Demonology:101
The History of Demonology is one that is quite unclear before 1160 B.C. ,
however writings from Wolfram von Eschenbach (1170B.C.-1220B.C.) state that
Magic was first concieved in a city called Persida and that a Nomad named
Klingsor traveled there and brought back with him the art of Magically effecting
whatever he wished. When Klingsor found the strength of his true powers he
began to brag about how sly and cunning he was to get women into bed, but
that served him no justice after he got caught sleeping with the kings wife (The
Queen). Klingsor was castrated and turned into a Eunuch and never again
looked favorabley upon man nor woman again, he enjoyed seeing other people
suffer and that was the only thing that gave him great joy. This was one of the
first recorded examples of the weak becoming empowered by sacrificing
themselves to the Devils and Demons in exchange for sweet revenge. We find
the word Magic used above simply because any time you entered into the world
of conjuring or summoning evil or dark forces that is what it was called, later
threw the centuries magic took on many forms like Elemental, White, Dark,
Black,Etc and then Demonology was given it's own Category.
During Jesus Christ's Life he had many confrontations with Demons. He cast out
many Demons and Devils and there are numerous accounts in the Bible of this.
One of the most memorable would be the casting out of demons in the desert.
This is when Jesus cast out the Demons that were in the Desert into the bodies
of Pigs as they scattered away. This is one of the reasons why most of the
Islamic Faith does not eat Pork. Another example would be one of the most
recognized phrases in the history of Demonology " My name is Legion! ". In
MARK 5:2-5:9 Jesus entered the land of Gadarenes and encountered a man
who was posessed. When Jesus spoke to the Demon and said " COME OUT OF
THE MAN, THOU UNCLEAN SPIRIT, WHAT IS THOU NAME? The Demon
answered "MY NAME IS LEGION : FOR WE ARE MANY! "
After Jesus Christs died on the cross and the Catholic Church was founded ,
there were many accounts and happenings that were blamed on by Demons.
Seizures were one of them, tho medical, the Catholic church looked at Seizures
as the workings of Demons trying to overtake a persons body as well as his soul.
It was not until the early days of medicine that these Seizures were found to be
caused by the body responding to a disease in which there was no cure for at
the time. This example is one of the most important reasons why Demonologists
kind of Died off for hundreds of years, Skepticism. I am not saying that
Demonologists were not common, they were, in fact there is more proof of
Demonology between when Jesus died and the Middle Ages than any other time
span in history.
From about the Middle Ages up unto the early 1800's the greatest years of
Demonology (The Golden Era)was that of the European Witch Craze. Even
though thousands of people died a horrible death, it inspired many
Demonologists to continue there work but trying hard not to get caught,however
the Art of Demonology Died Off after the end of that era and was only carried on
by a hand full of Theologians.
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THE WORD DEMON
The term "demon" was not always understood to have the absolutely
negative connotation that it does today. Homer used the terms "demons"
and "gods" more or less interchangeably. Another opinion was that
demons were intermediaries between men and gods, and that demons
had once been men. Plutarch speaks of "human souls as commencing,
first heroes, then demons, and afterward as advancing to a more
sublime degree." Philo of Byblus seems to draw on this same tradition
when he states that, "The most ancient of the barbarians, especially the
Phoenicians and Egyptians, from whom other people derived this
custom, accounted those the greatest gods who had found out things
most necessary and useful in life -- and had been benefactors to
mankind."
Our current use of the term "demon" is to denote a malignant spirit, and
comes to us primarily form New Testament writers. However, there is still
uncertainty as to whether or not demons are considered to be distinct
and separate from the Devil and his fallen angels.
negative connotation that it does today. Homer used the terms "demons"
and "gods" more or less interchangeably. Another opinion was that
demons were intermediaries between men and gods, and that demons
had once been men. Plutarch speaks of "human souls as commencing,
first heroes, then demons, and afterward as advancing to a more
sublime degree." Philo of Byblus seems to draw on this same tradition
when he states that, "The most ancient of the barbarians, especially the
Phoenicians and Egyptians, from whom other people derived this
custom, accounted those the greatest gods who had found out things
most necessary and useful in life -- and had been benefactors to
mankind."
Our current use of the term "demon" is to denote a malignant spirit, and
comes to us primarily form New Testament writers. However, there is still
uncertainty as to whether or not demons are considered to be distinct
and separate from the Devil and his fallen angels.
Demonical
Possesion
Possesion
Demon possession - that is, a human who has become inhabited or "taken over" by a demon and
who cannot, consequently, exercise his own will - is noted in the New Testament, specifically in
Mark, Chapter 5, ver. 12. Josephus also mentions a method of exorcism prescribed by Solomon,
which had "prevailed or succeeded greatly among them down to the present time." Unfortunately,
Josephus does not describe the method used.
There is little doubt that most of what was described in older times as "demon possession" would
today be diagnosed as some sort of mental illness, and treated accordingly. Nevertheless, a few
cases of possession do seem to crop up from time to time, and the Roman Catholic Church does
continue (sparingly) to perform exorcisms.
who cannot, consequently, exercise his own will - is noted in the New Testament, specifically in
Mark, Chapter 5, ver. 12. Josephus also mentions a method of exorcism prescribed by Solomon,
which had "prevailed or succeeded greatly among them down to the present time." Unfortunately,
Josephus does not describe the method used.
There is little doubt that most of what was described in older times as "demon possession" would
today be diagnosed as some sort of mental illness, and treated accordingly. Nevertheless, a few
cases of possession do seem to crop up from time to time, and the Roman Catholic Church does
continue (sparingly) to perform exorcisms.
| Periods of Increased Demon Activity |
Some historians of times past believed that there were cycles during which demonic
activity increased, and used this theory to explain various occurrences, much in the
same way as today's economic historians might explain historical events in terms of
trade, productivity and other factors. These older historians saw a rise in demonic activity
accompanying such occurrences as the destruction of Jerusalem, the fall of Rome and
the French Revolution, and would in all likelihood also have viewed the demonic theory
at work in relation to the rise of Nazism and World War II. In this day and age Demons are
more active than most people realize. Alot of their strength and power comes from the
fact that many people today do not even acknowledge their exsistance
activity increased, and used this theory to explain various occurrences, much in the
same way as today's economic historians might explain historical events in terms of
trade, productivity and other factors. These older historians saw a rise in demonic activity
accompanying such occurrences as the destruction of Jerusalem, the fall of Rome and
the French Revolution, and would in all likelihood also have viewed the demonic theory
at work in relation to the rise of Nazism and World War II. In this day and age Demons are
more active than most people realize. Alot of their strength and power comes from the
fact that many people today do not even acknowledge their exsistance
THE CATECHISM OF THE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Acknowledges demons
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Acknowledges demons
The Church teaches that Satan was at first a good angel, made by God: "The devil and other
demons were indeed created naturally good by God, but they became evil by their own doing."
The Catechism "Scripture speaks of a sin of the angels. This "fall" consists in the free choice of
these created spirits, who radically and IRREVOCABLY rejected God and his Reign."
demons were indeed created naturally good by God, but they became evil by their own doing."
The Catechism "Scripture speaks of a sin of the angels. This "fall" consists in the free choice of
these created spirits, who radically and IRREVOCABLY rejected God and his Reign."
Demons names and attributes
Abaddon King of Demons. Better known by his Greek name Apollyon.
Abigor A horseman with a lance and scepter, commanding 60 legions of devils.
Adramelech Chancellor of Hell and President of The High Council of Devils.
Aguares Grand Duke of Eastern Hell, commanding 30 legions of devils.
Alocer Grand Duke of Hell, commanding 36 legions of devils.
Amduscias Grand Duke of Hell, commanding 29 legions, popular with black magicians.
Andras Marquis of Hell, commanding 30 legions of devils.
Asmodeus Head of the Casinos of Hell, banished to the desert by Raphael.
Astaroth Grand Duke of Western Hell, Lord Treasurer of Hell.
Astarte One of a number of heathen gods and goddesses sometimes consigned to Hell.
Aym Grand Duke of Hell, commanding 26 legions of demons. Also Haborym.
Ayperos Prince of Hell, commanding 36 legions of devils.
Azazel Standard Bearer of the armies of Hell. Also Satanael.
Baal Commanding General of the Infernal Armies.
Baalberith Chief Secretary and Archivist of Hell, a second-order demon. Also Berith.
Balan Prince of Hell.
Bearded Demon, the His name cannot be given lest people deal with him in search of the Philosopher's Stone (as
King Solomon and Paracelsus are said to have done).
Beelzebub Prince of Demons, Lord of the Flies, second only to Satan.
Belial Prince of Trickery, Demon of Sodomy, sometimes called The Antichrist. It is likely he is also the one called
Zephar by the German demonologist Weir.
Belphegor Demon of Ingenious Discoveries and Wealth.
Buer Second-order demon but commanding 50 legions of devils.
Caym Grand President of Hell
Charon Boatman of Hell who ferries souls across the Styx or Archeron
Chax Grand Duke of Hell. Also Scox.
Cresil Demon of impurity and slovenliness (according to Sebastien Michaelis, 1613).
Dagon Baker of Hell, member of the House of Princes.
Eurynomus Prince of Hell who feeds on corpses.
Furfur Count of Hell, commanding 26 legions of demons.
Geryon Giant centaur who (Dante said) guards Hell. Others say the guardian is a dragon.
Hecate Queen of the witches.
Jezebeth Demon of Falsehoods.
Kasdeya According to The Book of Enoch (LXIX:12) 'the fifth Satan.'
Kobal Entertainment Director of Hell, patron of comedians
Leonard Inspector-General of Black Magic and Sorcery, The Great Negro of the witches' sabbats as a giant black
goat. In Germany, Urian.
Leviathan Grand Admiral of Hell; androgynous, he is said to have seduced both Adam and Eve.
Lilith Princess of Hell, first wife of Adam.
Malphas Grand President of Hell, commanding 40 legions of devils. Same as Caym?
Mammon A word misunderstood was personified as the Demon of Avarice.
Mastema Leader of the offspring of fallen angels by human beings.
Melchom Treasurer of the House of the Princes of Hell.
Mephistopheles In some versions, servant of Lucifer, in others, The Devil himself.
Merihim Prince of Pestilence.
Moloch Another demon inherited from Jewish belief.
Mullin Servant of the House of Princes, lieutenant to Leonard.
Murmur Count of Hell, Demon of Music.
Naburus Marquis of Hell, connected with Cerberus.
Nergal Chief of Secret Police of Hell, a second-order demon, married to Allotu.
Nybras Grand Publicist of the Pleasures of Hell, an inferior demon.
Nysrogh Chief of the House of Princes of Hell, a second order demon.
Orias Marquis of Hell, Demon of Diabolic Astrologers and Diviners.
Orthon A minor demon familiar to the Comte de Corasse and the Comte de Foix. Another personal demon known by
name is Sybacco, rather unreliably said to have attended Adriano Lemmi, connected with the alleged
Satanic-Masonic cult of Palladinism in 19th century Italy and then there are all sorts of demons (usually with French
names) that possessed French nuns, etc.
Paymon Master of Ceremonies of Hell.
Philotanus Demon assisting Belial in furthering pederasty and sodomy.
Proserpine In some accounts, Princess of Hell.
Pyro Prince of Falsehood.
Raum Count of Hell, commanding 30 legions of demons.
Rimmon Ambassador from Hell to (Czarist) Russia, Chief Physician of Hell. Also Damas.
Ronwe Minor demon commanding 19 legions of devils.
Samael Angel of Death, Prince of the Air, perhaps the one who tempted Eve.
Semiazas Chief of the Fallen Angels.
Shabriri Demon who struck people blind. The Jews also had goat demons (Schirim, Seirim), demon monsters
(Behemoth, Leviathan), and Lilim, Nazzikim, Ruchoth, and many more.
Sonneillon Demon of Hate (Michaelis).
Succorbenoth Chief Eunuch of the House of Princes, Demon of Gates and Jealousy.
Thamuz Ambassador of Hell, Creator of The Holy Inquisition, Investor of Artillery.
Ukobach Stationary Engineer of Hell, Inventor of Fireworks, maybe Cooking Out.
Uphir Head of the HMO of Hell, Demon physician and apothecary.
Valafar Grand Duke of Hell 'in charge' say Tondriau and Villeneuve (1972) 'of good relations among brigands.'
Verdelet Master of Ceremonies of the House of the Princes of Hell.
Verin Demon of Impatience.
Vetis A devil who specializes in tempting and corrupting the holy.
Xaphan Stokes the furnaces of Hell, a second-order demon.
Zaebos One of the many animal-human combinations in Hebrew imitation of the Sumerians. This one is part
crocodile, part human.
Zagam Demon of Deceit and Counterfeiting. He can do Christ's first miracle, changing water into wine.
In the list above the information allegedly was revealed by Baalberith to Soeur Madeleine de Demandoix in the early
17th century. She had pretty familiar names in her first hierarchy but her second (Carreau, Carnivean, Oeillet,
Rosier, Verrier) and their hierarchy (Belial, Olivier, Juvart) look incredibly French.
Abigor A horseman with a lance and scepter, commanding 60 legions of devils.
Adramelech Chancellor of Hell and President of The High Council of Devils.
Aguares Grand Duke of Eastern Hell, commanding 30 legions of devils.
Alocer Grand Duke of Hell, commanding 36 legions of devils.
Amduscias Grand Duke of Hell, commanding 29 legions, popular with black magicians.
Andras Marquis of Hell, commanding 30 legions of devils.
Asmodeus Head of the Casinos of Hell, banished to the desert by Raphael.
Astaroth Grand Duke of Western Hell, Lord Treasurer of Hell.
Astarte One of a number of heathen gods and goddesses sometimes consigned to Hell.
Aym Grand Duke of Hell, commanding 26 legions of demons. Also Haborym.
Ayperos Prince of Hell, commanding 36 legions of devils.
Azazel Standard Bearer of the armies of Hell. Also Satanael.
Baal Commanding General of the Infernal Armies.
Baalberith Chief Secretary and Archivist of Hell, a second-order demon. Also Berith.
Balan Prince of Hell.
Bearded Demon, the His name cannot be given lest people deal with him in search of the Philosopher's Stone (as
King Solomon and Paracelsus are said to have done).
Beelzebub Prince of Demons, Lord of the Flies, second only to Satan.
Belial Prince of Trickery, Demon of Sodomy, sometimes called The Antichrist. It is likely he is also the one called
Zephar by the German demonologist Weir.
Belphegor Demon of Ingenious Discoveries and Wealth.
Buer Second-order demon but commanding 50 legions of devils.
Caym Grand President of Hell
Charon Boatman of Hell who ferries souls across the Styx or Archeron
Chax Grand Duke of Hell. Also Scox.
Cresil Demon of impurity and slovenliness (according to Sebastien Michaelis, 1613).
Dagon Baker of Hell, member of the House of Princes.
Eurynomus Prince of Hell who feeds on corpses.
Furfur Count of Hell, commanding 26 legions of demons.
Geryon Giant centaur who (Dante said) guards Hell. Others say the guardian is a dragon.
Hecate Queen of the witches.
Jezebeth Demon of Falsehoods.
Kasdeya According to The Book of Enoch (LXIX:12) 'the fifth Satan.'
Kobal Entertainment Director of Hell, patron of comedians
Leonard Inspector-General of Black Magic and Sorcery, The Great Negro of the witches' sabbats as a giant black
goat. In Germany, Urian.
Leviathan Grand Admiral of Hell; androgynous, he is said to have seduced both Adam and Eve.
Lilith Princess of Hell, first wife of Adam.
Malphas Grand President of Hell, commanding 40 legions of devils. Same as Caym?
Mammon A word misunderstood was personified as the Demon of Avarice.
Mastema Leader of the offspring of fallen angels by human beings.
Melchom Treasurer of the House of the Princes of Hell.
Mephistopheles In some versions, servant of Lucifer, in others, The Devil himself.
Merihim Prince of Pestilence.
Moloch Another demon inherited from Jewish belief.
Mullin Servant of the House of Princes, lieutenant to Leonard.
Murmur Count of Hell, Demon of Music.
Naburus Marquis of Hell, connected with Cerberus.
Nergal Chief of Secret Police of Hell, a second-order demon, married to Allotu.
Nybras Grand Publicist of the Pleasures of Hell, an inferior demon.
Nysrogh Chief of the House of Princes of Hell, a second order demon.
Orias Marquis of Hell, Demon of Diabolic Astrologers and Diviners.
Orthon A minor demon familiar to the Comte de Corasse and the Comte de Foix. Another personal demon known by
name is Sybacco, rather unreliably said to have attended Adriano Lemmi, connected with the alleged
Satanic-Masonic cult of Palladinism in 19th century Italy and then there are all sorts of demons (usually with French
names) that possessed French nuns, etc.
Paymon Master of Ceremonies of Hell.
Philotanus Demon assisting Belial in furthering pederasty and sodomy.
Proserpine In some accounts, Princess of Hell.
Pyro Prince of Falsehood.
Raum Count of Hell, commanding 30 legions of demons.
Rimmon Ambassador from Hell to (Czarist) Russia, Chief Physician of Hell. Also Damas.
Ronwe Minor demon commanding 19 legions of devils.
Samael Angel of Death, Prince of the Air, perhaps the one who tempted Eve.
Semiazas Chief of the Fallen Angels.
Shabriri Demon who struck people blind. The Jews also had goat demons (Schirim, Seirim), demon monsters
(Behemoth, Leviathan), and Lilim, Nazzikim, Ruchoth, and many more.
Sonneillon Demon of Hate (Michaelis).
Succorbenoth Chief Eunuch of the House of Princes, Demon of Gates and Jealousy.
Thamuz Ambassador of Hell, Creator of The Holy Inquisition, Investor of Artillery.
Ukobach Stationary Engineer of Hell, Inventor of Fireworks, maybe Cooking Out.
Uphir Head of the HMO of Hell, Demon physician and apothecary.
Valafar Grand Duke of Hell 'in charge' say Tondriau and Villeneuve (1972) 'of good relations among brigands.'
Verdelet Master of Ceremonies of the House of the Princes of Hell.
Verin Demon of Impatience.
Vetis A devil who specializes in tempting and corrupting the holy.
Xaphan Stokes the furnaces of Hell, a second-order demon.
Zaebos One of the many animal-human combinations in Hebrew imitation of the Sumerians. This one is part
crocodile, part human.
Zagam Demon of Deceit and Counterfeiting. He can do Christ's first miracle, changing water into wine.
In the list above the information allegedly was revealed by Baalberith to Soeur Madeleine de Demandoix in the early
17th century. She had pretty familiar names in her first hierarchy but her second (Carreau, Carnivean, Oeillet,
Rosier, Verrier) and their hierarchy (Belial, Olivier, Juvart) look incredibly French.