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The list of demons in fiction includes those from literary fiction with theological aspirations, such as Dante's Inferno. Because numerous lists of legendary creatures concern mythology, folklore, and folk fairy tales, much overlap may be expected. Key. Each entry names a demon and gives a source in parentheses. Sources named
The Book of Abramelin, possibly written in the 14th or 15th century, lists four princes of the demons: Lucifer, Leviathan, Satan and Belial. There are also eight sub-princes: Astaroth, Magoth, Asmodee, Beelzebub, Oriens, Paimon, Ariton ( Egin) and Amaymon. Under the rule of these there are many lesser demons.
The following are lists of demons : List of theological demons, in religions that consider them to be demons, and in some cases also consider them deities. List of spirits appearing in grimoires (mentions demons several times) List of demons in the Ars Goetia, the first book in the 17th century grimoire The Lesser Key of Solomon. List of demons ...
Demonology is the study of demons within religious belief and myth. Depending on context, it can refer to studies within theology, religious doctrine, or occultism. In many faiths, it concerns the study of a hierarchy of demons. Demons may be nonhuman, separable souls, or discarnate spirits which have never inhabited a body.
The Seal of Belial according to the Ars Goetia. According to the Grand Grimoire, Baal (or Bael) is the head of the infernal powers. He is also the first demon listed in Wierus' Pseudomonarchia daemonum. According to Wierus, Bael is a King with estates in the east. He has three heads: a toad, a man, and a cat.
Witch's mark. Witching hour. The world, the flesh, and the devil. Categories: Demons in religion. Christian legendary creatures. Hidden category: Commons category link from Wikidata.
The following is a list of attributed sigils or pentacles of demons.In demonology, sigils are pictorial signatures attributed to demons, angels, or other beings.In the ceremonial magic of the Middle Ages, sigils were used in the summoning of these beings and were the pictorial equivalent to their true name.
Christian demonology. Christian demonology is the study of demons from a Christian point of view. It is primarily based on the Bible ( Old and New Testaments ), the interpretation of these scriptures, the writings of early Christianity philosophers, hermits, and the associated traditions and legends incorporated from other beliefs.