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

• the level at which we exist in our daily life;
• fairies level;
• the third is inhabited by gnomes and elves;
• the fourth is inhabited by mythological creatures such as unicorns, flying horses (for example, Pegasus) or cyclops;
• the fifth, sixth and seventh levels are the lower ones, and they are said to be inhabited by terrible creatures.

The lower levels do not really exist, but since very a large number of people think of these creatures, they become tulpa, 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, it is believed, drank the blood of children (Lamia also attacked pregnant women), and Empusa seduced young men, and then killed, drinking blood and eating entrails.

Demon tempting a married couple

In India, Paku Pati (whose name literally means "lord of the flock") 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 omnipotent force, because he can move into corpses and revive them - which gives rise to the 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 in the pre-written history of man. It seems that everything inexplicable, be it volcanic eruptions, disease, plague or natural phenomena, were explained through the participation of "evil spirits." Obviously, the only way for man to explain unhappiness was an evil being or God's wrath, who should have been propitiated by offerings or sacrifices.

Given all the suffering that man has gone through in his entire history, it is understandable that we came up with our own mythology to explain life's difficulties.

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

This is how some famous demons are explained.

Demon Lilith

Lilith, about whom we know from the Talmud and the Bible, was believed to be able to render a woman sterile or lead to a miscarriage, and make a man powerless (note that, albeit in a negative sense, but it is recognized that a woman gives life and deprives it). Her father was the sky god Anna, the creator of the universe.

In the "Alphabet of Ben Sirach" Lilith is called the first wife of Adam, like him, made of clay. But she demanded equality with Adam, which he refused 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 to be another attempt to belittle a woman in comparison with a man). Legends say that if a person wears protective amulet, Lilith will not harm him.

On the basis of this belief and thanks to the fear of death and destruction, amulets appeared, which are believed to give the wearer good luck and protection. And today we continue to use them, wearing a crucifix, crystals, signs of the zodiac and similar symbols. I do not believe that the amulet itself has any power; his abilities, on the contrary, appear due to the forces that we give him, as well as due to his historical significance ..

Archaeologists have retrieved countless amulets from the ground over the years; the British Museum in London even exhibits some of them that protected women from the infamous Lilith. Francine claims that Lilith is not evil, and in fact rules the fairies and the lower powers of the earth.

Banshees and sirens

Celtic folklore tells the story of numerous spirits that have a female appearance, both good and bad. One of the most famous perfumes 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 they died. close person... I've heard about it so often that I asked Francine about it. At first it was very difficult for me to accept her explanations, but they turned out to be more meaningful than any other.

She told me that before a person dies, his soul, or psyche, already knows that leaving this world is inevitable. The soul emits an audible scream, even before the death of a person, and because of the heavy and humid air of the British Isles, this "silent" cry is often heard - it was attributed to the banshee.

Here you can remember 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 dates back to the witch hunt, when many women were burned at the stake.

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

The myths about incubi and succubi make it possible to explain unwanted pregnancies, the birth of children out of wedlock, the deformity of children at birth, and the like in a form convenient for everyone. Belief in them also allowed the inquisitors to look for signs in the form of moles or birthmarks on a person's body, which would indicate that these people were seduced by demons in the guise of a man or woman. People seem to have been taken over by a massive frenzy that arouses suspicion; when all this hell was invented, the Church had an excuse to burn the unfortunate at the stake. Tragically, the remnants of this hysteria persist to this day.

Gargoyles

Many of the gargoyles that you can see on the walls of cathedrals seem to be statues of demons. Gargoyles (they were also called "grotesques") are mythical creatures, masons put them on roofs to decorate the pipes that drain rainwater from the 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 the penetration of evil into the room, they had to assume the appearance of evil themselves. I have always believed that it was tasteless to expose such so-called mythological statues outside the prayer room.

I don’t think one should pay too much attention to myths that have arisen because science or tradition has failed to explain certain phenomena. In other words, why be afraid of the demons that were created to intimidate the crowd if it only makes it worse? Again, if we can't explain something, we make it negative ... as if we have nothing more to worry about - like AIDS, war, 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 were not yet discovered, the “bad humors” that enter the body were blamed for everything. People were bloodletted to rid them of bad humors, and some, like George Washington, bled to death as a result of this treatment. We may never be able to get rid of the idea of \u200b\u200bcurses or infesting demons. Would you believe that in our time so many people turn to me to check if they are cursed? They simply do not want to take responsibility for the lifestyle that they have chosen on the path to perfection according to the will of God.

Demons, of course, don't enter our bodies, but negative energy or a heavy 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" life situation, and therefore there are stomach problems, or we strain too much in business and earn back pain, and so on. Our body literally tells us: if you continue to tell everyone that your heart is broken, then you will have heart problems, if your blood boils from communication with another person, then you will develop high blood pressure.

The creepiest demons of the world's religions

Dark forces are represented by different demons, and each entity has its own functions, so one is responsible for fear, and the other for drunkenness. To protect themselves from them, people from time immemorial have used different amulets. There is a list of the main "villains" who have distinguished themselves in history.

What is demonology?

The paranormal science that studies demons is called demonology. With its help, you can not only find out the history of the existence of one or another representative of the dark forces, but also understand how you can get in touch with them using a ritual and control. Christian demonology is not a fairy tale and it is necessary to approach its study with the utmost responsibility. It is not recommended to contact with dark forces for people who have mental problems.

Who are demons?

There are different definitions of demons, for example, they are considered to be spirits-intermediaries between the earth and the other world. The Slavs also call them demons, and Christian demonology - the fallen angels, who are the barrier between people and God. Many will be surprised by the fact that they can be both good (zudemon) and bad (cacodemon). The word "demon" is "full of wisdom." In Jewish demonology, dark forces are divided into specific classes. The adherents summon demons to support them and help them fulfill their wish.

Demonology is all about demons

Even in ancient times, people were not too lazy and created a kind of classification. Christian specialists in distribution were guided by the existing hierarchy in hell, which made it possible to further emphasize their responsibilities. The most important fallen demon is Satan, who is the head of the demonic army. It is worth saying that a demonologist is engaged in the study of dark forces - an occultist who knows everything about demons and evil spirits.

Demon of Gluttony

Excessiveness and greed in food, which destroys a person, is usually called gluttony. The demon Behemoth is responsible for this vice.

1. There are mentions of him in the Bible, where God, together with Leviathan, demonstrates him to the righteous Job to prove his power.
2. The translation of the name of this demon means "animals", which directly indicates the size of this demon.
3. In Jewish legends, Behemoth is called the king of beasts.
4. Demonology believes that this demon can take the form of any large animal.
5. The hippopotamus considers it his duty to evoke animal tendencies in humans, encouraging the desire to blaspheme and swear.
6. They depict him with an elephant's head and a huge belly. He is also presented with an additional face on his chest. This is explained by the legend that the Behemoth descended from Indian creatures.

Demon Behemoth

Demon of drunkenness

The demonic essence of the lower plane, which joins a person when his own desires (vices) begin to destroy the energy, is a larva. After some time, it gets stronger, and the person weakens, and then she can easily control him.

1. Many believe that Larva is a demon of drunkenness, but she can control other addictions of people, exacerbating the situation.
2. Having attached itself to a person, the essence begins to push the person towards vicious addiction. At the same time, he will feel euphoria from alcohol and other vices.
3. Over time, larva penetrates the physical body of its victim, which causes many diseases.
4. There are special rituals that allow you to expel the essence, but without a person's great desire to cope with it.

Demon Lyarva

Demon of fear

One of the most powerful demons, who personifies 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 essence.

1. The name of this demon is translated from the Hebrew language as destruction.
2. Most scientists claim that Abaddon is a demon who originally performed the functions of a destroyer, being on Divine service... The love of murder was the reason for his expulsion from heaven to Hell, where he is the main military leader.
3. The Revelation of John describes how Abaddon leads a horde of locusts against humanity, by which they mean special demons.

Demon Abbadon

Demon of envy

One of the deadly vices of humanity is ruled by the monster Leviathan. References to him can be found in Old Testament and other religious sources. The description of demons by different demonologists is different, and the patron saint of envy is considered a demon, a hellish prince and even the supreme deity.

1. Leviathan is a sea beast that has immense strength and size.
2. The book of Job details God's plan to create this creature.
3. They represent him as a huge beast, which has two jaws, is covered with scales and breathes fire, due to which it evaporates the seas.
4. Scientists believe that in the Middle Ages it was often associated with large sea animals, for example, a whale or a sperm whale.

Demon Leviathan

Demon of Lies

The most important among demons is Satan, who controls all the vices of a person, forcing him to deceive, commit sinful acts and anger the Lord. It is believed that he was originally the main helper of God, and then, for his sinful deeds, God threw him into Hell.

1. The demon Satan is traditionally represented by a black man of enormous stature. Some sources describe his ability to shape-shift and his favorite form is the serpent, which made Eve sin.
2. Christians believe that Satan is the head of Hell, who accepts sinners by inventing punishments for them.
3. In Christian books, many negative events are attributed to him, for example, because of him the first people sinned, he persuaded Cain to kill his brother, and also made attempts to spoil the ark by launching a mouse into it, which gnawed the bottom of the ship. He also created all diseases.
4. In demonology, suicide is also considered a devilish obsession.

Demon Satan

Demon of greed

IN modern world more and more often, wealth and luxury make a person commit sinful acts. It is believed that the demon of Mamon patronizes this. In fact, ideas about him are not always correct.

1. If a person considers the main thing in his life financial well-being, then they say that he is possessed by the spirit of Mamon. However, some ministers claim that the essence can help to cope with poverty.
2. According to legend, the Devil was the one who slipped the demon to people as a god of material happiness, so you can find references that the ancestors sacrificed their children to him so that he would give them wealth.

Demon Mamon

Demon of fornication

In the hellish hierarchy, one of the first positions is occupied by the demon Asmodeus. It is believed that he is one of the four demons closest to Lucifer.

1. The demon Asmodeus has three faces: bull, human and donkey. He has goose membranes on his feet, and he moves on a dragon.
2. Its main purpose is the destruction of families, for which it pushes men and women to commit adultery.
3. He is considered the patron saint of warriors, since he controls the elements of destruction.
4. Asmodeus is credited with the power over gambling, so he is the manager of the gambling establishments of Hell.
5. The demon world 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

Despair Demon

One of the most frequently mentioned lords of the Underworld is the demon Astaroth. Kabbalah pays special attention to him, where he is included in the list of ten archdevils.

1. The demon Astaroth has tremendous powers, so the secret secrets of all people on earth are revealed to him. His knowledge is immeasurable, for example, he knows the true reasons why each of the fallen angels betrayed God. This is directly reflected in his images, where the demon is presented with a book in his hands.
2. He is considered one of the most loyal demons. They represent him as the patron saint of people who are looking for truth.
3. In some sources, Astaroth is described as a member of the Knightly Order of the Fly.
4. The expulsion of Astaroth was a forced measure and a protest to social injustice.
5. The main enemy from the good forces of the demon is Saint Bartholomew.
6. There are several versions regarding the description of it appearance... There is an option that he moves on a dragon and his appearance is ugly. The demon's breath has an incredible stench. Another demonologist believes that Astaroth was a beautiful youth who had angel wings on his back.
7. To protect yourself from the demon, you must use a special magic ring, which should be kept near your face.

Demon Astaroth

Demon of despondency

Many people are familiar with the state of depression and apathy, which can lead to serious problems. The powerful demon Belphegor controls despondency. They also call him Baal Fegor, Velfegor and Waalfegor.

Each mythology has its own list of the most powerful creations, both representing the forces of light and the forces of darkness.

In some religions they are more structured, in others less. In Christianity, which has had a considerable influence on occult views on, there are several conflicting views on demons, their essence, image, power and hierarchy.

But, nevertheless, it is possible to isolate the most powerful demonswho undoubtedly occupy key places in the hierarchy of hell.

Demon names and power

According to various sources, the number the most powerful demons their number is different. Here, those of them will be highlighted that are considered the strongest according to the version of most religious teachings of Christianity and religions close to it.

And also, according to most mystics and occultists. The most powerful are:

Devil, Satan, Lucifer - the most powerful demon of the fiery hyena, the lord of hell, the concentration of universal evil. He has a huge number of names and forms. Moreover, in different Abrahamic religions and in different epochs there are differences in its description. fallen angel, rebelled against the Lord. At the same time, in the Middle Ages, the devil was also correlated with Beelzivul, although this demon is also an independent being.

It is possible that Satan is a broader concept than just a name or title and includes a collective image of the highest demons. But this claim is controversial.

Right Hand of the Lord of Hell

The last giant sea monster, which according to some versions is considered the highest demons, according to others, one of the incarnations of Satan. Lilith's position is very ambiguous.

But she definitely occupies a high position and has tremendous strength.

In a number of divisions, the four supreme, and therefore the most powerful demons are Lucifer, Leviathan, Satan and Belial.

Other positions

A separate division is offered by Satanists with a clearer structure. But it lends itself to criticism, both the church and the occultists.

The mystics and occultists themselves also do not have a consensus on the power of demons.

There are times when representatives of different directions argue about the meaning and power of individual demons.

A completely separate look at demon power is a statement, which rarely leaves the circle of some mystics, that all demons of hell are divided by species.

And representatives of the same species, being inextricably linked, have equal power. Thus, a completely different hierarchy is emerging.

Details, however, are unknown. Since the supporters of this classification of demons practically do not share this information.

All the peoples of the world have traditions and legends about good angels and evil spirits. Legends have been passed down for centuries. The power and mystery of mystical creatures excites and fascinates people even today. Almighty spirits are the main characters literary works and movies, some people worship otherworldly deities, so many will be interested to know what the names of the most famous demons of hell are.

History of the appearance of demons

Translated from the ancient Greek language, the word "demon" means "carrying wisdom", "divine power", "fateful fate." In ancient times, it was believed that they are the helpers of the gods - the highest beings living in the universe. They were intermediaries between the earthly and the other worlds and constantly came into contact with people.

Spirits can be both good (protectors and keepers) and evil, seeking to deceive and subjugate a person, taking his soul.

People considered demons to be the main cause of all their troubles and misfortunes, because of their evil and restless nature, they constantly sent diseases to mortals, subordinated them to their will, led into temptation.

Demonology (the doctrine of evil spirits) includes a complete list of demons that have ever existed, a list of their names and abilities, detailed instructions on where they live and how they look, a description of magical rituals that help to summon otherworldly forces, as well as a description of ways to fight evil ... Each religion has its own mythical ideas about the structure of the Universe, powerful creatures, the underworld - the Underworld.

1. Christianity. Demons are angels who were once cast out of heaven for a serious offense. They betrayed God and succumbed to Satan's temptation. In Christianity, the angel who decided to go against the Lord is called Lucifer (from the Hebrew language his name is translated as the morning star). He stood at the head of the army of apostate angels and wanted to seize power into his own hands. Archangel Michael, the leader of the divine army, who, having won this battle, threw Lucifer into hell, spoke out against the fallen angel. In the underworld, the apostate angels turned into evil ones. Since then, the struggle for human souls has not stopped between good and evil.
2. Slavic mythology. Among the ancient Slavs, knowledge about the structure of the Universe, natural elements, good and evil was based on beliefs in magical creatures. Natural phenomena spirits (air, water, earth and fire) ruled, magical creatures (brownies, witches, fairies) were responsible for everyday life, and the gods controlled the seasons. Underground was the realm of the dead, where most of the evil demons lived. A person who sinned, committed a crime, after death did not find rest, but turned into evil mythical creature - a mermaid, a ghoul, a witch.
3. Japanese religion. According to the ideas of the Eastern sages, the ancient gods rule the world. Higher beings - kami - are responsible for life in the universe, including people. Demons can be found everywhere. They influence the fate of mortals. Occultism is widespread in Japan - specially trained magicians summon evil spirits and worship them.
4. Beliefs of African tribes. The inhabitants of the desert believed in otherworldly forces. Each person had his own guardian angel, protecting him from harm, and an evil demon, tempting to taste vice. They assumed attractive forms and hunted for human souls. Sorcerers created voodoo dolls, with the help of which they controlled evil spirits.

All stories about demons were passed from mouth to mouth and have survived to this day in the form of ancient chronicles and myths.

Existing species

In many cultures of the world, a demon is an evil mythical creature that easily subjugates people to its will. The spirit takes a soul from a person and makes him fulfill all his whims, feeding on negative feelings and energy. Sorcerers who are fond of demonology often come into contact with the otherworldly forces of hell, asking them for help and support.

Followers of demonology divide all the evil spirits of hell into the following main groups:

• equal in strength to the mighty gods;
• spirits that have the appearance of a person (in the past they were beautiful angels);
• evil creatures in the form of animals;
• like plants.

Demons live in the other world, invisible and inaccessible to the common man. It can be hell (in other religions - the underworld), where they were exiled by the gods. Spirits often infiltrate various household items: using them, people, without noticing it, fall under the destructive power of these creatures. Evil demons associated with natural elements live in water, forest, cemetery.

External appearance

Huge growth, hooves, horns, fiery flames and a long tail - this is a demon drawn by the consciousness of people. Mythical creatures can take on any form. Evil spirits turn into attractive men and sexy women, in order to seduce and destroy a person with his beautiful appearance. Rubbing into trust, the evil spirit enchants and subdues the chosen victim to its will. They show the true essence only when they want to intimidate a person.

You can see them with your own eyes only if they themselves want to prove themselves in front of mortals. Even an invisible evil spirit radiates such a strong energy that a person can feel it. It seems to the victim that someone is nearby, there is a feeling of anxiety, fear, oppression and anxiety. Most of all hellish beings are attracted by merciful, kind, righteous and sincere people.

No obstacle in the form of doors or walls can keep the demon. They do not tolerate everything that is connected with the church and hate the Lord God, therefore they go to various tricks in order to get and destroy a pure soul, thereby turning a person into their slave. They live by the energy that radiates from the one who has stepped on the path of sin: resentment, hatred, envy, greed, pride emanating from the sacrifice, make them a hundred times stronger and more powerful.

Demon names

The first classification was drawn up before our era. During the heyday of Christianity in the Middle Ages, demonologists made a list of hellish beings living in the underworld, in which they prescribed a clear hierarchy of evil spirits, told what their magical abilities were.

The most reliable list was compiled by the German occultist Johann Weier. He counted 72 Prince of Darkness and more than seven million ordinary evil entities that have certain abilities and obey the supreme demons.

The names of the demons of hell men are collected in the top 12.

1. Lucifer. As an angel, he was God's favorite. Puffed up and trying to go against the Lord, he was expelled for treason and ended up imprisoned in hell. This demon is called the most powerful Prince of Darkness. He is the leader of all living in hell. His once beautiful angelic appearance turned into an ugly appearance from anger and pride. For many centuries Lucifer has resisted the forces of light and is trying to seize power over the world of people, subjugating their souls. The second name of the demon - Devil or Satan (from the Latin “enemy”) corresponds to such a mortal sin as anger.
2. Astaroth. The second strongest and most powerful demon from hell in male form. He is responsible for keeping the treasures of the underworld. Astaroth supported Lucifer in his attempt to seize power in heaven and overthrow God. This spirit is the most beautiful of all male demons. He has tremendous attractiveness and charm. Demons love him. Can empower people magical abilities... Easily possesses people and subordinates them to his will. Likes to take on the appearance of a person. He is depicted as a huge and stately man holding a right palm snake.
3. Demon of gluttony Beelzebub. This is an evil spirit, which is subject to legions of thousands of warriors. It is customary to depict him in the form of a huge monster that looks like a fly and has 3 heads. From childhood he possessed unique abilities understand and control insects, using them to achieve their insidious goals.
4. The demon of lies Belial. He is considered the chief priest of hell. The evil spirit hates people and harms them. Belial got its second name for a reason. Conniving at human lies, he is the patron saint gambling... By luring them into his nets, he deceived and led players astray from the righteous path. Belial did not like to frighten people and rarely took on a frightening appearance. He had a cheerful disposition and loved to joke on the chosen victim. This demon is subject to 88 legions of the infernal army. Quite often people themselves called this spirit, making sacrifices to it and expressing their requests. Those who were faithful to him, the demon generously rewarded.
5. The demon of lust Asmodeus. Close friend Lucifer. A spirit capable of creating discord even in the strongest family. He instilled in the hearts of people jealousy, debauchery and temptation. He is cynical and cruel. The element of this evil spirit is war and destruction. He is the steward of hellish games.
6. The lazy demon Belphegor. By its strength, it is able to compete with Asmodeus and Beselvul. Loves human suffering, sows anger, anger and discord. In many religions, he is portrayed as a beautiful demoness. Sorcerers often call him to help them accomplish what they want.
7. The demon of fear Abaddon. This is the Devil's chief adviser, a skillful and experienced commander, to whom a huge hellish army is subordinate. Once Abaddon lived with Lucifer in paradise. He embodied the divine will, enforcing the decision to execute the guilty. For his excessive love of violence and murder, he was expelled.
8. Baal, the demon of treachery. He was considered the most cruel evil spirit of hell. It is customary to depict him in the form of a huge bull. He was worshiped by many nations. The sacrifice that was brought to the demon was a small child.
9. Adramaleh. He was considered the Chancellor of Hell, the main adviser of Lucifer. Ancient people depicted him as a half-man with a horse's head and a peacock's tail. The symbol of an evil spirit is hellfire.
10. Gremory. One of the great Princes of Darkness. Loved to take on guise beautiful womanriding a camel. He knew how to predict the future, easily looked into the past. This demon, if desired, could enrich any person, pointing out the hidden treasures, give a man the love of a woman he had chosen.
11. Demon of greed Mammon. This hellish creature embodies such a character trait as greed. He was considered the master of wealth, he seduced people with money, for which they began to steal, kill and betray. A demon close to the ruling top of hell.
12. Astaroth. The oldest and wisest demon in the underworld. The truth is open to him. Only he knows the real reasons why the fallen angels were expelled from Hell, and what passions torment them. Often he is identified with the powerful goddess Astarte.

Demons from the list are considered the most ancient otherworldly entities in hell. Many of these names have become household names, others have inspired writers and artists to create real works of art.

Demonic creatures

In the Underworld live not only demons, who were once angels, but also evil creatures that are not inferior to them in their power. The most famous are 2 mythical heroes.

1. Hippopotamus is a magical creature that can take the form of any large animal. This demon never incarnates into a person. The king of beasts is the name of this mythical creature. The demon is able to awaken the most base feelings in a person. Under his influence, people become like an animal, which is controlled by the instincts of profit and procreation. The hippopotamus is cunning and cruel, very strong. He is considered the guardian of the night. The image of this demon was used by Mikhail Bulgakov while writing his book The Master and Margarita.
2. Leviathan - this demon exists in the legends of many peoples. Some identify him with a snake that seduced Eve with an apple. By giving her the forbidden fruit, he thereby violated the Lord's plans for people. In other beliefs, Leviathan is represented by a huge monster that was created by the Creator and became the first living being in the Universe. Despite the existing discrepancies, Leviathan is always depicted as huge snake... There is even a mention of this powerful creature in the Bible. Leviathan was so angry and cruel that the Lord himself punished him for this and destroyed his own creation.

Conclusion

Ancient legends about the Princes of Darkness, who are constantly fighting the forces of light for human soul... The list of demons men from hell is very long - it includes more than seven million names. These are powerful creatures with certain magical abilities. Faith in their power does not wane.

Many people who practice the occult resort to evil spirits for help and turn to demons from the underworld for help, using old magic rites... The demonic theme is so popular that many literary works have been written about evil spirits and hundreds of feature films have been shot.

Images of female evil creatures have existed in all religions, cults and beliefs. Often, the same image has been transformed through cultures different nations, countries, religious worldview... Its name and distinctive features were changed, but the essence remained practically unchanged. The list of female representatives of the dark forces includes the names of female demons according to the Kabbalistic tradition, which are known among the followers of this and some other mystical movements. Many of them have their prototypes in ancient mythologies.

Who are demonesses, or female demons?

Demons are supernatural beings, spirits that have been an integral part of beliefs and beliefs throughout human history. religious movements... They tried to appease them in order to ward off misfortune, magicians and sorcerers called out to them, they were worshiped as powerful, fought, tried to put them into their service and take control.

In ancient cultures, demons could be associated with both the forces of evil and the forces of good. With the spread of Christianity, the word demon acquired an exclusively negative meaning. In the Christian tradition, demons are fallen angels who have gone over to the side of Satan and are gathering fallen souls. Accordingly, demonesses are female images of demons, servants of the devil.

In Western occultism, demons of both sexes play an important role. Their images go back to the mystical teachings of Kabbalah and Jewish mythology. Demon women are fallen angels, wives and accomplices of Satan, each of whom performs its own special function and is responsible for its own sphere of evil deeds. The most powerful demonesses are called succubi - these are the four ancestors of the demons Lilith, Agrath bat-Makhlat, Naama and Ishet Zenunim.

The main task of female demonic beings is to cause misfortune and misfortune to people. Some of them lie in wait for lonely travelers on the roads, others - send fatal diseases, the third - they hunt children, and almost all of them indulge in debauchery and adultery. Demonesses, as a rule, have a devilish beauty and with the help of their spells seduce men, introduce them to their atrocities and incline them to vice.

However, no matter how cunning and seductive they may be, beautiful demons are powerless before the righteous. A pure and righteous soul will always resist temptation.

The classic list of demonesses includes the names of female demons, who are mainly found in Kabbalistic literature. Many of them came from Jewish mythology and other ancient religions, some are mentioned in the Bible. Sometimes this list is replenished with the names of female deities from the ancient religious cults of Egypt, Babylon, Greece, India and other ancient states. As a rule, goddesses are ranked among the demons. feminine, destruction, death, females, sorceresses and sorceresses such as Kali, Hecate, Morgana, Uma and others.