Download high resolution version (514x689, 44 KB)The Temptation of St. Anthony by Martin Schöngauer c. 1480-90. Engraving. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Source: http://www.abcgallery.com/S/schongauer/schongauer12.html The two-dimensional work of art depicted in this image is in the public...

Download high resolution version (514x689, 44 KB)The Temptation of St. Anthony by Martin Schöngauer c. 1480-90. Engraving. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Source: http://www.abcgallery.com/S/schongauer/schongauer12.html The two-dimensional work of art depicted in this image is in the public...

The Temptation of Saint Anthony may be: Saints Anthony the Great (251-356) Anthony of Padua (also of Lisbon) (1195-1231) Place names United Kingdom: St. Anthony, Cornwall (near Falmouth) United States of America: Saint Anthony, Idaho Saint Anthony, Iowa Saint Anthony, Minnesota St. Anthony, Hennepin County, Minnesota St. Anthony, Stearns County, Minnesota... St. Anthony by Martin Schöngauer

There have been many attempts throughout the history of For other uses of the term Christian, see Christian (disambiguation). Christianity is an Abrahamic religion based on the life, teachings, death by crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth as described in the New Testament. Although Christians are monotheistic, the one God is thought, by most Christians, to exist in... Christianity to classify The demon Satan In folklore, mythology, and religion, a demon is a supernatural being that is generally described as an evil spirit, but is also depicted to be good in some instances. The Greek word daemon, δαίμων, appears in the works of Plato and many... demons into categories. These systems of classification of demons are a part of Christian demonology is the study of the demons from a Christian point of view. It is primarily based on the Bible (Old Testament and mainly New Testament), the exegesis of these scriptures, the scriptures of some Christian philosophers and hermits, tradition, and legends incorporated from other beliefs. First it has... Christian demonology. Classification systems are based on the nature of the demon, the This page is about sin in the context of religion. For other meanings, see Sin (disambiguation) Sin has always been a term most usually used in a religious context, and today describes any lack of conformity to the will of God; especially, any willful disregard for the norms revealed by... sin with which they tempt humans, the month in which their power was strongest, the General definition of saint In general, the term Saint refers to someone who is exceptionally virtuous and holy. It can be applied to both the living and the dead and is an acceptable term in most of the worlds popular religions. The Saint is held up by the community... saints that were their adversaries, or other characteristics.

Classification by domain

It can be noted that according to each author listed below, the domain of each demon is very different (with the exception of Francesco Maria Guazzo, aka Guaccio, aka Guaccius (15??-16??) was an Italian priest in Milan. He wrote a book, the Compendium Maleficarum (Compendium of the Witches), in which he cited numerous experts on the subject, among them Nicholas Remy. He described the eleven formulae or ceremonies previous to the vow... Francesco Maria Guazzo, who seem to have copied Michael Constantine Psellus (Greek: Psellos) the younger, born in 1018 (probably at Nicomedia; according to some, at Constantinople) of a consular and patrician family, was a philosopher. He studied at Athens and Constantinople, where he became intimate with John Xiphilinus. Under Constantine Monomachus (1042 - 1055) he became one of the... Michael Psellus with little difference.) It can also be seen that each author chooses his demons in a random form.

The Testament of Solomon

Main article: The Testament of Solomon is an Old Testament pseudepigraphical work, purportedly written by King Solomon, in which Solomon mostly describes particular demons whom he enslaved to help build the temple, the questions he put to them about their deeds and how they could be thwarted, and their answers, which provide... Testament of Solomon

The Testament of Solomon is an The Old Testament or the Hebrew Scriptures constitutes the first major part of the Christian Bible, usually divided into the categories law, history, poetry (or wisdom books) and prophecy. All of these books were written before the birth of Jesus. Canon of the Old Testament Main article: Biblical canon The... Old Testament Pseudepigrapha (from the Greek words pseudos = lie and epigrapho = write) is a text or a number of texts whose claimed authorship or authenticity is incorrect. In some cases, especially for books belonging to a canon, the question of whether a text is pseudepigraphical can be a matter of heavy dispute... pseudepigraphical work, purportedly written by King Solomon or Shlomo (Hebrew: שְׁלֹמֹה; Standard Hebrew: Šəlomo; Tiberian Hebrew: Šəlōmōh, meaning peace) in the Tanakh (Old Testament), is the third king of Israel (including Judah), builder of the temple in Jerusalem, renowned for his... Solomon, in which Solomon mostly describes particular The demon Satan In folklore, mythology, and religion, a demon is a supernatural being that is generally described as an evil spirit, but is also depicted to be good in some instances. The Greek word daemon, δαίμων, appears in the works of Plato and many... demons whom he enslaved to help build the temple, the questions he put to them about their deeds and how they could be thwarted, and their answers, which provide a kind of self-help manual against demonic activity. The author is obviously a This article is about the religious people known as Christians. For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). The term Christian means belonging to Christ and is derived from the Greek noun Χριστός Khristós which means anointed one, which is itself a translation of... Christian. The date is very dubious, perhaps (1st century BC - 1st century - 2nd century - other centuries) The 1st century was that century which lasted from 1 to 99. Events Beginning of Christianity Spread of the Roman Empire Masoretes adds vowel pointings to the text of the Tanakh Pompeii and Herculaneum destroyed by eruption of Mount Vesuvius in... 1st century to (2nd century - 3rd century - 4th century - other centuries) Events The Sassanid dynasty of Persia launches a war to reconquer lost lands in the Roman east. (230 - 232 AD). Crisis of the Third Century shakes Roman Empire Emperor Valerian I is taken captive by the Persian King of Kings Shapur I... 3rd century, certainly the oldest work surviving particular concerned with individual demons.

Psellus' classification of demons

This is a classification of demons prepared by Michael Constantine Psellus (Greek: Psellos) the younger, born in 1018 (probably at Nicomedia; according to some, at Constantinople) of a consular and patrician family, was a philosopher. He studied at Athens and Constantinople, where he became intimate with John Xiphilinus. Under Constantine Monomachus (1042 - 1055) he became one of the... Michael Psellus in the 11th century and that undoubtedly was an inspiration for the one Francesco Maria Guazzo, aka Guaccio, aka Guaccius (15??-16??) was an Italian priest in Milan. He wrote a book, the Compendium Maleficarum (Compendium of the Witches), in which he cited numerous experts on the subject, among them Nicholas Remy. He described the eleven formulae or ceremonies previous to the vow... Francesco Maria Guazzo prepared later.

• Demons of air, which cause atmospheric phenomena
• Demons of earth that try to tempt people
• Demons of water that destroy aquatic life, and cause wrecks and death of people in the sea
• Demons of the underground, which cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
• Demons of night, which avoid daylight and are invisible to people
• Demons of fire, which dwell far from us.

Spina's classification of demons

Alfonso de Spina, in Events October 29 - Battle of Brusthem: Charles the Bold defeats Liege Beginning of the Sengoku Period in Japan. Circa this year, polyalphabetic cipher invented by Leone Battista Alberti. Regent of Sweden Erik Axelsson Tott supports the re-election of deposed Charles VIII of Sweden to the throne. Births Deaths June... 1467, prepared a classification of demons based on several criteria:

• Demons of Destiny concerns the fixed natural order of the universe. It is the invincible necessity to which even the gods must accede, as the Sibyl of Delphi confessed. Destiny is fate, personified in Greek culture by the three Moirae (called the Parcae by the Romans), with a Nordic counterpart in the... fate
• A goblin is an evil or mischievous creature of folklore, often described as a grotesquely disfigured, elf-like phantom. According to some traditions, their name comes from Gob or Ghob, the king of the gnomes, whose inferiors were obviously called Ghob-lings. However, according to The Concise Oxford Dictionary of... Goblins
• Incubus (band) named themselves after this. In medieval legend, an incubus (plural incubi; from Latin incubare, to lie upon) is a demon in male form supposed to lie upon sleepers, especially on women in order to have sexual intercourse with them. A female version was called a succubus. There are... Incubi and Categories: Mythology stubs | Demons | Dungeons & Dragons creatures ... succubae
• Wandering herds or armies of demons
• In witchcraft, a familiar spirit, commonly called familiar (from Middle English familiar, related to family) is a spirit who obeys a witch, conjurer, etc., and serves and helps that person. Familiars often perform domestic duties and help in farming, but also aid the person in bewitching people. These spirits are... Familiars
• Drudes
• Demons that are born from the union of a demon with a human being.
• Liar and mischievous demons
• Demons that attack the saints
• Demons that try to induce old women to attend In Christian folk lore the Sabbath (or witch Sabbath to some people) is the name given to gatherings supposed to have been celebrated by Satanists, witches and warlocks to honour the Devil, offend God, Jesus, the sacraments, the cross, and perform unholy rites. The Sabbath in History Although allusions to... Sabbaths

This classification is somewhat capricious and it is difficult to find a criterion for it. It seems that Spina was inspired by several legends and stories. The drudes belong to German folklore. Familiars, goblins, and other mischievous demons belong to the folklore of most European countries.

The belief in incubi and succubae (and their ability to procreate) seem to have inspired the sixth category, but it could also have been inspired in the Talmudic legend of demons having sexual intercourse with mortal women (see also Mastema, Hebrew משטמה (maśṭēmâ), translated as hatred/hostility/enmity/persecution. From Hosea 9.7-8: 7 The days of punishment are coming, the days of reckoning are at hand. Let Israel know this. Because your sins are so many and your hostility... Mastema).

The visions of tempting demons that some early (and not too early) saints had, perhaps inspired the ninth category (i.e. the visions of Saint Anthony the Great, Father of all Monks Saint Anthony the Great (251 - 356), Christian saint, also known as Saint Anthony of Egypt, Saint Anthony of the Desert, Saint Anthony the Anchorite, and The Father of All Monks was a leader among the Desert Fathers, who were Christian monks in... Anthony the Great).

The idea of old women attending Sabbaths was common during the European For the historical era, see Middle Ages. Middle age consists of the ages around, or older than, the middle of the average lifespan of human beings. In developed societies, people are generally considered to be middle aged between the ages of about 40-60. In many societies this is often... Middle Age and By Region: Italian Renaissance Northern Renaissance -French Renaissance -German Renaissance -English Renaissance The Renaissance was a great cultural movement which brought about a period of scientific revolution and artistic transformation, at the dawn of modern European history. It marks the transitional period between the end of the Middle Ages and... Renaissance, and Spina mentioned it before the The Malleus Maleficarum (The Hammer of Witches or the Hexenhammer) is considered by many to be the classic Roman Catholic text on witchcraft, although it was in fact condemned by the Inquisition in 1490, and never officially used by the Catholic Church. First published in 1487, the book is notorious... Malleus Maleficarum as it is possible to see.

Binsfeld's classification of demons

Binsfeld's classification of demons was prepared in Events Rebellion of the Catholic League against King Henry III of France, in revenge for his murder of Duke Henry of Guise. They proclaim the deposition of the King, and acclaim the imprisoned Cardinal de Bourbon as the rightful King of France, calling him Charles X. The King makes peace... 1589 by Peter Binsfeld (c. 1545 - 1598 or 1603) was a Suffragan Bishop of Trier and a witch hunter who wrote the treatise De confessionibus maleficorum et sagarum, The Confession of Warlocks and Witches, translated into several languages (Trier, 1589). This work discussed the confessions of alleged witches, and claimed that even... Peter Binsfeld. His demon classification based on the The seven deadly sins, also known as the capital vices or cardinal sins, suggest a classification of vices and were enumerated in their present form by Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century. The Catechism of the Catholic Church mentions them as capital sins which Christian experience has distinguished, following St... seven deadly sins, establishing that each one of the mentioned demons tempted people by means of one of those This page is about sin in the context of religion. For other meanings, see Sin (disambiguation) Sin has always been a term most usually used in a religious context, and today describes any lack of conformity to the will of God; especially, any willful disregard for the norms revealed by... sins.

• This article is about Lucifer the star or fallen angel; for other meanings, see Lucifer (disambiguation). Lucifer is a Latin word derived from two words, lux (light; genitive lucis) and ferre (to bear, to bring), meaning light-bearer. Lucifer does not appear in Greek or Roman mythology; it is used... Lucifer: arrogance
• Mammon, a word of Aramaic origin, means riches, but has an unclear etymology; scholars have suggested connections with a word meaning entrusted, or with the Hebrew word matmon, meaning treasure. It is also used in Hebrew as a word for money - ממון. The Greek word for Mammon... Mammon: avarice
• Although Asmodai is mostly known thanks to the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit, he is also mentioned in some Talmudic legends and in demonology. But he comes from the Mazdian (Zoroastrian) religion. He was incorporated to Judaism and Christianity because of the influence the Persians had on the Jews, principally during... Asmodai: lust
• Alternate meaning: Satan is also the name of a genus of catfish. See: Satan eurystomus. Satan (שָׂטָן Standard Hebrew Satan, Tiberian Hebrew Śāṭān; Aramaic שִׂטְנָא Śiṭnâ: both words mean Adversary; accuser... Satan: wrath
• Beelzebub (more accurately Ba‘al Zebûb or Ba‘al Zəbûb), appears as the name of a god worshipped in the Philistine city of Ekron. It is later the name of a demon/devil, often interchanged with Beelzebul. Either form may appear as an alternate... Beelzebub: gluttony
• This page is about the biblical creature; for other uses, see Leviathan (disambiguation). The Destruction of Leviathan, an engraving made in 1865 by Gustave Doré. The engraving depicts God slaying the legendary Leviathan, a sea monster. Doré was inspired by Isaiah 27:1: In that day, the Lord will punish... Leviathan: jealousy
• In demonology, Belphegor (or Beelphegor) is a demon who helps people to make discoveries. He seduces people by suggesting to them ingenious inventions that will make them rich. According to some 16th century demonologists his power is stronger in April. Bishop and witch-hunter Peter Binsfeld believed that Belphegor tempts... Belphegor: laziness

Guazzo's classification of demons

Francesco Maria Guazzo, aka Guaccio, aka Guaccius (15??-16??) was an Italian priest in Milan. He wrote a book, the Compendium Maleficarum (Compendium of the Witches), in which he cited numerous experts on the subject, among them Nicholas Remy. He described the eleven formulae or ceremonies previous to the vow... Francesco Maria Guazzo prepared this classification of demons based on a previous work by Michael Constantine Psellus (Greek: Psellos) the younger, born in 1018 (probably at Nicomedia; according to some, at Constantinople) of a consular and patrician family, was a philosopher. He studied at Athens and Constantinople, where he became intimate with John Xiphilinus. Under Constantine Monomachus (1042 - 1055) he became one of the... Michael Psellus. It was published in his book Compendium Maleficarum in 1608.

• Demons of the superior layers of the air, which never establish a relationship with people.
• Demons of the inferior layers of the air, which are responsible for storms.
• Demons of earth, which dwell in fields, caves and forests.
• Demons of water, which are female demons, and destroy aquatic animals.
• Demons of the underground part of the earth, responsible of keeping hidden treasures, causing earthquakes, and causing the crumbling of houses.
• Demons of the night, which are black and evil. These demons avoid daylight.

Michaelis' classification of demons

In Events January - Galileo observes Neptune, but mistakes it for a star and so is not credited with its discovery. February 7 - An Assembly of the Russian Empire elects Mikhail Romanov to be Tsar of Russia, and establishes the Romanov Dynasty. June 29 - Fire destroys Londons Globe Theatre Francesco Andreini... 1613 Sebastian Michaelis wrote a book, in which included a classification of demons as it was told to him by the demon In demonology Berith is a Great Duke of Hell, powerful and terrible, and has twenty_six legions of demons under his command. He tells things of the past, present and future with true answers; he can also turn all metals into gold, give dignities to men and confirm them. He speaks... Berith when he was exorcising a nun (according to the author). This classification is based in hierarchies, the sins by means of which the temptation is made, and includes the demons' adversaries (these adversaries are who allegedly suffered that temptation without falling).

Note that many demons' names are exclusively French or unknown in other catalogues. St. John and St. John the Evangelist are the same but were written as if they were different persons (or did he consider St. John as John the Baptist?), and other saints are cited only by their name without making clear, i.e., which Francis is (of Assisi?). There is no allusion to any ruler over these hierarchies. Alternate meaning: Satan is also the name of a genus of catfish. See: Satan eurystomus. Satan (שָׂטָן Standard Hebrew Satan, Tiberian Hebrew Śāṭān; Aramaic שִׂטְנָא Śiṭnâ: both words mean Adversary; accuser... Satan and This article is about Lucifer the star or fallen angel; for other meanings, see Lucifer (disambiguation). Lucifer is a Latin word derived from two words, lux (light; genitive lucis) and ferre (to bear, to bring), meaning light-bearer. Lucifer does not appear in Greek or Roman mythology; it is used... Lucifer are not mentioned.

First Hierarchy

• Beelzebub (more accurately Ba‘al Zebûb or Ba‘al Zəbûb), appears as the name of a god worshipped in the Philistine city of Ekron. It is later the name of a demon/devil, often interchanged with Beelzebul. Either form may appear as an alternate... Beelzebub: arrogance; adversary, St. Francis
• This page is about the biblical creature; for other uses, see Leviathan (disambiguation). The Destruction of Leviathan, an engraving made in 1865 by Gustave Doré. The engraving depicts God slaying the legendary Leviathan, a sea monster. Doré was inspired by Isaiah 27:1: In that day, the Lord will punish... Leviathan: attacks Christian religious beliefs; adversary, St. Peter
• Although Asmodai is mostly known thanks to the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit, he is also mentioned in some Talmudic legends and in demonology. But he comes from the Mazdian (Zoroastrian) religion. He was incorporated to Judaism and Christianity because of the influence the Persians had on the Jews, principally during... Asmodai: lust; adversary: St. John
• In demonology Berith is a Great Duke of Hell, powerful and terrible, and has twenty_six legions of demons under his command. He tells things of the past, present and future with true answers; he can also turn all metals into gold, give dignities to men and confirm them. He speaks... Berith: murdering and blasphemy; adversary, St. Barnabas
• According to some authors on demonology, Astaroth is a king of Hell, being Lucifer the Emperor and Satan a seducer of women; his main assistants are three demons called Aamon, Pruslas and Barbatos. In art, in the Dictionnaire Infernal, Astaroth is depicted as a nude man with dragon-like wings... Astaroth: laziness and vanity; adversary, St. Bartholomew
• Verrin: impatience; adversary, St. Dominic
• Gresil: impurity, uncleanness and nastiness; adversary, St. Bernard
• Sonnilon: hate; adversary, St. Stephen.

Second Hierarchy

• Karo (demon): unpitying; adversary, St. Vincent
• Camal: lust; adversary, St. John the Evangelist
• Oeillet: richness; adversary, St. Martin
• Rosier Rosier was a fallen angel, specifically a Dominion of the Second Sphere (see also Fallen Angels). He is the patron demon of tainted love and seduction. ... Rosier: sensuality; adversary, St. Basil
• Soufflet: disobedience; adversary, St. Bernard

Third Hierarchy

• Belial in Judaism In Judaism Belial has been identified with Satan. He is considered the father of idolatrous nations under the name of Belhor, and the uncircumcised Heathens are considered the sons of Belial (Jubilees). He also is the evilest being from whom emanate the seven spirits of seduction that... Belial: arrogance; adversary, St. Francis of Paula
• In the French epic The Song of Roland, Olivier was the title characters closest friend, advisor, and confidant. Whereas Roland was portrayed as recklessly courageous, Olivier was said to exhibit poise and wisdom in combat. In the legend, Olivier was fatally impaled from behind by the lance of Algalif... Olivier: fierceness, greediness and envy; adversary, St. Lawrence
• Jouvart: sexuality; adversary, not cited.
• Mudada: lewd behavior; adversary, Muhammad is a common male name for Muslims. For other prominent Muhammads, see Muhammad (disambiguation) Muhammad  listen? ( Arabic محمد, also transliterated Mohammad, Mohammed, Muhammed, and formerly Mahomet, following the Latin) is revered by Muslims as the final prophet of God. According to his traditional Muslim biographies... Muhammad

Barrett's classification of demons

Francis Barrett was a 17th Century Englishman who claimed to be a student of chemistry, metaphysics and natural occult philosophy. His best known work was The Magus which purported to be a handbook on the occult and magic and may have influenced famous novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton and author Eliphas... Francis Barrett, in his book The magus ( Events January 1 - Legislative union of Ireland completed under the Act of Union 1800, bringing about the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. January 1 - Giuseppe Piazzi discovers the first (and largest) asteroid Ceres. January 20 - John Marshall is appointed Chief Justice of the United States. February 3 - William... 1801), offered this classification of The demon Satan In folklore, mythology, and religion, a demon is a supernatural being that is generally described as an evil spirit, but is also depicted to be good in some instances. The Greek word daemon, δαίμων, appears in the works of Plato and many... demons, making them princes of some Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. Start the EVIL article If you have created this page in the past few minutes and it has not yet appeared, it may not be visible due to a delay in updating the database. Please wait and check again... evil attitude, person or thing:

• Mammon, a word of Aramaic origin, means riches, but has an unclear etymology; scholars have suggested connections with a word meaning entrusted, or with the Hebrew word matmon, meaning treasure. It is also used in Hebrew as a word for money - ממון. The Greek word for Mammon... Mammon: seducers
• Although Asmodai is mostly known thanks to the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit, he is also mentioned in some Talmudic legends and in demonology. But he comes from the Mazdian (Zoroastrian) religion. He was incorporated to Judaism and Christianity because of the influence the Persians had on the Jews, principally during... Asmodai: vile revenges
• Alternate meaning: Satan is also the name of a genus of catfish. See: Satan eurystomus. Satan (שָׂטָן Standard Hebrew Satan, Tiberian Hebrew Śāṭān; Aramaic שִׂטְנָא Śiṭnâ: both words mean Adversary; accuser... Satan: witches and warlocks
• In demonology, and according to Francis Barrett, Pithius is a demon with the rank of prince of the liar spirits and demons. He is depicted as a serpent, and perhaps his name was a corruption of the word pythoness an ancient Greek female diviner, inspired by some deity. Other spellings... Pithius: liars and liar spirits
• Belial in Judaism In Judaism Belial has been identified with Satan. He is considered the father of idolatrous nations under the name of Belhor, and the uncircumcised Heathens are considered the sons of Belial (Jubilees). He also is the evilest being from whom emanate the seven spirits of seduction that... Belial: fraud and injustice
• In demonology, and according to Francis Barrett, Merihem is considered the prince of the spirits or demons of pestilence, and responsible for all plagues and diseases. In ancient times these disgraces were attributed to demons. Other spelling: Merihim. See also Barretts classification of demons Categories: Stub ... Merihem: pestilences and spirits that cause pestilences
• For other uses, see Abaddon (disambiguation). Abaddon is a Biblical Hebrew word meaning destruction. In poetry it comes to mean place of destruction, and so the underworld or Sheol (cf. Job xxvi. 6; Prov. xv. 11). In Rev. ix. 11 Abaddon ((Abaddon) is used of Hell personified, the prince of... Abaddon: war, evil against good
• According to some authors on demonology, Astaroth is a king of Hell, being Lucifer the Emperor and Satan a seducer of women; his main assistants are three demons called Aamon, Pruslas and Barbatos. In art, in the Dictionnaire Infernal, Astaroth is depicted as a nude man with dragon-like wings... Astaroth: inquisitors and accusers

Classification by month

During the 16th century it was believed that each demon had more strength to accomplish his mission during a special month of the year. In this way, he and his assistants' powers would work better during that month.

• Belial in Judaism In Judaism Belial has been identified with Satan. He is considered the father of idolatrous nations under the name of Belhor, and the uncircumcised Heathens are considered the sons of Belial (Jubilees). He also is the evilest being from whom emanate the seven spirits of seduction that... Belial in January
• This page is about the biblical creature; for other uses, see Leviathan (disambiguation). The Destruction of Leviathan, an engraving made in 1865 by Gustave Doré. The engraving depicts God slaying the legendary Leviathan, a sea monster. Doré was inspired by Isaiah 27:1: In that day, the Lord will punish... Leviathan in February
• Alternate meaning: Satan is also the name of a genus of catfish. See: Satan eurystomus. Satan (שָׂטָן Standard Hebrew Satan, Tiberian Hebrew Śāṭān; Aramaic שִׂטְנָא Śiṭnâ: both words mean Adversary; accuser... Satan in March
• In demonology, Belphegor (or Beelphegor) is a demon who helps people to make discoveries. He seduces people by suggesting to them ingenious inventions that will make them rich. According to some 16th century demonologists his power is stronger in April. Bishop and witch-hunter Peter Binsfeld believed that Belphegor tempts... Belphegor in April
• This article is about Lucifer the star or fallen angel; for other meanings, see Lucifer (disambiguation). Lucifer is a Latin word derived from two words, lux (light; genitive lucis) and ferre (to bear, to bring), meaning light-bearer. Lucifer does not appear in Greek or Roman mythology; it is used... Lucifer in May
• In demonology Berith is a Great Duke of Hell, powerful and terrible, and has twenty_six legions of demons under his command. He tells things of the past, present and future with true answers; he can also turn all metals into gold, give dignities to men and confirm them. He speaks... Berith in June
• Beelzebub (more accurately Ba‘al Zebûb or Ba‘al Zəbûb), appears as the name of a god worshipped in the Philistine city of Ekron. It is later the name of a demon/devil, often interchanged with Beelzebul. Either form may appear as an alternate... Beelzebub in July
• According to some authors on demonology, Astaroth is a king of Hell, being Lucifer the Emperor and Satan a seducer of women; his main assistants are three demons called Aamon, Pruslas and Barbatos. In art, in the Dictionnaire Infernal, Astaroth is depicted as a nude man with dragon-like wings... Astaroth in August
• In demonology Thammuz is a demon of low category, considered inventor of the Inquisition, fire guns, artillery, and the one that stimulates men to torture other people. Some treatises on demonology say that he is the ambassador of Hell to Spain. According to some demonologists of the 16th century his... Thammuz in September
• Baal (בַּעַל / בָּעַל, Standard Hebrew Báʿal, Tiberian Hebrew Báʿal / Báʿal) is a northwest Semitic word signifying The Lord, master, owner (male), husband cognate with Akkadian Bēl of the same... Baal in October
• Although Asmodai is mostly known thanks to the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit, he is also mentioned in some Talmudic legends and in demonology. But he comes from the Mazdian (Zoroastrian) religion. He was incorporated to Judaism and Christianity because of the influence the Persians had on the Jews, principally during... Asmodai in November
• Moloch or Molech or Molekh representing Hebrew מלך mlk is either the name of a god or the name of a particular kind of sacrifice associated historically with Phoenician and related cultures in north Africa and the Levant. Forms and grammar The Hebrew letters מלך (mlk... Moloch in December

The classification of demons by month seems to have An astrological chart (or horoscope) - Y2K Chart — This particular chart is calculated for January 1, 2000 at 12:01:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time in New York City, New York, USA. (Longitude: 074W0023 - Latitude: 40N4251) Astrology (from Greek: αστρολογ... astrological implications more than religious ones.

Classification by office

There were also classifications by office, like those written in several This article is on medieval books of magic; for information on the term grimoire as used in the Source Mage GNU/Linux operating system, see the Source Mage article. This design for an amulet comes from the Black Pullet grimoire. Embroider it upon black satin, and say Nades, Suradis, Maniner... grimoires.

Le Dragon Rouge

Written in Events January 9 - Adrian Dedens becomes Pope Adrian VI. February 26 - Execution by hanging of Cuauhtémoc, Aztec ruler of Tenochtitlan under orders of conquistador Hernán Cortés. April 22 - Battle of Bicocca - French and Swiss forces under Odet de Lautrec are defeated by the Spanish in their attempt... 1522. (More info is needed here.)

Pseudomonarchia Daemonum

Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, by Johann Weyer, aka Wierus, Wier (1515—1588) was a German physician, occultist and demonologist, disciple and follower of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa. He wrote the books De Praestigiis Daemonum (1563) and twenty years later Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1583) as an appendix to the first. Weyer criticised the Malleus Maleficarum and the... Johann Weyer, is a This article is on medieval books of magic; for information on the term grimoire as used in the Source Mage GNU/Linux operating system, see the Source Mage article. This design for an amulet comes from the Black Pullet grimoire. Embroider it upon black satin, and say Nades, Suradis, Maniner... grimoire that contains a list of demons and the appropriate hours and rituals to conjure them in the name of God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost (simpler than those cited by The Lesser Key of Solomon below).

This book was written around Events August 5 - Sir Humphrey Gilbert establishes first English colony in North America, at what is now St Johns, Newfoundland. Toyotomi Hideyoshi commences construction of Osaka Castle in Japan. King James VI of Scotland signs a charter creating the Tounis College - what is now the Indias independence against... 1583, and lists sixty-eight demons. The demons In demonology Vassago is a mighty Prince of Hell, ruling over twenty-six legions of demons. He tells about happenings past and future, discovers hidden and lost things, and has a good nature. See also The Lesser Key of Solomon, Ars Goetia. ... Vassago, This entry incorporates text from Eastons Bible Dictionary, 1897, with some modernisation. Seir - שֵׂעִיר Rough; hairy, Standard Hebrew Seʿir, Tiberian Hebrew Śēʿîr (1.) A Horite; one of the dukes of Edom (Gen. 36:20-30). After whom a... Seir, In demonology Dantalion is a powerful Great Duke of Hell, and has thirty-six legions of demons under his command. He teaches all arts and sciences, and also declares the secret counsel of anyone, being that he knows the thoughts of all people and can change them at his will... Dantalion and In demonology Andromalius is a mighty Great Earl of Hell, having thirty-six legions of demons at his service. He can bring back both a thief and the stolen goods, punishes all thieves and other wicked people, and discovers hidden treasures, all evilness, and all dishonest dealing. Andromalius is depicted... Andromalius are not listed in this book. Pseudomonarchia Daemonum does not attribute seals to the demons. Weyer said to have been inspired by another grimoire also attributed to Solomon or Shlomo (Hebrew: שְׁלֹמֹה; Standard Hebrew: Šəlomo; Tiberian Hebrew: Šəlōmōh, meaning peace) in the Tanakh (Old Testament), is the third king of Israel (including Judah), builder of the temple in Jerusalem, renowned for his... King Solomon.

The Lesser Key of Solomon

Main article: 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. It has also long been widely known as the Lemegeton, although that... The Lesser Key of Solomon

The Lesser Key of Solomon or Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis is an anonymous (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. During this period, the power of England and the United Provinces increased; while that of Spain and Portugal declined. Similarly, the power... 17th century grimoire, and one of the most popular books of Demonology is the systematic study of demons. To the extent that it refers to theology elaborating the meaning of sacred texts, demonology is an orthodox branch of theology. The most extensive statement of western Christian demonology is the Malleus Maleficarum of Jacob Sprenger and Heinrich Kramer, which attempted to prove... demonology. The Lesser Key of Solomon contains detailed descriptions of The term spirit has several different uses in different fields. Religion and spirituality In the fields of religion and spirituality, the term spirit may mean: An ultimate, unified, non-dual awareness or force of life combining or transcending all individual souls or individual units of consciousness; the term spirit has... spirits and the A conjuration (from Latin conjuratio, conjurare, to swear together) can have different acceptations: An invocation or evocation (the latter in the sense of obligating by vow). An exorcism (see). An act of illusionism (see). As an invocation (not always these words are synonyms) a conjuration is the act of summoning... conjurations needed to invoke and oblige them to do the will of the conjurer (referred to as the "exorcist"). It details the protective signs and rituals to be performed, the actions necessary to prevent the spirits from gaining control, the preparations prior to the An invocation is: A supplication. A prayer (see also). A commandment. A conjuration (see). As a supplication or prayer it implies to call upon (a god or goddess, a person, etc.). When a person calls upon a god or goddess to ask for something (protection, a favour, his/her spiritual... invocations, and instructions on how to make the necessary instruments for the execution of these A ritual is a formalised, predetermined set of symbolic actions generally performed in a particular environment at a regular, recurring interval. The set of actions that comprise a ritual often include, but are not limited to, such things as recitation, singing, group processions, repetitive dance, manipulation of sacred objects, etc... rituals.

The author of The Lesser Key of Solomon copied Pseudomonarchia Daemonum almost literally, but added demons' descriptions, their Some books on demonology, like Arbatel de Magia Verum and The Lesser Key of Solomon (or Lemegeton) assert that all demons has his/her own signature collectively called seal of the demons, and that sign the acts of diabolical pacts with them. These seals (not seals indeed, they are handwritten... seals and details.

See also

• In early Christian theology, Satan or the Devil was seen as chief of all other demons. But soon this changed and Hell was divided in several hierarchies. This was presumably due to the division of angels in hierarchies or choirs taken from Judaism (see angelology), and as demons were angels... Hierarchy of the demons
• The names of many demons have several spellings. If you do not find what you are looking for on this page try the search engine. If the demon is listed here under another name it will show you the title of the article which text matches. Just type the word... List of specific demons and types of demons
• According to Christian theology all Pagan deities are demons. So, when we speak on the names of the demons, we have to consider that there were incorporated to Christian demonology Jewish demons, Pagan deities, folkloric supernatural beings, and sometimes imaginary names given by people interrogated under torture during the witch... Names of the demons