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Fallen angel in the bible - why do angels become fallen


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Angels feel good surrounded by thoughts of peace and love, and not in an atmosphere of irritation and aggression.
They say that in order to "talk" with your Angel, you don't need special conditions... Except silence and solitude...
Turn off the radio and TV, go to a separate room or to your favorite corner of nature; imagine angels (a picture of your favorite angel placed next to it helps) and communicate with them.

Just tell the angels about your problems. Talk as if you are sharing your best friend. And then listen. Be silent and wait for the thoughts that the angels will send you. And soon your relationship with the angels will turn into an upward spiral; they will help you feel more positive. A positive state will bring you closer to the angels.

High Angels

Angel of protection - Archangel Michael Color blue

Angel of Illumination - Archangel Jophiel Color yellow

Angel of love - Archangel Chamuel Color pink

Angel of guidance
on the path of the true Archangel Gabriel Color white

Healing Angel - Archangel Raphael Color green

Angel of Peace - Archangel Uriel Color: purple with
gold and splashes of ruby

Angel of Joy - Archangel Zadkiel Color purple

Angels.... light and fallen

AVDIIL

Satan tried to convince Abdiel that it was he and his followers who were destined to rule in the kingdom of heaven, to which Abdiel objected that God was more powerful, since He created Satan, and not vice versa. Satan said that this is just another lie of the Father of Lies. Abdiel did not believe him, pushed the other rebellious angels aside and hit Satan with a "powerful blow of the sword."

Abdiel is also mentioned in Anatole France's Rise of the Angels, but here he appears under the name Arcade and in John Milton's Paradise Lost, .

ADRAMMELECH ( fallen Angel)

Adrammelech ("king of fire")- one of the two throne angels, usually associated with the angel Asmodeus, and also one of the two powerful thrones present in Milton's Paradise Lost. In demonology, he is mentioned as the eighth of the ten main demons and as a great servant of the Order of the Flies, an underground order founded by Beelzebub. In rabbinic literature, it is reported that if Adrammelech is invoked by a spell, he will appear in the form of a mule or peacock.


AZAZEL (fallen angel)


Azazel was one of the leaders of two hundred fallen angels who, according to the Book of Enoch, descended to earth to marry mortal women. Azazel allegedly taught men how to handle weapons and introduced women to cosmetics (thus encouraging their vanity).

ASMODEUS (fallen angel)

The name Asmodeus means "creator (or being) of judgment". Initially, Asmodeus is a Persian demon, later Asmodeus entered the scriptures, where he was known as the "fierce devil". Asmodeus (also known as Saturn and Marcolph, or Morolf) is responsible for creating the carousel, music, dance and drama.
Demonologists claim that in order to summon Asmodeus, it is necessary to bare his head, otherwise he will deceive the caller. Asmodeus also oversees gambling houses.

BELFEGOR

Belphegor (God of Discovery) once was an angel in the rank of beginnings - the lower triad in the traditional hierarchy of angels, consisting of nine ranks or ranks. Later, in ancient Moab, he became the god of licentiousness. In hell, Belphegor is a demon of ingenuity, and when summoned, he appears in the guise of a young woman.

DABBIEL

Dabbiel (also Dubiel, or Dobiel) is known as the guardian angel of Persia.

In ancient times, the fate of each people was determined by the actions of the guardian angel, who represented this people in heaven. The angels fought among themselves in order to win the mercy of God, which will decide the fate of each specific people.

Dabbiel was allowed to take the place of Gabriel in the circle close to the Lord, and he immediately took advantage of this situation. He soon arranged for the Persians to conquer large tracts of territory, and the great expansion of Persia in the period from 500 to 300 IT. BC. was considered the merit of Dabbiel. However, his reign lasted only 21 days, and then Gabriel convinced God to allow him to return to his rightful place, removing the ambitious Dabbiel from there.

ZAGZAGIL

Zagzagil - angel of the "burning bush" who played important role in the life of Moses. He is the head of the guards of the Fourth Heaven, although it is said that he lives in the Seventh Heaven - in the dwelling of God.

ZADKIEL

The name Zadkiel means "the righteousness of God." Various religious writings describe the appearance of Zadkiel in different ways. Zadkiel is one of the leaders helping Michael when the archangel enters the battle.

It is also said that Zadkiel is one of the two leaders of the Shinanim order (together with Gabriel) and one of the nine "rulers of heaven", as well as one of the seven archangels sitting next to God. Zadkiel is "the angel of benevolence, mercy, memory and the leader of the rank of dominions."

ZOFIIL



Zophiel ("seeker of God")- the spirit invoked by the prayer of the Master of Arts in Solomonic witchcraft rites. He is also one of the two leaders of Michael. Milton mentions Zophiel in Paradise Lost as informing the heavenly host of the impending attack of the rebellious angels, while in Friedrich Klopstock's The Messiah he is the "harbinger of hell."

YEHOEL (IEHUEL)

Yehoel is considered a mediator who knows the "unpronounceable name", as well as one of the kings of the presence. He is also considered "the angel holding back Leviathan" and the leader of the rank of seraphim.
He is mentioned in the "Apocalypse of Abraham" as a heavenly choirmaster who accompanies Abraham on his way to Paradise and reveals to him the course of history.
The Kabbalistic book "Berith Menuha" calls him the main angel of fire.

ISRAEL

Israel ("God seeker") usually considered an angel in the rank of heyot - a class of angels surrounding the throne of the Lord. They are usually compared to cherubim and seraphim. According to The Book of the Angel Raziel, Israel ranks sixth among the throne angels.

In the Alexandrian Gnostic Prayer of Joseph, the patriarch Jacob is the archangel Israel, who descended into earthly life from pre-existence. Here Israel is "the angel of God and the chief spirit", while later Israel is presented as the archangel of the will of the Lord and the main tribune among the sons of God.
Israel is also mentioned by mystics of the Geonic period (7th-11th century) as a celestial being, whose task is to summon angels to sing of the Lord.

KAMAIL


Kamail ("one who sees God") traditionally considered the main in the rank of power and one of the sephirah. Magical teaching says that when he is called by a spell, he appears in the form of a leopard sitting on a rock.

Among the occultists, he is considered the prince of the lower aisles and is often referred to as the ruler of the planet Mars, as well as one of the angels who rule the seven planets. In Kabbalistic teaching, on the contrary, he is considered one of the ten archangels.

Some scholars claim that Kamail was originally the god of war in Druid mythology.

KOHABIEL

Kohabiel ("Star of God")- a giant angel in folklore, is responsible for the stars and constellations. Considered by some as a holy angel and by some as a fallen one, Kohabiel commands 365,000 lesser spirits. Kohabiel teaches his wards astrology.

In Jewish legends, Laila is the angel of the night. She is responsible for conception and is assigned to guard souls in their new birth. As the legend goes, Laila brings the sperm to God, who chooses what type of person should be born and chooses a pre-existing soul to send into the fetus.
An angel guards the mother's womb to make sure the soul has not escaped. Apparently in order to help the soul survive these nine months in the womb, the angel shows her scenes from her future life, but just before birth, the angel gives the baby a flick on the nose, and he forgets everything he has learned about the future life. One legend claims that Laila fought on the side of Abraham when he fought the kings; others represent Lila as a demon.

MAMMON (fallen angel)

In folklore, Mammon is a fallen angel, living in hell as an angel of avarice, personifying greed and greed.
When, after a heavenly war, Mammon is sent to hell, it is he who finds the precious metal underground, from which the demons built their capital - the city of Pandemonium.

In the Bible, Mammon is very hostile to God. The word "mammon" comes from Christ's command in his sermon: "No one can serve two masters: for either he will hate one and love the other; or he will be zealous for one, and not take care of the other. You cannot serve God and mammon (wealth) "

METATRON


Metatron- represents the supreme angel of death, to whom God gives instructions daily as to which souls to take on that day. Metatron conveys these instructions to his subordinates - Gabriel and Samael.

Metatron is the first, and he is the last, of the ten archangels of the Briatic world. Metatron is the youngest angel in the heavenly realm. Various roles were attributed to him: the king of angels, the prince of the divine face or presence, the heavenly chancellor, the angel of the Covenant, the chief among the ministering angels and the helper of Yahweh.



Nuriel ("fire") - a thunderstorm angel with hail, according to Jewish legend, met Moses in the second heaven. Nuriel manifests himself in the form of an eagle taking off from the slope of Chesed ("kindness"). He is united in one group with Michael, Shamshil, Seraphil and other great angels and is characterized as a "charming power".

In the Zohar, Nuriel is depicted as an angel ruling over the constellation Virgo. According to the descriptions, his height is about 1200 miles, and in his retinue 500 thousand angels.

The name Raguel means "friend of God". In the Book of Enoch, Raguel is an archangel tasked with ensuring that the behavior of other angels is always respectable. He is also the guardian angel of the earth and the second heaven, and it was he who brought Enoch to heaven.

Raguel occupies a more prestigious position, and in the book of Revelations of John the Theologian, his role as God’s helper is described as follows: “And He will send the angel Raguid with the words: go and blow a trumpet for the angels of cold and ice and snow, and wrap those on the left with everyone than, only possible."

Sariel is one of the original seven archangels. His name means "power of God" and he is responsible for the fate of the angels who violate sacred rites God.
He is called "Sariel the Trumpeter" and "Sariel the Angel of Death".

According to Kabbalah, Sariel is one of the seven angels ruling the Earth.
Sariel is associated with the sky and is responsible for zodiac sign Aries, he also informs the others about the Moon's trajectory. (This was once considered secret knowledge that could not be shared.) In the occult teaching, Sariel is one of the nine angels of the summer equinox and protects from the evil eye.

USIL

Uziel ("the power of God") is usually considered a fallen angel, one of those who married the daughters of the earth and had giants from them. He is also called the fifth of the ten wicked sefir.

According to the Book of the Angel Raziel, Uziel is one of the seven angels at the throne of the Lord and one of the nine overseeing the four winds, he is ranked among the forces, and is also called one of Gabriel's "lieutenants" during Satan's rebellion.

HADRANIEL

Hadraniel means "the greatness of God"- an angel assigned to guard the second gate in heaven. He is about 2.1 million miles tall and is quite a terrifying sight.

When Moses appeared in heaven to receive the Torah from God, he was speechless at the sight of Hadraniel. According to the Revelation of Moses, "with every word, 12,000 lightning bolts come out of his (Hadraniel's) mouth."


The name Lucifer ("giver of light") refers to the planet Venus- the brightest object in the sky other than the Sun and Moon when it appears as the morning star. Lucifer was mistakenly equated with the fallen angel Satan, misinterpreting a passage from Holy Scripture, actually referring to Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, who in his glory and pomposity imagined himself equal to God (Book of Isaiah 14:12): "How you fell from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn!"

The Devil acquired the name Lucifer after the early Christian theologians Tertullian and St. Augustine identified him with a shooting star from a passage in Isaiah. This association arose among them because the Devil had previously been a great archangel who rebelled against God and was expelled from heaven.

The legend of the rebellion and exile of Lucifer, as presented by Jewish and Christian writers, depicts Lucifer as the main heavenly hierarchy, as outstanding in beauty, strength and wisdom among all other creatures.
It was to this "anointed cherub" that power over the earth was eventually transferred.
But his audacity went so far that he even tried to ascend the Great Throne. In the mysteries of the Middle Ages, Lucifer, as the ruler of heaven, sits next to Eternity. As soon as the Lord rises from his throne, Lucifer, puffed up with pride, sits on it. The outraged Archangel Michael attacks him with a weapon and finally drives him out of heaven and plunges him into a dark and gloomy dwelling, now destined for him forever. The name of this archangel while he was in heaven was Lucifer; when he hit the ground, they began to call him Satan. The angels who joined this rebellion were also expelled from heaven and became demons, of which Lucifer is the king.

Uriel means "fire of God", is one of the leading angels in non-canonical writings. He is called differently: seraphim, cherub, "regent of the sun", "flame of God", angel of presence, ruler of Tartarus (hell), archangel of salvation.
He is often identified with a cherub "standing at the gates of Eden with a fiery sword", or with an angel "watching thunder and terror" ("First Book of Enoch"). In the Apocalypse of St. Peter, he appears as the Angel of Repentance, portrayed as ruthless as any demon.

He is also the "angel of September" and can be invoked if the ritual is performed by those born in this month.
It is believed that Uriel brought to earth the divine discipline - alchemy, and that he gave man Kabbalah.
Uriel is also considered the angel of vengeance. As a commentator on prophecy, he is usually depicted holding a book, or papyrus scroll, in his hand.

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Lucifer, Dennitsa, the First Fallen - with what names the most beautiful angel was not endowed. But, alas, one day he sinned and was cast out of heaven. Who is Dennitsa and what happened to him, we will analyze in this article.

In the article:

Dennitsa and Lucifer are the same angel

The scene of the fall from heaven of Doenitsa and a third of the angelic army

The name Dennitsa from Old Slavonic means "morning Star". It was also called Venus or midday haze in the sky. AT Slavic mythology Dennitsa is the daughter of the sun, whom the moon fell in love with, which is why the eternal enmity between day and night appeared.

For the first time, the word "daylight" appeared to denote the greatness of the king of Babylon, who was like the morning dawn. However, already in the book of the prophet Isaiah he is called Dennitsa. He is the son of the dawn, bright and sparkling, but sinful, fallen from heaven.

In the Bible, Isaiah, chapter 14, verses 12 - 17, we read about the angel Dennitsa:

How you fell from the sky, morning star, son of the dawn! Crashed on the ground, trampling the nations. And he said in his heart: “I will ascend to heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God, and I will sit on a mountain in the assembly of the gods, on the edge of the north; I will ascend into the heights of the clouds; I will be like the Most High.” But you are cast into hell, into the depths of the underworld. Those who see you look at you, think about you: “Is this the man who shook the earth, shook kingdoms, made the world a desert and destroyed its cities, did not let his captives go home?

So in Orthodoxy the name of Lucifer appeared - Dennitsa.

Angel Dennitsa - beloved son of God

Dennitsa was the first angel created by God. He was placed in charge of them, and thus received his name, meaning the early star. Dennitsa, like all angels, was filled with love, and his beautiful appearance inspired other spiritual creatures, awakening to be faithful to God and help him in all endeavors.

Angel Dennitsa loved life very much and strove to show all the love that God put into his creations. Born from God's desire to manifest himself and his emotions, Dennitsa became the angel closest to Him. was appointed his viceroy, an instrument of God's providence.

For a long time the angel Dennitsa stood before God as high priest giving him prayers. Not being selfish, the angel, like no one else, followed all the plans of God, with self-forgetfulness carrying His will among his fellows. Close to God, Dennitsa was for the angels an ideal image of divine perfection. His fame spread among the host of spirits, and love only grew stronger.

Dennitsa-Lucifer, the lord of the lower heavenly powers, loved Adam and Eve. The hypostasis of Lucifer in many other mythologies, and especially Roman, is called Prometheus, which means "wise, thinker." Everyone knows the story of Prometheus - he stole fire from the forge of Hephaestus for people. Thanks to this, people were able to get out of the caves, hunt animals and keep warm. Dennitsa, like Prometheus, brought light to people - knowledge of the difference between good and evil.

Like Prometheus, who brought fire to people and led them out of the darkness of the caves, to gain strength and confidence, Dennitsa desired to give people Divine knowledge. And then he made his first mistake. The leitmotif of the first angel of God Dennitsa and Prometheus, punished for conscription, runs like a red thread through all the beliefs of mankind.

Fallen Angel Dennitsa

The fall of Dennitsa, like another third of heavenly beings, was due to the fact that he disobeyed God. Despite the fact that angels are carriers of the desires and aspirations of God, fulfilling His will, they are not deprived of the right to choose. But God did not become the root cause of the fall of Lucifer, since in those days there was no sin yet.

The original angel was much weaker than his Creator, his capabilities were limited. However, watching the rest of the angels, who, being much weaker, admired and loved him, Dennitsa thought that he was worthy to be in the place of God. In Isaiah chapter 14 we read again:

And he said in his heart: “I will ascend to heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God, and I will sit on a mountain in the assembly of the gods, on the edge of the north; I will ascend into the heights of the clouds; I will be like the Most High.” But you are cast into hell, into the depths of the underworld.

Dennitsa-Lucifer decided that he knows better what people need. Ignoring God's direct warning to Adam and Eve not to touch the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, he descended into garden of eden. Taking the form of a serpent, the angel tempted the gullible woman, thus forcing the forefathers of mankind to sin.

God called his once faithful son to the answer. Seeing that Lucifer's heart was filled with pride, and his thoughts were full of darkness, the Creator became very angry. He cursed the angel and threw him into an ever-burning hell to serve his punishment.

The sudden division of the angel community was another unfortunate consequence of Lucifer's betrayal. A third of the heavenly host went over to Dennitsa's side, unable to believe that their radiant leader had disobeyed God. Now their ruler is Lucifer, "the bearer of light", who has departed from the canons of love and justice dictated by the Creator.

The vicious passion of selfishness, the desire to rise above everyone, to rule, to be the main one, gave rise to pride, which led the former vicar of God to fall. Unfortunately, the angels who admired Lucifer were also to blame. Their prayers and love convinced the angel that the perfection with which he was endowed should not go unnoticed.

The topic of betrayal for the Slavs has always been very acute. That is why such a strong hatred of Lucifer and demons has long been characteristic of the Orthodox. There are even proverbs and sayings with the mention of Lucifer:

Anger is a human thing, but rancor is from Lucifer.

Among the Slavs, the names Satan, Lucifer and Beelzebub mean the same thing - the closest angel who betrayed God. AT Old Testament Satan is a common name - "the enemy of God." Satan Dennitsa is first called in the book of the prophet Zechariah, in the third chapter. There he acts as an accuser at a heavenly court, protesting against the will of God and devaluing His plan.

Satan, after his fall to earth, became a murderer, a slanderer, and a tempter. This angel went from Dennitsa, also called Lucifer among the Slavs, which means “light-bearing” and is compared with Prometheus, who brought light from the flame and warmth to people, and being once the closest angel to God, endowed with unprecedented holiness and power, to a terrible monster, quintessence all vices. The image of the fallen angel Dennitsa remains bright today.

For many people, such unique creatures as angels are associated exclusively with Christianity. This is not surprising, because it was Christianity that brought to Europe modern look- a pure and beautiful being, a winged messenger of God. And it makes no sense to argue with this statement - angels always follow their God and fulfill those of his orders that are too insignificant for God himself. They serve as messengers, watchers, and protectors. But there is another side, which is often forgotten: angels are also the punishing hand of the deity, and their appearance can promise death to those who are not sincere in their faith.

Angelic face or how do angels appear?

In different beliefs, angels can appear in different guises: beautiful maidens, mighty men, mysterious creatures, whose body is woven from light. All beliefs agree on one thing - angels have wings. Bird-like wings that have feathers and are used for flight. But there are exceptions with singed and burnt wings, from which only the skeleton remains, but this is a separate type of angels - fallen.

Apart from common feature angels also have a hierarchy, which, according to Christian beliefs, is measured by the number of wings, and in other beliefs it can be measured both by their scope and color, and sometimes even by the inner light of beings. The more wings, or the more glow around, an angel has - the higher its rank. This means that he is closer to God. The lower angels may be like children and have small wings. Personally, God never communicates with them, but broadcasts his will through beings closer to himself. These may have twelve or more wings, or they may shine brightly like the Sun.

Life and preferences of angels

Holy scriptures say that angels rest from work in beautiful gardens, where sweet music always sounds, there is no pain and suffering, but only eternal peace. But moments of rest are rarely given to angels. Where as often they are busy with business, because they are set to monitor and protect the human race from troubles. Yes, and the angels simply do not like to rest, unlike people, they are very hardworking and simply cannot sit idle. Only occasionally can an angel stop, thinking about how else to help mortals.

Varieties of angels

As such, there are an innumerable number of angels. In the Bible and the Koran, there are about 12 types of angels of God and about the same number of fallen angels who turned away from God and the human race for the sake of their own passions and desires. But one thing can be said with certain accuracy, based on the functions and methods of action, creatures worthy of special mention can be attributed to angels - Valkyries. After all, fulfilling the will of God, they help the souls of heroes to reach the cherished chamber. Also, one cannot deny the initially angelic nature of Lucifer, who was later called the Antichrist. Yes, and not to mention the guardian angels that are assigned to watch over one person is impossible.

Great Schism

Many mythologies emphasize the split between the servants of God, which in most cases led to a terrible war and the formation of the Underworld - the place where all sinners fall. Often these legends tell how one of the angels, often the first after God, is seized by envy or pride and he rebels against the creator. A war breaks out and the angels are divided into 2 camps. As a result of the war, the faithful angels of God win, and the apostates are overthrown from heaven into the abyss. The appearance of the apostates changes, and they become either fallen angels or demons.

In general, despite all their differences, angels almost always serve the same purpose - to guide the human race and help it in difficult times. What about the fallen ones? For the fallen, in many mythologies, a separate role is assigned - to check the strength of faith and human integrity, and, if necessary, destroy the whole world so that a new one can be built on its bones. So it turns out that the struggle of angels for human souls prevents the end of the world.

She is on everyone's lips. Let's say demons. Realists, though they laugh, but still know what it is. And in the darkness of the night, when unnecessary thoughts climb into my head, willy-nilly, I will also think: maybe they really exist? Finding a list of the demons of hell with a photo, of course, will not work - and it will not prove anything, but still it is sometimes very useful to ask.

Demonology - the cultural heritage of the peoples of the world

Of course, this is all lyrics, and besides, everyone's personal business. 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 names of the demons that can be gleaned from it have turned into others - have provided inspiration for the characters of literature, visual arts and theater.

Mysticism in general has always inspired creators. This is a huge layer in which the old can be shown in a new light as much as you like and surprise each time.

In addition, demonology in its usual sense can be considered a heritage of culture to the same extent as other myths.

Demonology, among other things, includes a list of hell demons. Names are usually arranged in alphabetical order or demonic hierarchy.

Christian demonology

Christianity presents demons as fallen angels. The first, and most important of them, of course, is Lucifer - former angel, the most beautiful of them, who dared to imagine himself as God himself. Further, Christian demonology is divided into two branches: the first tells that Lucifer is responsible for the creation of other evil spirits, the second denies the Devil's ability to create, leaving this process only to God, which means that other demons are also fallen angels, only of a lower rank, those who bowed before Lucifer themselves.

In general, Lucifer is the most famous and most controversial image in demonology. The names of the Devil and Satan are also attributed to him, he is also the Ruler of Hell, although at the same time it is indicated that he is locked in his kingdom, and his servants inflame the heat in which he burns. In any case, if we consider the list of demons of Hell, whose names are arranged in a hierarchy, Lucifer will be in the first place.

Evil spirits or soulless beings?

An interesting dilemma about the presence of a soul in demons: according to Christian demonology, the name itself indisputably indicates that, of course, there is. Other sources differ somewhat on this issue.

So, for example, there is a theory that fallen angels are the highest rank of demons, the most important and most powerful of them. The rest are the souls of people who went to hell and turned into evil spirits. According to this theory, it turns out that demons still have a soul.

Another theory comes from the fact that a demon is a demon because he is soulless. Therefore, they have black eyes - nothing reflecting the mirror of the soul. The theory's explanation is that demons can't feel. As a result of all this, a person who has gone to hell for his sinfulness suffers there forever, and it is not possible for him to get out even in the form of a demon.

Demons of Hell: List of Names

As you can see, there are many questions about demonology. Almost all of them have mixed answers. Is there anything definite in this pseudoscience? Oddly enough, these are names. So, the demons of hell are famous, the list of names of which was compiled by demonologists: among them there are those that are known from literature even to those who are generally far from mysticism in their lives, there are those that are directly related to biblical events, and there are those , which can quite surprise with their unusualness and at the same time detailed history. Below is a hierarchical list of demons in demonology.

  1. Lucifer (Heb. לוציפר; lat. Lucifer) (light-bearing) - Ruler of Hell. After Lucifer was cast down from heaven, his appearance changed from beautiful angelic to ugly: 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. Such characteristics as freedom (rebellion), pride and knowledge are associated with the image of Lucifer. After falling from heaven, he acquired the name of Satan. The sins of this demon are primarily attributed to an attempt to get God's throne, but also the fact that it was Lucifer who gave people knowledge. In Christian demonology, the Devil is also his name.
  2. Kasikandriera is the wife of Lucifer. Ruler of Hell. Mentioned in a small number of sources.
  3. Astaroth (lat. Astaroth; Heb. עשתרות) - the first in Hell after the Devil. He is one of those fallen angels who followed Lucifer and therefore were cast down from heaven with him. Possesses extraordinary strength. Very talented, smart and charming. He is handsome, and it is not difficult for him to arouse love for himself with the help of his charm. However, there is as much beauty in it as cruelty. Astaroth more often than other demons is depicted in human form. In the grimoires, on the contrary, he is ugly, but no source detracts from his power. The popularization of the image of this demon is reduced to its use in literature and other art. The famous Woland, for example, is in many ways similar to Astaroth. To the characteristics right hand Satan himself is credited with the ability to make a person invisible, to give power over snakes, and also to answer any question.
  4. Astarte (Hebrew עשתורת) is the wife of Astaroth. In some sources, the images of the demonic husband and wife merge into one fallen angel under the name Astarte. The Hebrew spellings of both names are identical. The ancient Phoenicians called war and motherhood.
  5. Beelzebub (Heb. בעל זבוב‏‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ Beelzebub's name is also not unknown: it is sometimes also referred to as another name for the Devil. This demon is extremely powerful and is considered the co-ruler of Lucifer. Beelzebub is sometimes identified with the sin of gluttony, confusing it with another demon - Behemoth. Perhaps this is because the forms taken by the Lord of the Flies are diverse: 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 be that flies are associated with dead flesh.
  6. Bufovirt is the wife of Beelzebub.
  7. Lilith (Hebrew לילית‏‎‎‎, Lat. Lamia) is the first wife of Adam. Legends about her are different: she is also called the first woman before Eve, who was created after Lilith, according to her appearance, but with a submissive disposition. According to this theory, Lilith was created from fire and therefore was freedom-loving, obstinate. Another legend calls the first demoness a snake, who was also in alliance with Adam and, being jealous of him for Eve, seduced her with the Forbidden Fruit. 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. Lilith would start the list of female names.
  8. Abbadon (Hebrew אבאדון; lat. Abaddon) (death) is another name for Apollyon. Lord of the Abyss. Demon of death and destruction. His name is also sometimes used as another name for the Devil. A fallen angel that destroys everything around him.

The main demons are listed, occupying the highest positions in Hell and often taking on a human form. Most of them are fallen angels. These are very powerful demons. The list of names in Latin is duplicated by Russian and Hebrew (in Hebrew) names.

Demon Creatures

In addition to the fallen angels, there are also demons of animal form. The main ones are Behemoth and Leviathan - huge monsters created by God. According to legend, in the end they must fight in a fight and kill each other.

  1. Behemoth (lat. Behemoth; Heb. בהמות‏‎‎) is a demon of animal form, able to take the form of all large animals, as well as a fox, wolf, dog, cat. In Jewish traditions, the Behemoth is magnified. It symbolizes carnal sins - gluttony and gluttony. In addition to them, this demon causes them in people worst traits, inclines them to animal behavior and appearance. The hippopotamus is very cruel and incredibly strong - his very appearance reflects this fact, but he can also influence a person indirectly, not by direct violence - awakening in him a passion for sinfulness. In Hell he is the Watchman in the Night. The image of the demon was used in literature: the most famous example This is Bulgakov's cat Begemot. Woland's favorite jester from The Master and Margarita contains more characteristics from the author than from legends, and nevertheless bears his name. Bulgakov's cat also has the property of a werewolf.
  2. Leviathan (Hebrew לִוְיָתָן) is a huge monster about which there are many legends. In some sources, Leviathan is a demon, one of the angels, cast down from heaven along with Lucifer. In others, Leviathan is called the same biblical tempting serpent, he is accused of being the one who gave Eve the idea to taste the forbidden fruit. Still others argue that Leviathan is not an angel or a demon, but a completely different creature, a monstrous creation of God, created earlier than all life on Earth and in Heaven. All these sources agree on one thing, calling the monster a huge snake. This makes it possible to question the first theory about the fallen angel. A multi-headed snake whose name translates as "wriggling beast" is mentioned in the Old Testament. It is assumed that God's creation was such in the name of the personification of all the forces of evil, and that the Creator himself destroyed Leviathan in prehistoric times. However, there is another tradition, already mentioned above: about Leviathan and Behemoth, whose fight and death is yet to come.

Behemoth and Leviathan are creatures that are more often called monsters than demons, and which are proof of the incomprehensibility of God's creations.

Seven deadly sins

A little earlier, the main demons were presented: a list of names and a description. For some of them, associations with mortal sins were indicated. However, there is a more detailed classification of this phenomenon:

  • Lucifer - Pride (lat. Superbia). Proud of himself, Lucifer tried to take the place of God, for which he was expelled from Heaven.
  • Beelzebub - Gluttony (lat. Gula).
  • Leviathan - Envy (lat. Invidia). An interesting parallel with the serpentine form of Leviathan and in green Envy.
  • Asmodeus - Lust (lat. Luxuria). The Latin name for this sin is similar to English word luxury - luxury.
  • Mammon - Greed (lat. Avaritia).
  • Belphegor - Laziness (lat. Acedia).
  • Satan - Anger (lat. Ira).

The division is of great interest: it turns out that Lucifer and Satan are not the same thing. Why is that?

Devil, Satan, Lucifer - different names for the same evil?

Are they different demons of hell? The list, like the Russians, does not fully answer this question, although it does give a little background. Let's dive into it.

The Devil in Latin sounds like Satan and means "enemy", Satan - Diaboli, whose meaning is "slanderer", therefore, the Devil and Satan are synonymous with respect to each other. The devil's image is the opposite of God's. It is assumed that Satan is the creator and master of the forces of evil, which contradicts the point of view that the Lord created everything in the world. Therefore, another legend arises - about the Devil as about Lucifer.

Tradition has already been described here - the expulsion of a beautiful angel and the reason for his fall from heaven. The translation of the name Lucifer comes from the Latin roots lux - "light" and fero - "carry". After being imprisoned in Hell, he took on a different name. And Satan appeared to the world.

In Hebrew, Satan is translated as Zabulus, from which the opinion began that Beelzebub (Beelzebub) can be interpreted as Baal - the devil, and this is another name for the Lord of Hell. But this is the most unpopular theory - as there are many legends about the Lord of the Flies as an independent character. At the same time, in the Jewish environment, this demon has greater power than in traditional demonology.

What about Lucifer and the Devil? Despite the fact that there is an exact causal relationship and an explanation of two (or even three) names at once, there is still a different interpretation, where these are different demons, and different properties are attributed to them.

Samael - the riddle of demonology

In addition to the previous question, it is worth mentioning Samael. When the demons, list and description were presented, he did not enter it. This is because it has not yet been decided exactly whether Samael is an angel or a demon.

By the usual definition, Samael is described as the angel of death. In fact, these creatures do not belong to either good or evil, just as death itself does not belong to these concepts. This is a natural process, and therefore shinigami, as the Japanese call them, just make sure that everything goes on as usual. But Samael is not such an unambiguous person, otherwise he would not raise questions.

The name Samael is often confused with the main Archangel of God. Or they are called among the seven archangels. They also say that Samael is the Demiurge, that is, the creator of all living things, which means God.

Interestingly, along with this, he is often ranked among the demons of Hell - moreover, according to some statements, Samael - true name Devil, angelic, before falling from heaven. True, in this situation it is not clear what Lucifer is.

The legend of the snake-tempter of Eve also got to the riddle of demonology - there are sources that this was Samael.

The most popular description has already been given: Samael is the angel of death, with only one clarification: the same angel of death that came for Moses.

Antichrist

It is a mistake to confuse with the Devil and the Antichrist. The key to unraveling this person lies in his name: Antichrist is the enemy of Christ, his antipode. He, in turn, as you know, was the son of God, not his prototype. The name of the Antichrist is sometimes called anyone who does not confess Jesus Christ, but in reality this is not entirely true. "Anti" means "against" . The Antichrist must be exactly the enemy of Jesus, go against him, be equal to him in strength.

Incubus and succubus

Speaking of demons, it is worth mentioning the smaller servants, who nevertheless became quite famous in the human ranks. These, of course, are demons-tempters of carnal pleasures, lust and passion.

The female demonic hypostasis of debauchery is a succubus (otherwise a succubus), contrary to the ideas of a beautiful devil, an ugly monster. The lower demon, who appears in dreams of known content with a much more attractive appearance, devours vitality man, devastating him. Succubi, of course, specialize in men.

An equally unpleasant essence and male hypostasis is an incubus, whose goal is women. He acts in the same way as his "colleague". Succubi and incubi prey on sinners, their attack zone is the mind and subconscious.

Finally

The article lists only the most famous and influential demons. The list, in which images illustrate evil spirits, can be supplemented with such names:

  • Alastor is a demon herald.
  • Azazel is a standard-bearing demon whose name is known to Bulgakov's admirers.
  • Asmodeus is the demon of divorce.
  • Barbas is the demon of dreams.
  • Belizar is a demon of lies.
  • Mammon is the demon of wealth.
  • Marbas is the demon of disease.
  • Mephistopheles is a famous demon who served Faust for 24 years.
  • Olivier is a demon of cruelty.

If you go into the details of each mythology and religion, then the list may contain more than a thousand names and is not limited to this. As you can see from the article, some names set more questions than they give answers: different faiths interpret them differently, sometimes it’s even difficult to understand whether this is an angel or a demon, on whose side he is. There are many ambiguities with the description of the Prince of Darkness himself, his name, his possessions, his abilities.

There are legends according to which even the demons themselves are not evil spirits, but intermediate states between humans and gods, neither good nor evil. Demonology holds many secrets. Do we want to reveal them?