Caim is simply and merely a Gaelic rendering of biblical 'Cain', who appears in a variation of the fantastical pedigree of Dardanus that is spun out in Lebor Bretnach, the Middle Irish language recension of the compilation called Historia Brittonum (known in the 9th century version by Nennius). The Lebor Bretnach, greatly modifies the line, making emendations to earlier sources and tracing the line through Ham rather than Japheth with further spurious names: Goidelic is one of two major divisions of modern-day Celtic languages (the other being Brythonic). ... This Gutenberg Bible is displayed by the United States Library of Congress. ... In stories common to the Abrahamic religions, Cain or Káyin (קַיִן / קָיִן spear Standard Hebrew Qáyin, Tiberian Hebrew Qáyin / Qāyin; Arabic قايين Qāyīn in the Arabic Bible; قابيل Qābīl in Islam) is the eldest son of Adam and Eve, and the first man born in creation... Middle Irish is the name given by historical philologists to the form of the Irish language from the 10th to 16th centuries; it is therefore a contemporary of Middle English. ... The Historia Britonum, or The History of the Britons, is a historical work that was first written sometime shortly after AD 820, and exists in several recensions of varying difference. ... Nennius, or Nemnivus, is the name of two shadowy personages traditionally associated with the history of Wales. ...

Dardain m. Ioib m. Sadoirn m. Peil m. Palloir m. Zorastres m. Mesraim m. Caim

Of Cain, originator of murder, consigned to Hell by early Christian writers, much may be elaborated by willing imaginations deprived of access to libraries. In stories common to the Abrahamic religions, Cain or Káyin (קַיִן / קָיִן spear Standard Hebrew Qáyin, Tiberian Hebrew Qáyin / Qāyin; Arabic قايين Qāyīn in the Arabic Bible; قابيل Qābīl in Islam) is the eldest son of Adam and Eve, and the first man born in creation... For other uses, see Hell (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

In the predominantly Welsh speaking regions of Wales (Gwynedd, Dyfed and Ynys Mon), Cain, Caio, Caim and Cail are commonplace first names for males. These names are derivatives of an ancient Welsh name "Cai" which is recorded in a book of Welsh folklore known as the mabinogion.

In Demonology

In demonology, Caim appears in Ars Goetia , the first part of Lesser Key of Solomon as a Great President of Hell, ruling over thirty legions of demons. Much detail is offered: he is a good disputer, gives men the understanding of the voices of birds, bullocks, dogs, and other creatures, and of the noise of the waters too, and gives true answers concerning things to come. Demonology is the systematic study of demons or beliefs about demons. ... The Ars Goetia (Greek, probably: The Art of Witchcraft), often simply called the Goetia, is the first section of the 17th century grimoire Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis, or The Lesser Key of Solomon. ... The Lesser Key of Solomon or Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis (the Clavicula Salomonis, or Key of Solomon is an earlier book on the subject), is an anonymous 17th century grimoire, and one of the most popular books of demonology. ... For other uses, see Hell (disambiguation). ... “Fiend” redirects here. ... “Aves” redirects here. ... Bullock may refer to: bullock or ox, castrated male cattle Sandra Bullock, actress Alan Bullock, historian This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a domestic subspecies of the wolf, a mammal of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. ...

He is depicted in 19th and 20th century occultist illustrations as appearing in the form of the black bird called a thrush, but soon he changes his shape into a man that has a sharp sword in his hand. When answering questions he seems to stand on burning ashes or coals. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... For other uses of this term, see occult (disambiguation). ... Illustration by Jessie Willcox Smith. ... “Aves” redirects here. ... Genera 22 genera, see text The Thrushes, family Turdidae, are a group of passerine birds that occur mainly but not exclusively in the Old World. ... Swiss longsword, 15th or 16th century Look up Sword in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The hands (med. ... Coal Coal (IPA: ) is a fossil fuel formed in swamp ecosystems where plant remains were saved by water and mud from oxidization and biodegradation. ...

The title 'président' of Hell would suggest a parallel with the presiding officer of a college or convocation, the only pre-modern uses of the term. Other authors consider Caim a 'Prince' of Hell instead and depict him as a man wearing rich and elegant clothes, and the head and wings of a blackbird. Most of this article is about heads of state. ... For other uses, see Hell (disambiguation). ... Look up parallel in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... A Convocation (Latin calling together, translating the Greek ecclesia) is a group of people formally assembled for a special purpose. ... For other uses, see Hell (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Turdus merula Linnaeus, 1758 The Blackbird or Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) is a European member of the thrush family Turdidae. ...

Demonological directories give an etymology from a supposed Latin word 'Chamos', 'Chamus', said to be a name given to Baal Peor, and possibly corrupted from Hebrew 'Chium', an epithet given to several Assyrian and Babylonian gods. Epigraphy does not confirm this etymology. Not to be confused with Entomology, the study of insects. ... Latin is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in Latium, the region immediately surrounding Rome. ... In the Tanach Baal Peor (Hebrew בעל פעור Ba‘al Pə‘ r), in the Septuagint Beelpheg r, was a god associated with Mount Pe‘or in Moab whom many Israelites began to worship under the influence of Moabite women as told... “Hebrew” redirects here. ... An Assyrian winged bull, or lemmasu. ... Babylonia was an ancient state in Iraq), combining the territories of Sumer and Akkad. ... Look up deity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Epigraphy (Greek, επιγραφή - written upon) is the study of inscriptions engraved into stone or other permanent materials, or cast in metal, the science of classifying them as to cultural context and date, elucidating them and assessing what conclusions can be deduced from them. ... Not to be confused with Entomology, the study of insects. ...

In fiction

• Caim is the name of an outcast devil in the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game.

• Caim is the main protagonist of the video game Drakengard and makes an appearance in the games sequel, Drakengard 2.

Other spellings: Camio, Caym. In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, devils are lawful evil outsiders native to the Nine Hells of Baator. ... Dungeons & Dragons (abbreviated as D&D or DnD) is a fantasy role-playing game (RPG) currently published by Wizards of the Coast. ... A roleplaying game (RPG) is a type of game in which players assume the roles of characters and collaboratively create stories. ... Drakengard (Drag-On Dragoon in Japan) is a PlayStation 2 action game published in Japan by Square Enix on September 11, 2003 and in North America on March 5, 2004. ... Drakengard 2, or Drag-On Dragoon 2 in Japan, is an action based role playing game for the Playstation 2 system and is a direct sequel to the original Drakengard. ... Caym is a demon considered to be the chief of Hell in Germanic mythology, according to some authors; however, it is uncertain if this demon is pre- or post-Christian in origin, because he normally does not appear in common lists of mythological Germanic beings; it has also been suggested...

See also The Lesser Key of Solomon, Ars Goetia, 'Caym'. The Lesser Key of Solomon or Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis (the Clavicula Salomonis, or Key of Solomon is an earlier book on the subject), is an anonymous 17th century grimoire, and one of the most popular books of demonology. ... The Ars Goetia (Greek, probably: The Art of Witchcraft), often simply called the Goetia, is the first section of the 17th century grimoire Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis, or The Lesser Key of Solomon. ... Caym is a demon considered to be the chief of Hell in Germanic mythology, according to some authors; however, it is uncertain if this demon is pre- or post-Christian in origin, because he normally does not appear in common lists of mythological Germanic beings; it has also been suggested...

External links

• 'The Trojans and Gildas Quartus' traces the growth of some mythic genealogies.