Dark forces are represented by different demons, and each entity has its own functions, so one is responsible for fear, and the other is responsible for drinking. To protect themselves from them, people from time immemorial used different amulets. There is a list of the main "villains" who have distinguished themselves in history.
What is demonology?
Paranormal science, which deals with the study of demons, is called demonology. With its help, you can not only learn the history of the existence of one or another representative of the dark forces, but also understand how one can go out with them through ritual and control. Christian demonology is not a fairy tale and it is necessary to approach it in the most responsible way. It is not recommended to contact dark forces with people who have mental problems.
Who are the demons?
There are different definitions of demons, for example, they are considered as intermediary spirits between the earth and the other world. Slavs call them demons yet, and Christian demonology - fallen angels, which are a barrier between people and God. Many will be surprised by the fact that they can be as good (zudemony) and bad (cacodemons). The word "demon" is "full of wisdom." In the Jewish demonology, dark forces are divided into certain classes. Devotees of black magic summon demons to support them and help to fulfill the desire.
Demonology - all about demons
Even in ancient times, people were not too lazy and created some sort of classification. Christian experts in the distribution were guided by the existing hierarchy in hell, which allowed them to additionally emphasize their duties. The most important fallen demon is Satan, who is the head of the demonic army. It should be said that the study of the dark forces engaged in a demonologist - the occultist, who knows everything about demons and evil spirits.
Demon of Gluttony
Excessive and greedy for food, which destroys a person, is called gluttony. Responsible for this defect is the demon Behemoth.
- There are references to him in the Bible, where he, along with Leviathan, demonstrates God to the righteous Job to prove his power.
- Translation of the name of this demon means "animals", which directly indicates the magnitude of this demon.
- In the Jewish traditions, the Behemoth is called the king of beasts.
- Demonology believes that this demon can take the form of any large animals.
- Behemoth considers it his duty to evoke animal tendencies in man, prompting a desire to blaspheme and swear.
- Represent it with an elephant's head and a huge belly. He is also represented with an additional face on his chest. This is explained by the legend that there was a Behemoth from Indian creatures.
Demon Hippo
Demon of drunkenness
The demonic essence of the lower plane, which joins a man when his own desires (vices) begin to destroy energy, is the larva. After a while, she grows stronger, and a person weakens and then she can easily manage it.
- Many believe that larva is a demon of drunkenness, but it can also control other people's dependencies, exacerbating the situation.
- Having attached to the person essence, begins to push the person to a vicious dependence. At the same time, he will feel the euphoria from the use of alcohol and other vices.
- Over time, larva penetrates into the physical body of its victim, which causes many diseases.
- There are special rituals that allow you to expel the essence, but without the great desire of a person to cope with it can not.
Demon Lärva
The Demon of Fear
One of the most powerful demons, who embodies the power of destruction and horror, is Abaddon. Some modern Jewish sources consider him an angel, and his demonic characteristics are attributed only because of his rigid nature.
- The name of this demon from the Hebrew is translated as death.
- Most scholars claim that Abaddon is a demon who originally served as a destroyer while in the Divine service. The love of murder caused him to be driven from heaven to hell, where he is the chief commander.
- In the Revelation of John it is described how Abaddon leads a host of locusts against humanity, by which are meant special demons.
Demon Abbadon
Demon of envy
One of the deadly vices of mankind is controlled by the monster Leviathan. Mention of him can be found in the Old Testament and other religious sources. The description of the demons differs among different demonologists, and they consider the protector of envy to be a demon, an infernal prince and even a supreme deity.
- Leviathan is a sea beast, which has tremendous power and magnitude.
- The book of Job explains in detail the plan of God to create this being.
- Represent it as a huge beast, which has two jaws, is covered with scales and breathes fire, so it evaporates the seas.
- Scientists believe that the demon Leviathan in the Middle Ages was often associated with large marine animals, such as a whale or sperm whale.
Demon Leviathan
The demon of lies
The most important among demons is Satan, who controls all the vices of man, forcing him to deceive, commit sinful acts and anger the Lord. It is believed that he was originally a major helper of God, and then, for his sinful deeds, God threw him into Hell.
- Demon Satan is traditionally represented by a black man of enormous growth. Some sources describe his ability to werewolves and his favorite form is the serpent, which made Eva sin.
- Christians believe that Satan is the head of Hell, who accepts sinners by inventing punishments for them.
- In Christian books, he is credited with many negative events, for example, because of him the first people sinned, he persuaded Cain to murder his brother, and also made attempts to spoil the ark by launching a mouse into it that gnawed the bottom of the ship. He also created all the diseases.
- In demonology, devilish obsession is considered a mental disorder and suicide.
Demon Satan
Demon of greed
In the modern world, riches and luxury make people commit sinful deeds more and more often. It is believed that patronizes this demon Mamon. In fact, the idea of it is not always correct.
- If a person considers financial well-being to be the main thing in his life, they say that he is possessed by the spirit of Mamon. At the same time, some ministers insist that the essence can help to cope with poverty.
- According to legend, the Devil was the one who slipped people as a god of material happiness to the demon, so one can find references that his ancestors sacrificed their children for him to give them wealth.
Demon of Mammon
The demon of fornication
In the hellish hierarchy one of the first positions is occupied by the demon Asmodeus. It is believed that he enters the four of the most close to Lucifer demons.
- Demon Asmodeus has three faces: the bull, the human and the donkey. On his legs are goose-eardrums, and he moves on a dragon.
- His main purpose is to destroy families, for which he pushes men and women to betrayal.
- He is considered the patron of warriors, because he controls the elements of destruction.
- Asmodeus is credited with power over gambling, so he is the administrator of the gambling establishments of Hell.
- The world of demons is filled with various contradictory statements, for example, there is a version that Asmodeus was never a fallen angel and he is a descendant of the relationship between Adam and Lilith.
Demon Asmodeus
The Demon of Despair
One of the most frequently mentioned rulers of the Underworld is the demon Astaroth. He pays special attention to Kabbalah, where he is included in the list of ten arch-devil.
- The demon Astaroth has tremendous powers, so he discovers the secret secrets of all people on earth. His knowledge is immense, for example, he knows the true reasons why each of the fallen angels betrayed God. This directly affects his images, where the demon is presented with a book in his hands.
- He is considered one of the most loyal demons. Represent him as the patron of people who are engaged in the search for truth.
- In some sources, Astaroth is described as a member of the Knighthood Order of the Fly.
- The expulsion of Astaroth was a forced measure and a protest to social injustice.
- The main opponent of the good forces of the demon is Saint Bartholomew.
- There are several versions concerning the description of its appearance. There is an option that he moves on the dragon and his face is ugly. The demon's breath has an incredible stench. Another demonologist believes that Astaroth was a fine young man, who had angel wings behind him.
- To protect yourself from the devil, you must use a special magic ring, which should be kept near the face.
Demon Astaroth
Demon of Despair
Many people are familiar with the state of depression and apathy, which can lead to serious problems. The powerful demon Belferegor is controlling dejection. They also call it Baal-Peor, Welfegor and Baalfegor.
- It is believed that this demon brings dissension among people and makes you suffer.
- In the Occultism Belphegor is considered the sixth of the ten archdemonians, who was a genius of discoveries and inventions.
- Demonology depicts this as a beardless man with a hammer in his hands. Characteristic features include a large trunk, which is symbolized by its priapic phallus.
- Has the ability to take on the appearance of a young nude woman, so in some sources Belfergore is described as a demoness of a female poda.
- Modern psychics claim that the demon turned into an old man who moves around in a wheelchair. It is best to call it from the top of the hill.
Demon Belfegor