as an unclean bird which came down upon the sacrifice which Abraham prepared.
posted: 3/25/2003 11:02:56 PM
Azazel - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
Azazel is the chief of the Se'irim, or goat-demons, who haunted the desert and to whom most primitive Semitic tribes offered sacrifices.
posted: 3/25/2003 10:50:49 PM
Astaroth - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Astaroth appears as an ugly angel riding a dragon and holding a viper in his left hand.
posted: 3/25/2003 10:42:44 PM
Astarte, Astaroth - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
Astaroth/Astarot is derived from Ashtoreth of 1 Kings 11:5 "the goddess of the Sidonians."
posted: 3/25/2003 10:37:10 PM
Asmodeus - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
Asmodeus, also known as Ashmadia, most likely originated from the Persian Aeshma-deva ("demon of wrath").
posted: 3/25/2003 10:25:45 PM
Asmoday - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Asmodee (also Chammadai or Sydonai) is the destroying demon and superintendent of the gaming houses.
posted: 3/25/2003 10:15:58 PM
Anzu - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
In Sumerian myth, Anzu was a large bird (eagle or vulture) who lived in the realm of the gods.
posted: 3/25/2003 10:11:48 PM
Andromalius - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Seventy-second Spirit in Order is named Andromalius. He is an Earl, Great and Mighty, appearing in the Form of a Man holding a Great Serpent in his Hand.
posted: 3/25/2003 10:07:05 PM
Andrealphus - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Sixty-fifth Spirit is Andrealphus. He is a Mighty Marquis, appearing at first in the form of a Peacock, with great Noises.
posted: 3/25/2003 10:02:34 PM
Andras - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Andras, who commands thirty legions, has the body of an angel and the head of an owl.
posted: 3/25/2003 9:02:21 PM
Amy - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Fifty-eighth Spirit is Amy, or Avnas. He is a Great President, and appeareth at first in the Form of a Flaming Fire.
posted: 3/25/2003 8:56:28 PM
Amon - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Amon, who commands forty legions, can appear in the form of a wolf with a serpent's tail and vomiting flames.
posted: 3/25/2003 8:45:24 PM
Amdusias, Amduscias - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Amduscias governs twenty-nine legions. His true form is as a unicorn, but appears as human form when summoned.
posted: 3/25/2003 8:32:16 PM
Alloces - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Alocer commands thirty-six legions. He dresses as a knight and rides a horse.
posted: 3/25/2003 8:19:12 PM
Alaster - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Europe
An alastor is a tormenting spirit or a Nemesis.
posted: 3/25/2003 8:09:51 PM
Aim - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
The Twenty-third Spirit is Aim. He is a Great Strong Duke. He appeareth in the form of a very handsome Man in body, but with three Heads.
posted: 3/25/2003 6:21:59 PM
Daevas - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
The Daevas were a class of demons in Zoroastrianism that chose to follow Angra Mainya.
posted: 3/25/2003 6:09:49 PM
Ahriman - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
In ancient Persian religion (Zoroastrianism), Ahriman (aka Arimanius or Angra Mainya) stood high in the ranks of the enemies who opposed Ahura Mazda (aka Ohrmazd or Oromasdes).
posted: 3/25/2003 6:05:32 PM
Agares - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton
Aguares, of the order of the virtues who governs thirty-one legions, appears riding a crocodile and carrying a sparrowhawk.
posted: 3/25/2003 5:53:14 PM
Adramelech - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
The name Adramelech (also Adrammalech) appears in the Old Testament only twice.
posted: 3/25/2003 5:42:21 PM
Abraxas - Demons, Demonology, and Evil of the Eastern and Asian Cultures
posted: 3/25/2003 4:59:31 PM
Eligos, Abigor - Goetia, the Lesser Key of Solomon the King, Lemegeton
The Fifteenth Spirit in Order is Eligos, a Great Duke, and appeareth in the form of a goodly Knight, carrying a Lance, an Ensign, and a Serpent.
posted: 3/25/2003 4:33:01 PM
Abaddon - Demons, Demonology, and Evil in Judaism and Christianity
From the Hebrew root meaning 'to destroy,' Abaddon was known as a 'place of destruction' synonymous with Sheol in Prov 15:11; 27:20 and Job 26:6.
