A dictionary in case you go to hell. You need to know who to call. It will be useful to many in the future. The actual names of the monsters:

Abaddon (Avadon, Apollyon) is a demon destroyer.
Abduscius is a demon who uproots trees.
Abigor is a demon horseman, a skilled warrior.
Adramalech is a demon advisor in charge of Satan's wardrobe.
Agaliarept is a demon who can solve any riddles.
Agvares is a demon, Duke of Hell, organizer of dances.
Azazel is a demon, the standard bearer of the troops of hell.
Azi Dahaka - who knows all the sins of the world.
Alastor is a demon herald.
Amduscias - demon musician, Duke of Hell.
Andras - demon, marquis.
Asmodeus is the demon of lust and family troubles.
Astaroth - Grand Duke, keeper of the treasures of hell.
Acheron is a hellish monster with flaming eyes.
Barbatos is a demon, a duke who can find hidden treasures and predict the future.
Behemoth is a huge demon who ruled the feasts in hell.
Belphegor is a demon who seduces people with wealth.
The demon is the messenger of evil.
Baal is the demon of treachery and deceit, the great duke of hell.
Vaalberith is the chief secretary of hell.
Valafar is a demon, patron of robbers and robbers.
Belial is a powerful ally of Satan, a demon of lies.
Beelzebub - commander of the legions of hell, lord of the flies.
Verdelet is the master of ceremonies of hell.
Vin - could destroy the thickest walls and cause a storm at sea.
Glasialabolas is a winged dog. He directed the killings. In his free time from his main duties, this demon taught people the art of becoming invisible.
Gomori knew how to achieve the love of women, especially young ones. As a Grand Duke, he appeared in the form of a beautiful woman riding a camel, with a ducal crown on her head.
Dagon is a demon, the baker of hell.
Dantalian is a demon who incites people to do evil things.
Dubbuk is a wandering spirit in mythology.
Zalpas is a destroyer, a builder of cities, populating them with warriors thirsty for battle. Has the appearance of a stork and a hoarse voice.
Zepar is a demon who drives women to madness.
Incubus is a male demon lover.
Ifrit - genie, servant of Iblis
Kaim - at first had the appearance of a thrush, and then turned into a man with a sharp sword. If they asked him questions, he answered them not entirely clearly - with burning ashes. When he was an angel, he loved to argue, and if he was in the mood, he could talk about the meaning of bird songs, the mooing of cattle, the barking of dogs and the babbling brook.
Xaphan is a demon who makes fires in hell.

Lamia is a female demon, a vampire, who hunted mainly children.
Leviathan is a huge snake, ruler of the oceans.
Leonard is a demon, the master of the covens.
Lerayer is a powerful marquis, an archer in a green tunic, armed with a bow and sharp arrows. He provoked quarrels and battles between people, but especially sought to ensure that they wounded each other with arrows, the wounds of which never healed.
Lufitzer is an angel who rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven, Satan.
Lucifuge Rofocal is the Prime Minister of Hell.
Mammon is the demon of wealth.
Marbas is a demon who could send and cure illness.
Melchom is a demon, keeper of the treasures of the princes of hell.
Mephistopheles is a demon who served Faust for 24 years.
Moloch is a demon-deity to whom children were sacrificed.
Mulciber is a demon, the architect of hell.
Navkas are the souls of killed or unbaptized children (among the Slavs).
Nebiros is a demon, field marshal of the army of hell.
Nibras is the demon in charge of entertainment.
Nisrok is a demon, one of the administrators of hell.
Oyedlet is a demon seducer of the vow of poverty.
Olivier is a fallen archangel who awakens in people cruelty towards the poor.
Parks is the demon of fate; If anyone has seen the parks, then that person is a demon himself.
Paimon rules public ceremonies in hell, breaking people's will. Rides a camel. Portrayed as a man with a woman's face.
Pishacha is the spirit of a person who committed a crime during his lifetime, for example, fraud, rape, theft, etc.
Pretas - “hungry spirits”) are hostages of their bad karma, corrupted by previous incarnations. They constantly experience insatiable hunger and thirst.
Put Satanakia is the supreme commander of Satan's army.
Rakshasas have huge claws and feed on people.
Sabnak is a demon responsible for the rotting of corpses.
Salamanders are lords of fire, spirits who live in flames.
Sargatanas is a demon, major general of the army of hell.
Satan is the Supreme Lord of Hell and Demons.
Seera is a demon of time, could slow down or speed up its progress.
Sitri is a prince who had the head of a leopard and the wings of a griffin. He stimulated sexual desire, in particular, he encouraged women to walk naked.
Succubus is a devil lover.
Ufir is a demon, a doctor of hell.
Utburd - ghost of a dead child (Norwegian).
Philotanus is a 2nd class demon and Belial's assistant. An instigator of debauchery.
Flevreti - Beelzebub's lieutenant general in charge of Africa.
Furfur is a demon who controls thunder, lightning and hurricane winds.
Khabaril is the demon of fire and fire. He has three heads - cat, human and snake, he rides on a viper, waving torches.
Shax is a demon that blinds and stuns its victims.

Many people know that there are several levels in the earthly dimension:

• the level at which we exist in our daily lives;
• fairy level;
• on the third live gnomes and elves;
• the fourth is home to mythological creatures such as unicorns, flying horses (such as Pegasus) or cyclops;
• the fifth, sixth and seventh levels are the lowest, and they are said to be inhabited by terrible creatures.

The lower levels don't really exist, but because so many people think about these creatures, they become tulpas, like Bigfoot or Nessie. For example, the ancient Greeks believed that there were three types of vampire demons - Lamia, Mormo and Empusa. Lamia and Mormo were believed to drink the blood of children (Lamia also attacked pregnant women), and Empusa seduced young men and then killed them by drinking the blood and eating the entrails.

Demon tempting a married couple

In India, Paku Pati (whose name literally means "lord of the herd") is considered the king of all, vampires, witches and ghosts; in some classical Hindu texts he is called the god of death, like Yama. Some uneducated people in India still consider Paku Pati to be an omnipotent force, since he can inhabit corpses and revive them - which gives rise to legends of “immortal” vampires and zombies.

The word "nightmare" in English comes from a combination of two words, one of which in Anglo-Saxon means a demonic spirit that attacks people during sleep. In England, they believed that this spirit sits on a person’s chest, which causes tuberculosis (this is how the appearance of this disease was explained in the Middle Ages).

Stories about demons have always been controversial and were present even in the pre-literate history of man. It seems that everything inexplicable, be it volcanic eruptions, diseases, plagues or natural phenomena, was explained through the participation of “evil spirits”. Obviously, the only way to explain misfortune to man was an evil being or the wrath of God, who had to be appeased with offerings or sacrifices.

Considering all the suffering that man has gone through throughout history, it is understandable that we have created our own mythology to explain life's difficulties.

People almost need to blame their problems on something external, invisible evil forces, so as not to take responsibility for what they have done.

This is how the existence of some famous demons is explained.

Demon Lilith

Lilith, which we know about from the Talmud and the Bible, was believed to be able to make a woman infertile or lead to a miscarriage, and make a man powerless (note that, although in a negative way, it is recognized that a woman gives life and deprives it). Her father was the sky god Annu, the creator of the Universe.

In the Alphabet of Ben Sirach, Lilith is called the first wife of Adam, like him, created from clay. But she demanded equality with Adam, which he denied her, so she entered into a relationship with demons and gave birth to numerous demonic creatures (I don’t know about you, but to me this story seems like another attempt to degrade women compared to men). Legends say that if a person wears a protective amulet, Lilith will not harm him.

Based on this belief and thanks to the fear of death and destruction, amulets emerged that are believed to give good luck and protection to the wearer. And today we continue to use them, wearing crucifixes, crystals, zodiac signs and similar symbols. I don't believe that the amulet itself has any power; his abilities, on the contrary, appear thanks to the powers that we give him, as well as due to his historical significance..

Archaeologists have unearthed countless amulets over the years; the British Museum in London even displays some of them that protected women from the infamous Lilith. Francine claims that Lilith is not evil, and in fact controls fairies and the lower forces of the earth.

Banshees and Sirens

Celtic folklore tells of numerous female spirits, both good and bad. One of the most famous spirits in Ireland and parts of Scotland is banshee- They say that when a person is close to death, you can hear the cry of a banshee.

I was in the British Isles and talked to some people, quite intelligent and educated, who heard these screams before their loved one died. I heard about this so often that I asked Francine about it. Her explanations were very difficult for me to accept at first, but they turned out to be more meaningful than any others.

She told me that before a person dies, his soul, or psyche, already knows that departure from this world is inevitable. The soul emits a cry that can be heard by the ear, even before a person’s death, and because of the heavy and humid air of the British Isles, this “silent” cry is often heard - it was this that was attributed to the banshee.

Here we can recall the sirens and mermaids from ancient legends, who with their singing or loud screams brought sailors to death, directing their ships to invisible reefs. Could this be a warning from the subconscious of the sailors about the proximity of shoals or reefs?

Incubi and succubi

Incubi and succubi are male and female demons who seduce people of the opposite sex, usually at night or during sleep. This myth originates during the witch hunts, when many women were burned at the stake.

People who believe in them believe that succubi appear before a man in the form of a beautiful woman and seduce him, then, after sex, they turn into disgusting old women. Incubi appear to women in the form of an attractive man and after sexual intercourse usually take on the form of a demon or sorcerer. Such actions of incubi and succubi drive their victims to madness.

Myths about incubi and succubi make it possible to explain unwanted pregnancies, the birth of children out of wedlock, deformities of children at birth, and the like in a form convenient for everyone. Belief in them also allowed inquisitors to look for signs on a person's body in the form of moles or birthmarks that would indicate that these people were seduced by demons in the guise of a man or woman. People seem to be caught in a mass frenzy causing suspicion; when all this hell was invented, the Church had a reason to burn the unfortunate at the stake. It is tragic that remnants of this hysteria persist to this day.

Gargoyles

Many of the gargoyles you may have seen on the walls of cathedrals appear to be statues of demons. Gargoyles (also called “grotesques”) are mythical creatures, masons placed them on roofs to decorate pipes that drain rainwater from roofs. The word "gargoyle" is translated from French as "throat".

In ancient Roman architecture, gargoyles were used to decorate walls (similar ones were discovered as a result of excavations in Pompeii), as well as to protect against evil spirits. Because of their appearance, it seems to me that in order to prevent evil from entering the room, they themselves had to take on the appearance of evil. I have always thought that displaying such so-called mythological statues outside the prayer room is tasteless.

I don't think too much attention should be paid to myths that arose because science or tradition was unable to explain certain phenomena. In other words, why fear demons that were created to intimidate crowds if it will only make things worse? Again, if we can't explain something, we make it negative... as if we have nothing else to worry about - like AIDS, wars, murder, or the proverbial bacteria that always elude scientific understanding.

Medicines change, myths mutate. After all, people with epilepsy have been thought to be possessed by the devil for centuries. At the beginning of the development of science, when bacteria and genes had not yet been discovered, “bad humors” that entered the body were blamed for everything. People were given bloodletting to rid them of bad humors, and some, such as George Washington, bled to death as a result of this treatment. We may never be able to get rid of the idea of ​​curses or possessing demons. Would you believe that nowadays so many people turn to me to check if there is a curse on them? They simply do not want to take responsibility for the lifestyle they have chosen on the path to perfection according to the will of God.

Demons certainly don't enter our bodies, but negative energy or a difficult person can really make you feel worse. In my lectures, I often said that bacteria do not make us sick, but people and situations can - for example, we cannot “digest” a life situation, and therefore stomach problems appear, or we strain ourselves too much in business and get back pain, and so on. Our body literally tells us: if you continue to tell everyone that your heart is broken, then you will develop heart problems, if communicating with another person “boils your blood,” then you will develop high blood pressure.

The most terrible demons from world religions

DEMON is a word derived from the ancient Greek “daimon”. So who exactly are demons?

The mythological consciousness of pagan beliefs says that a demon is the “soul” of an object, an unknowable force that can be evil or very evil, the demon is present in all phenomena or things, fire and water spirits, tree spirits and stone spirits, representing the Universe as space - everything is filled with demons. (Thales).

Religious consciousness, especially Christian mysticism, believes that a demon is a creature opposite to an angel, and often demons came from former bright angels or even gods. Most often, a Demon is something evil and absolutely indifferent to a person, but if you turn to it, then the person who knows, the demon will willingly serve and fulfill the slightest desires only in order to provide itself with energy.

Devils, without a doubt, are also very strong entities, but since they lack a physical shell, which deprives them of a huge amount of earthly pleasures, they are extremely willing to enter into various agreements and can completely obey the will of the magician and even do good. The passion for cabalism, on the one hand, and the development of demonology, on the other, had consequences in the form of the development of a hierarchy and a certain specialization of demons (for example, incubi, demons, succubi and imps); If we talk about Byzantine theologians, they divided demons into 4 categories:

- god-like demon (theodaimones);

- humanoid demon (anthropodaimones);

- bestial demon (zoodaimones);

- plant-like demon (phitodaimones).

If we understand by God the creative force of nature, more precisely, progress and, regardless of what we are talking about - about society, about inanimate or living nature, then the forces of destruction are what is meant by the devil. The devil has acquired a huge number of names over the past few thousand years. This is the Prince of Darkness, and Lucifer, and Beelzebub, and the Beast, and the Antichrist, and the evil one, and the Prince of demons, and the tempting serpent, and the Angel of the Abyss, and Satan, as well as many other names. The section “Names of the Devil” provides the most common names and a brief description of the names of evil spirits.

Now we know that in the occult and philosophical understanding, demons are spiritual entities embodied in abstract form, they are incorporeal beings, and yet capable of certain actions. The basic principle of communication with a demon is knowledge of its name and the main purpose of this demon. If you know the name of the desired demon and have certain skills, then you can very well summon him and tell him about your wishes.

Demonic names and purposes

Abduscius is a demon who uproots trees.

Abbadon is the ruler of the abyss.

Adramalech is a demon who was considered an advisor and was responsible for the Satanic wardrobe.

Abigor is a skilled warrior, a demon horseman.

Azazel is the bearer of the banners of the mighty army of hell.

Agvares is the dance organizer, the great infernal duke.

Alruny is the name of a sorceress who can change her appearance; in German mythology it is a female Demon.

Alastor is a herald.

Amon is a marquis.

Amduscias is a musician.

Anku - a ghost foreshadowing death with a cart (Brittany).

Andras is a great marquis.

Astaroth, the great duke of the underworld, kept the treasures of hell.

Asmodeus is the demon of lust, family difficulties and great passions.

Astarte - the goddess of motherhood, war and fertility - from ancient times.

Astarte is the great Duke of Hell.

Acheron is a monstrous hellish demon, his eyes glow.

Barbatos, a predictor of the future, also knew how to find hidden treasures.

Balthazar is a tailed half-demon, half-human.

Belphegor is the one who seduced people with wealth.

Baphomet - was a symbol of the satanic goat; most often depicted as half-man, half-goat or in the guise of a man with a goat's head.

Vaalberith is the chief secretary of hell.

Baal is the demon of deceit and treachery, the great duke of hell.

A vampire is a living dead man who drinks the blood of people.

Valafar is the patron saint of robbers and robbers.

Warlocks are male witches.

Beelzebub - lord of the flies, commanded the legions of hell.

Belizar is the demon of lies and one of Satan's strongest allies.

Verdelet is the master of ceremonies of hell.

Golem is the name of a terrible person who was created by magic in Jewish folklore.

Dantalian is the one who pushes people to do bad things, thereby feeding on their energy.

Dagon is the baker of hell.

The Devil - Christian teachings say that he is the Great Prince of Evil.

Dis - Dante gave Satan such a poetic name.

Dubbuk - according to Jewish mythology - a wandering spirit.

Zepar is a demon who drives women to madness.

Ishtar - from Babylonian and Assyrian mythology - the great mother goddess.

Incubus is a male demon lover.

Kernunnos - god of fertility and hunting, horned Celtic god.

Kali is the Indian goddess of destruction, death, horror, fear, wife of the destroyer SHIVA.

Xaphan - makes fires in hell.

Leviathan is the ruler of the oceans, a huge snake.

Lamia is a female demon, a vampire who hunted, most often, children.

Lilian - children of Lilith from demons.

Leonard is the master of the covens.

Lilith - Adam's first wife, queen of the succubus.

Lucifer is the son of the dawn, a fallen angel. He rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven, aka Satan.

Malebolge is the eighth, almost the last circle of hell, created for scammers and cunning people.

Put Satanakia is the supreme commander of the Satanic Army.

Marbas is the one who sent or treated the disease.

Mammon - had a passion for wealth.

Mephistopheles - served Faust for 24 years.

Melchom - kept the treasures of the princes of hell.

Mulciber is the architect of hell.

Moloch is a deity to whom children's souls were sacrificed.

Nibras - responsible for excessive entertainment.

Nebiros is a field marshal of the infernal army.

Olivier is a fallen archangel who awakens in man cruelty towards the poor.

Some examples of Vampire names

CIVATATEO: Vampire witch, was found among the Aztecs. He is said to have served various lunar deities. The most favorite victims there were children, they died of illness immediately after they were attacked. It is believed that these vampires were white-faced.

DEARG-DUE: A disgusting creature from Ireland whose name meant "Red Blood Sucker". This vampire is still feared; it dates back to Celtic times. There is only one way to curb the predator - you need to put stones on any grave that is suspected of housing such an animal. The most famous tale of these vampires is that of a beautiful woman who was perhaps buried at Waterford, near the "Bowing Tree" (probably an Aspen - a type of Willow) in a small church yard.

DANAG: The Philippine vampire, as a species, he appeared responsible for what was created by Tarot on the islands many years ago. This vampire worked with people for many years, when one day such a partnership ended due to the fact that a woman cut her finger, and DANAG sucked her blood for so long that he completely dried out her body.

Other Mystical Names

Loa is the “soul” in the Voodoo religion.

Isis, the mother goddess of ancient Egypt, was a symbol of a faithful wife and fertile protective mother.

Cocytus is a frozen river from the ninth circle of hell.

Druids are a high-ranking caste of Celtic priests.

A zombie is a living corpse that carries out the orders of the sorcerer.

Demeter is a Greek goddess, her image is an integral part of the cult of the female deity of modern witchcraft, she is the goddess of agriculture and fertility.

Jinns - from Arabic mythology - are most often evil and ugly demons, they have supernatural powers, and also obey those who possess the secrets of magic.

Danu is the ancestor of fairies from Celtic mythology.

Homunculus is an artificial man created through alchemy.

Gris-gris - from shamanism - talismans or charms kept to ward off evil and good luck.

Gaia is the spirit, Mother Earth in Greek mythology.

Goblins are ugly and evil elves.

Osiris is the Egyptian god of the dead.

Bellarmine is a witch's bottle that is used to make a potion.

A witch is a woman who uses black magic to achieve her goals.

Ankh is a cross with a loop, an Egyptian symbol of immortality, the universe and life.

Athame is a ritual dagger used by witches.

Allothrilophagy is the regurgitation or vomiting of foreign objects most often associated with demonic possession.

An altar is an elevated place for religious ceremonies and sacrifices to the gods.

Pandemonium - in hell - the capital of Satan.

Lemegeton - pocket witchcraft book, Lesser Key of Solomon.

Leta - in hell - the river of oblivion.

Kabbalah is a Jewish system of philosophy, theosophy, magic, science and mysticism that developed during the Middle Ages.

Cerridouen - among the Celts - is the goddess of reason, wisdom, magic, magic and fortune telling.

I Ching is an ancient Chinese system of witchcraft and fortune telling.

Gnomes are spirits that live in the earth.

Angels are God’s helpers (white angels), and fallen angels are the embodiment of the evil servant of Satan himself.

Hecate - from Greek mythology - is a powerful goddess who is the patron of magic and sorcery.

A ghoul is a terrible creature that tears open graves and eats carrion.

Voodoo is a religion originally from the West Indies, a hybrid of the Catholic faith and African religions.

· The primary elements are earth, water, air and fire - the four primary elements.

Mysticism is an interesting thing. You can believe in it or not, notice at every step or not see a little mysterious even in the most unusual things. And yet she is on everyone’s lips. Let's say demons. Realists may laugh, but they still know what it is. And in the darkness of the night, when unnecessary thoughts creep into your head, willy-nilly you will also think: maybe they really do exist?
Of course, this is all lyrics, and besides, it’s everyone’s personal matter. But such stories and myths, legends passed down from generation to generation, scary tales, are often similar in some interpretations. They all come down to one name - demonology. The myths of demonology are very ancient. Some of the demon names that can be gleaned from it have become household names, while others have provided inspiration for characters in literature, fine art, and theater.

Lucifer (bringer of light) - Ruler of Hell. After Lucifer was cast out of heaven, his appearance changed from a beautiful angel to an ugly one: red skin, horns and dark hair. Behind his shoulders are huge wings, and each finger is crowned with a pointed claw. The power of the devil is enormous, everything in Hell is subject to him, and everything in it worships him. Characteristics associated with the image of Lucifer include freedom (rebellion), pride and knowledge. After falling from heaven he acquired the name of Satan. The sins of this demon are primarily attributed to an attempt to gain God's throne, but also to the fact that it was Lucifer who gave knowledge to people. In Christian demonology, his name is also the Devil.

Astaroth is the first in Hell after the Devil. He is one of those fallen angels who followed Lucifer and therefore were cast out of heaven with him. Possesses remarkable strength. Very talented, smart and charming. He is handsome, and it is not difficult for him to attract love with his charm. However, there is as much beauty in it as there is cruelty. Astaroth is more often than other demons depicted in human form. In the grimoires, on the contrary, he is ugly, but not a single source diminishes his strength. Popularization of the image of this demon comes down to its use in literature and other art. The famous Woland, for example, is in many ways similar to Astaroth. The characteristics of the right hand of Satan himself include the ability to make a person invisible, give power over snakes, and also answer any question.

Astarte is the wife of Astaroth. In some sources, the images of a demonic husband and wife merge into one fallen angel under the name Astarte. The spelling of both names in Hebrew is identical. The ancient Phoenicians called Astarte the goddess of war and motherhood.

Beelzebub - Lord of the Flies, demon of Power, commands the legions of Hell. The name Beelzebub is also not unknown: it is sometimes also called as another name of the Devil. This demon is extremely powerful and is considered a co-ruler of Lucifer. Beelzebub is sometimes identified with the sin of gluttony, confusing him with another demon - Behemoth. Perhaps this is because the forms the Lord of the Flies takes are varied: from a three-headed demon to a huge white fly. This nickname, in turn, has two possible stories: it is believed that Beelzebub sent a plague to Canaan with flies, and the reason may also be that flies are associated with dead flesh.

Lilith is Adam's first wife. The legends about her are different: she is also called the first woman before Eve, who was created after Lilith, due to her appearance, but with a submissive disposition. According to this theory, Lilith was created from fire and therefore was freedom-loving and obstinate. Another legend calls the first demoness a snake, who was also in league with Adam and, jealous of him for Eve, seduced her with the Forbidden Fruit. In the Middle Ages, Lilith was called the Spirit of the Night, and she could appear either in the form of an angel or a demon. In some sources, this demoness is the wife of Satan; she is respected and honored by many demons. The list of female names would start with Lilith.

The study of demons (from the ancient Greek “daimon” - deity, spirit, written in English as daemon) is called demonology. It includes their names, descriptions of appearance, behavior, rituals to summon evil spirits, methods of controlling and combating them.

The teaching is classified as black magic and is considered quite dangerous for humans. It is practiced by a demonologist who has extensive knowledge about the supernatural world.

Different peoples have their own idea of ​​demonology. Directions are highlighted:

• Christian- the origin of demons is due to the expulsion of angels from Paradise. One of them became proud of his power and rebelled against the Lord. The name of this bright angel was Lucifer (Dennitsa, in Hebrew “heilel” - morning star).

  He gathered a third of the heavenly army and intended to take the place of God. However, Archangel Michael and his army successfully resisted the rebels.

  

  The rebels were thrown into the Underworld, and the fallen angels turned into demons. According to the Bible, there is a constant struggle between the dark and light sides for human souls and all things.

• Slavic- mythology explains the structure of the world through the influence of demonic forces. Natural phenomena are influenced by atmospheric Spirits, family relationships, the economy are influenced by sorcerers, witches, brownies, life after death is represented by mermaids, ghouls, merman, werewolves, and so on.

  

  

  A feature of the direction is considered to be the classification of human conditions (diseases), processes (fate), events (days of the week) as mythological.

• Japanese- Chinese and Japanese religion Shintoism denotes the presence of gods - kami - everywhere in the world: in objects, phenomena. Demons O-bake, Yokai, Yurei and others of lower rank than kami.

  

  Demon Yokai

  

  Demon Yurei

  At the same time, a person is able to interact with them kindly or deceptively.

• In occultism- Mages can use demons to fulfill their own desires. For this, the mystical traditions of Goetia (Goetia) are used to summon evil spirits, create talismans and other practices.
  

Perhaps an occult direction consisting in the worship of demons (demonolatry).

African Voodoo rituals are known for summoning evil spirits and guardian angels.

Characters in demonology are varied, including images of animals, plants, mythical creatures, asexual and gendered, creepy and attractive, capable of changing appearance (Alruns) or possessing mortals. Their connection with people is common: half-man - half-goat, centaur, minotaur, and so on. Almost all have horns. The teaching describes a half-demon, half-man (Ashgar), who is recognized as one of the most powerful creatures.

Bookstores stock many books on the subject of demons and magic. Among the names of their authors one can name Kalashnikov V.I., Kontanistov Alexander and Golban Marina, Crowley and Fuller and so on. Information about demons is presented in the teachings of the Christian Church: the books of the prophet Ezekiel, Job, the Revelations of John the Theologian, and so on.

Demon names: list and photos

There are a great many inhabitants of hell; since ancient times, demonologists and theologians have tried to calculate approximately how much this number is. The numbers in different interpretations differ significantly: in the 2nd century, the number of demons was indicated to be about 30 thousand; in the 15th century, Alfonso de Spina increased it to 133,306,608. In the 16th century, to calculate the number of monsters, they took the biblical “number of the beast” as a basis, and the result was 66 hellish princes leading a legion of 6,660,000 followers of darkness.

Of the total number of representatives, according to Jewish beliefs, 12 demons of the Gates of Hell take sinful souls to the Underworld.

The presented list includes descriptions of common names of hellish inhabitants, in accordance with various interpretations.

Lucifer (Satan, Satanael, Devil)

He was a beautiful, powerful and beloved angel of God. After his failed attempt to seize the throne of God, which is why Lucifer was expelled from Paradise to the Underworld, he acquired the name Satan (translated as “slanderer”) and became the Prince of Darkness, the main leader of Hell and demons.

His beautiful appearance turned ugly and ugly. He is considered the most powerful representative of the dark forces, who revealed knowledge to people and led a centuries-old confrontation with the light side. The name Devil is also his title, and is translated into Latin as Satan (enemy). There are various assumptions about whether Satan has a son or daughter. The magicians and inquisitors of the Middle Ages believed that all demons who were not fallen angels originated from the connection between Lucifer and Lilith. Among the sons they call Moloch.

According to another theory, the children of the Devil are people who have renounced God. Many people are interested in when Satan’s birthday is, and the date of May 1 is often present - the holiday of gathering evil spirits on Walpurgis Night. However, the real date is not known for certain. The direct creator and father of Lucifer is the Lord, the mother of the ancient grimoires indicates Lucida - inanimate stellar energy.

Astaroth (Asteroth, Astoret)

A high-ranking demon, keeper of the treasures of hell, he ranks after Satan in the hierarchy and is his right hand. He was cast into the underworld along with Lucifer. Strong, talented, charming, charming. The Archdevil is able to give a person intelligence, invisibility, and power over snakes. Possesses people, making them possessed. More often than other demons, he appears in human form and holds a viper in his right hand. His wife is Astarte; in some sources, the spouses merge into the image of one fallen angel.

Beelzebub (Verzaul)

A powerful demon of Power known as the Lord of the Flies, commander of the legions of hell. Considered an associate and co-ruler of Satan, he is sometimes represented by the Devil and bears his name.

The appearance of the epic archdemon is varied: from a fly-like one to a monster with 3 heads. Bufovirt is recognized as Wezelvul's wife. The demon received his nickname because from childhood insects obeyed him, and together with flies he sent a plague to Canaan.

Casicandriera

Supreme demoness, wife of the Devil. She is sometimes identified with Lilith, but Casicandriera is considered the first wife of Lucifer. The Lady of Hell originates from the supreme astral world - the abode of the Gods. What the Queen of the Underworld looks like is shown in the photo.

She came to Hell of her own free will, where she won favor thanks to her disposition and beautiful appearance. Casicandriera is considered a kind devil, who is characterized by compassion. Her power is so great that the girl is capable of destroying Hell, Heaven and humanity. However, the main demoness maintains neutrality and does not participate in the confrontation between good and evil.

Lilith

Considered to be the first wife of Adam, created before Eve. She was distinguished by an obstinate disposition and, due to her unwillingness to obey her husband, was expelled from Paradise. In the underworld, the demoness becomes Satan's friend.

Mentions of her were excluded from the Bible so as not to set a bad example for women. There is a version that Lilith was a snake who entered into an alliance with Adam, and then became jealous of the created Eve, treating her to the Forbidden Fruit, and also persuaded him to conceive Cain.

Elizadra

One of the consorts of the Great Unclean One.

Her type of activity was the placement of personnel in Hell. She was distinguished by her cruelty towards humanity and shed a lot of blood. The demon's height was 4 meters, her head was crowned with seven horns.

Astarte

That was the name of Astaroth’s wife, the Demoness of pleasure and lust, the Queen of dead souls, the warrior.

Born in the union of Satan and Lilith. Loves to make fun of people, emotional, hysterical. The Phoenicians worshiped her as the goddess of love, fertility, hunting, and war. The cult of Astarte was accompanied by orgies, which the Old Testament prophets fought against.

Bufovirt

Beelzebub's wife, demoness of Power, her sign is Fly.

Distinguished by sophistication, beauty, decency, loyalty. Before marriage, she was a demon of the Force. Miloris is the first-born of the couple.

Valak (Volak)

A strong governor of Hell, appearing in the form of a boy with angel wings, sitting on a dragon with 2 heads.

Commands 30 legions of spirits, reveals information about hidden treasures to the caster, and voluntarily gives up snakes.

Belial (Velial)

Leader of the dark forces, chief priest, close associate of the Lord.

The demon of lies is not hostile to humans, which is how it differs from the Devil; in medieval Christianity it acts as an advocate for hell against the forces of light for the right to possess people. Belial (otherwise known as Belizar) is recognized as a liar, the patron of gambling; his cheerful character and reluctance to take the form of terrible monsters are noted.

Asmodeus

The demon of lust, fornication, jealousy, family troubles, hatred and revenge. Prince of the Witches Hammer.

He is considered a close and friend of the Lord and can act on his behalf. Cruel and merciless, but values ​​the concept of honor. The character is contradictory, considered psychotic and the beauty of Hell.

Baal (Baal, Bel, Bael, Vael)

The Duke of Hell, a powerful and cruel demon of treachery and deceit, is widely depicted in the guise of a bull.

Idolatry to him included human sacrifices and large-scale orgies. A terrible ritual was performed to ensure fertility of the earth. Mostly children were sacrificed; a child under 7 years old was thrown into the fire. However, modern research has established the fact that usually the child was already dead before the ritual.

Adramaleh

Advisor, Chancellor of Hell, dealing with the Devil's wardrobe. Represented in the form of a man with the head of a mule and the tail of a peacock.

In the Old Testament he is mentioned as a Separvaim deity, who was characterized by fire sacrifices in which infants were burned at the stake.

Gremory (Gomori, Gemori)

The Grand Duke appears as a beautiful woman wearing a crown and riding a camel.

Tells about mysterious events of the past, present and future, about places of hidden treasures. Provides the love of women, especially girls.

Pikhtion

Demon of the Brotherhood, has no wife, children, or parents. There is a sister Voloeyan. He is considered a great and cruel warrior; he cannot put up with insolence and rudeness. He has a bright appearance: red hair, fiery wings and red horns.

Valafar

Duke of the Infernal Empire, demon of robbery.

Induces people to steal until they are brought to the “gallows.” Appears with the body of a lion and a human head with a frowning expression on his face.

Amduscias

The Duke of Hell, appearing as a man with the head of a unicorn.

Creates or inspires mortals to create harsh, terrible music. Allows you to hear the sound of instruments; at the request of the necromancer, makes the trees bend.

Adonai

Belongs to the Asmodeus group and is considered the son of Satan and Lilith. Has many children, is married to Lamia, but does not maintain a relationship since she is serving her sentence. He loves alcohol and making fun of mortals, and is interested in the history of Hell. He appears as an attractive man with blond hair with long bangs, dark horns, and impressive wings.

Amon

A marquis endowed with great power. Appears in the mythical image of a wolf with a snake's tail, then transforms into a man with the head of a raven or with teeth like a dog.

Resolves disputes, tells the past and future, provides protection and love.

Arabas (Orobas)

The Prince of Hell is presented in the form of a centaur, because when he fell from heaven into the abyss, he merged with his own horse. Orabas commands 20 legions of spirits. Tells about past and future events, provides titles, protection of friends and enemies. Devoted to the magician.

Dantalian (Dantalion)

The Duke has many faces: men, women, girls, boys. He is holding a book in his hands.

Reads the thoughts of mortals and changes them, inducing them to evil deeds. Gives knowledge, teaches art, can evoke love.

Mammon

Demon of greed and wealth. Mamon taught man how to dig in the ground to steal treasures. Sent to Hell among the last, walks with his head low.

Alastor

The Great Avenger and the Executioner of the Underworld. Also manages Public Works. The demon of retribution, evil, which possesses the avenger. Recognized as one of the most cruel representatives of Hell.

Abbadon (Abbadona, Appolion)

A powerful demon of death, military adviser to Hell, destroyer, pseudonym - Apollyon, in the Middle Ages his name was mentioned as a designation of Satan, close to the King of Darkness, his faithful assistant. Cruel and merciless, does not retreat from anything.

Moloch

Who Moloch is is mentioned in the Old Testament. The Babylonians worshiped a demon-deity, the inhabitants performed a purification ceremony for children: girls and boys were forced to jump over a fire.

However, the historical interpretation claims that the offspring were burned alive. The Hebrew Bible forbade giving children to worship Moloch, the punishment was deprivation of life.

Vaalberite (Valberite, Baalberite)

Chief Secretary, archivist who seals agreements between mortals and the inhabitants of the Underworld.

In some interpretations he appears as the God of Death. The devil's representative inclines people to slander, murder, and suicide. Mentioned in La Vey's Satanic Bible.

Abizu

The female demon belongs to Judeo-Christian mythology. Who it was and about the deeds of Abiz were told by King Solomon, to whom she appeared. The demoness harmed women during childbirth, trying to strangle the newborn. According to the description of the body, the creature was not visible, only hair fluttered like snakes and green eyes glowed.

Naberius (Nebiros)

Marquis, Field Marshal of the Underworld, who rules the 19 legions of Spirits. Gives mortals knowledge and skills, especially in rhetoric. Appears in the form of a circling black crane.

Olotan

Demon of the Brotherhood, Close to the Devil, disciple of Asmodeus, worthy of his rank. Wife and children are absent. A demonic warrior who knows no fear, demanding and efficient.

Agaliarept

A general in the Underworld who obeys only Lucifer. A true villain, he leads 3 powerful demons and the Water Spirit.

Has the ability to control the past and future, to reveal the secrets of the power of any state.

Gaap

The sinister prince and governor, gives mortals philosophical knowledge, causes love and hatred, is able to deprive a person of sensitivity, make him invisible, reveals events of the past and future.

Zepar

A dissolute demon who inflamed the female sex with love for men, driving her to madness. Made girls infertile. During intercourse he could change the appearance of a woman. Men were inclined towards homosexuality.

Nibras

A lower demon, a servant of Satan, responsible for entertainment and fun in Hell. Those who live in the Underworld enjoy all human vices.

Andras

Gloomy demon killer, Marquis. Given the opportunity, he will easily kill the magician and his comrades; communication with him requires increased caution. Its purpose is to create discord and disagreement. Appears in the form of a man with the head of a raven or owl, riding a wolf.

Ronov

The Marquis and Count of Darkness appears in the guise of a terrible teacher with a stick, with which he educates careless students. Gives knowledge of languages, bestows favor on friends and enemies. The demon teaches rhetoric well and prepares excellent servants.

Merezin (Merazin, Meris, Metiris, Merikhim, Mererim)

A demon with many names. Prince of the air powers, head of the 6th rank. Causes infectious diseases, epidemics and disasters. Loves to fly in the air among lightning.

Xaphan

The demon is responsible for starting and maintaining the fire in Hell. During the rebellion, he proposed to set fire to the heavens, for which he was also expelled. Represented in the form of a dwarf who makes fires in the Underworld.

Kadumar

Closer of the Lord, demon of the Brotherhood. Strong, brave, ruthless, eager to fight. Values ​​the concept of honor. Has no wife and children. He is fond of playing the flute and loses his sanity when drinking alcohol. Outwardly handsome and powerful.

Marbas

Governor in the form of a Leo. Tells about hidden secrets, gives knowledge and skills in mechanics. Capable of turning people into other creatures, sending and curing diseases.

Lokisor

Demon of Power, close to Satan. On his instructions, he spent some time in the human world. Dangerous, powerful, ruthless, wears things made from the skin of demons and demons. He also makes whips. Hero of Hell, lower demons and demons fear him.

Shaks (Shah)

Marquis, appearing in the form of a dove. At the request of the magician, he blinds and deafens people, deprives them of understanding, and brings things to the caster. Steals money, returns it after 1200 years.

Malphas

A strong Governor who appears in the form of a raven. Builds houses, towers, reads and communicates the thoughts and knowledge of enemies, their actions. Gives good friends. Has a hoarse voice.

Abigor (Eligos)

The Grand Duke knows the events of the future, knows and reveals secrets. Appears in real life in the guise of a knight in armor. Provides love and protection of powerful people. Outwardly attractive.

Belphegor (Velphegor)

The demon of wealth, laziness, greed, tempting mortals with material goods. It is revered by women because it has an impressive size of the genital organ.

The center of the rituals of worship of the greedy demon was nudity, and excrement was used as a sacrifice.

Abduscius

A demon of incredible strength, strong physique and enormous height. Appears in the form of a man with a bull-shaped head. His ability is to tear out trees along with their roots.

Olivier

One of the administrators of the Underworld. Archangel cast down from heaven. He aroused people's hatred and cruelty towards the poor.

Sitri

Prince with the head of a leopard and the wings of a griffin. Incited passion and sexual attraction between the opposite sex. He encouraged me to get naked. Taking the form of a man, he was distinguished by beauty.

Azazel

Standard bearer of the infernal army, lord of the desert. Being a Cherub, he entered into relationships with earthly women, as a result, giants (half-man, half-angel) appeared who participated in the rebellion against God.

As punishment, Azazel was chained to a rock in the desert until the Day of Judgment, when he would be thrown into the fire. The magicians who met the demon disappeared without a trace. A black goat was sacrificed to him every year.

Chambers

Demon of the Brotherhood, Closer of the Great Unclean One. Married to Kali. He was trained by Asmodeus, a strong and loyal warrior, his merits were noted by the Lord. Loves alcohol and dancing.

Barbatos

The Duke, who is able to find hidden treasure, predicts the future, gives understanding of the language of animals, birds and other creatures. Smoothes out conflicts, reconciles friends and government officials.

Abalam

Demon of the Authority. Belongs to Paimon's retinue. There is an opinion that if a demon possesses a virgin, it will desecrate her purity.

Furfur

Demon in the form of a deer. Induces love between the opposite sex. Controls thunder, lightning, storm, hurricane.

Vin

The King and the Earl, appearing as a lion on horseback. Finds hidden things, exposes witches' tricks and themselves, and is endowed with the gift of prophecy. Can cause a storm, at the request of the magician, build or destroy walls and houses.

Agares (Agvares)

The Duke, represented as an old man sitting on a crocodile.

Instantly teaches languages ​​and dialects, causes earthquakes, deprives of ranks. It puts an army to flight, but can also bring back those who have fled. Dance organizer.

Samael - Angel or Demon

The meaning of the name of the representative of the Underworld is translated from Hebrew as “poison and God.” Samael is not represented in the general list of demons, since he occupies a separate place.

He is considered the chief of the infernal army, as well as the Angel of Death, who are usually beyond the concepts of good and evil. It is believed that Samael is in eternal conflict with the Archangel Michael, whom he tried to drag with him to Hell. Some interpretations suggest that he was the Serpent-tempter of Eve. Samael is the Angel of Death who came for Moses.

Classification

A generally accepted classification of demons has not been developed, so they are divided into types, according to certain characteristics.

According to the type of activity of monsters, the following categories are distinguished:

• poltergeists- commit small pranks at night (move objects, spoil things, and so on);
• parks- female demons influencing destinies;
• official- witches' minions;
• incubi and succubi- female and male seducers;
• clean- attack saints;
• nightmare demons- appear in dreams and so on.

Classification by habitat identifies representatives associated with fire, water, air, earth, as well as those living under it and in remote areas of hell (Lucifuges and heliophobes). The demon Mulciber was considered the architect of the Underworld itself.

Division by rank:

• First- Pseudo-gods and Prince Beelzebub;
• Second- Spirits of lies led by Python;
• Third- Vessel of iniquities, headed by Belial;
• Fourth- Punishers of atrocities with Prince Asmodeus;
• Fifth- deceivers with the leader Satan;
• Sixth- Air authorities headed by Merezin;
• Seventh- Furies and their lord Abaddon;
• Eighth- Accusers and spies led by Astaroth;
• Ninth- Tempters and spiteful critics with Prince Mammon.

Demonologists distinguish types of demons in relation to the heavenly bodies: the spirits of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, the Sun, Venus, Mercury, and the Moon.

Classification by area of ​​influence is considered the most convenient for practicing magicians:

• love andlust- the category includes Lilith, Asmodeus, Astaroth;
• revenge, hatred, anger, war- Abbadon, Agaliarept, Andras;
• healing and life- Belial, Verrin, Verrier;
• death-Babael, Baalberith;
• luck, wealth- Beelzebub, Belphegor, Mammon;
• knowledge, witchcraft, mystery- Python, Ronwe and so on.

It is known that demons are divided into 7 mortal sins: pride (Lucifer), avarice (Mammon), lust (Asmodeus), anger (Satan), gluttony (Beelzebub), envy (Leviathan), laziness (Belphegor).

Hierarchy

There is also no generally accepted hierarchy, since the underworld has always been considered a place of chaos and disorder. Demonologists put forward many variants of the demonic structure in order to systematize knowledge and determine the difference in the powers of individual representatives.

The highest rulers who are in charge in Hell are Lucifer (emperor), Beelzebub (prince), Astaroth (great duke). They are subordinate to 6 spirits of higher rank and many smaller ones.

In other sources, a fourth is added to the indicated leaders: Moloch, Leviathan or Belial.

The magical treatise "Lemegeton" notes 72 main demons, while they have the titles of kings, counts, dukes, marquises. There is no information in the source about the subordination of some to others.

The small and lower representatives of the Underworld include Demons (service personnel), Nolas (working class), Succubi, Incubi.

Succubi and Incubi

Such names are given to the lesser minions of Satan. These are varieties of tempting demons who persuaded people to have sexual intercourse in their dreams. Succubus is a priestess of love who specializes in men. Appears in the form of a beautiful girl, as seen in a Gothic photo.

Incubi, on the contrary, seek female love by appearing in an attractive male guise.

Demons of gluttony, drunkenness, and carnal pleasures are recognized as hunters of sinners; they prefer not to attack the righteous. They feed on the energy of victims, devastating them.

Vampire names

Vampires are classified as undead. The source of nutrition and energy for them is blood. They are distinguished by strength, speed and agility, and have no reflection in the mirror. They hate sunlight and holy water, which burns their bodies.

The names of vampires in the mythology of various countries are distinguished:

• Adze is an African bloodsucker.
• Algul - Arabic.
• Strigoi - Romanian.
• Brooksa is a female vampire demon.
• Alp is a German monster.
• Danag is a bloodsucker from the Philippines and so on.

The name of the Romanian vampire Count Vlad the Impaler Dracula has been imprinted in literature and cinema for centuries.

Demonic creatures

In the mythology of various countries, in addition to demons in the form of people or humanoid monsters, there are creatures of eerie appearance who bring evil.

Acheron

A mythical creature of enormous size with flaming eyes. It has 3 throats from which flames burst out. 2 people hold his mouth open. From the belly of the beast comes the screams of countless damned souls.

Invunche

The legendary monster is a guard guarding the entrance to the cave of sorcerers.

A distorted person with a twisted leg, mutilated hands, fingers, nose, mouth is also used by the warlock as a tool for curses and revenge. The sorcerer creates the creature from an ordinary nine-month-old child, kidnapped or bought from his parents.

Hippopotamus

Christian demon of carnal pleasures (gluttony), taking the form of animals.

Tends mortals to sinfulness, the manifestation of the worst character traits. An example of a demon is the cat Behemoth from M. Bulgakov’s work “The Master and Margarita”.

Leviathan

A huge multi-headed sea monster. In some interpretations it is considered a fallen angel, in others - a serpent-tempter of the first people, in others - a creature created by God before all living things.

Some sources indicate that God destroyed the beast in prehistoric times, but there is also an opinion that a mortal battle between Leviathan and Behemoth is expected in the future.

Glasialabolas (Glasia Labolas)

Governor of the Underworld. Presented in the form of a dog with griffin wings.

Can make a mortal invisible, teach art instantly, and evoke the love of friends and enemies. The culprit of murders and bloodshed, obeys Nebiros