In this article, we will review the main ideas about Demons. Creatures of great symbolism adopted by all civilizations.
Origin of Demons
The concept of demons or evil spirits have been in many cultures and civilizations throughout history. In general, demons were believed to be supernatural beings that had power over mortal humans and could cause disease, natural disasters and other types of misfortunes.
Demons in different cultures
In some ancient cultures, demons were considered minor deities who were subordinate to the main gods.
- For example, in Sumerian mythology, demons were creatures that inhabited the underworld and were ruled by the god Nergal.
- In Judaism, the concept of demons developed from beliefs in fallen angels who rebelled against God and were banished to hell.
- In the Christian tradition, demons are considered as fallen angels who have been expelled from heaven for their rebellion against God.
- Also, as an example, in Islamic culture, demons are known as jinn and were believed to be supernatural beings created by God from fire. Some of them were believed to be good, while others were evil and dedicated to causing harm to human beings.
As we can see, the origin of demons in different civilizations is complex and varied, and their concept has evolved over time and according to the beliefs and traditions of each culture.
The 10 Most Famous Demons
Before looking at the list, it should be noted that these are just some of the many demonic figures that exist in different traditions and cultures. Many of these demons are repeated among civilizations with different names. Many of them are based on the same primordial fears.
- Satan: In the Christian tradition, he is the leader of the fallen angels and the enemy of God.
- Beelzebub: Also known as Beelzebub, he is one of the princes of hell in the Christian tradition.
- Asmodeus: In Jewish tradition, he is known as the demon of lust and lust.
- Azazel: In Jewish and Christian tradition, he is known as the demon who taught humans to make weapons and jewelry.
- Lilith: In Jewish tradition, she is considered Adam’s first wife and is seen as a female demon.
- Astaroth: In Christian demonology, he is a grand duke of hell who is represented as a fallen angel with three heads.
- Baphomet: In Western demonology, he is a demon with the head of a goat and is associated with magic and the occult.
- Mammon: In Christian tradition, he is the demon of greed and wealth.
- Baal: In Phoenician mythology, he is a god of fertility and rain, but in Christian demonology he is considered a demon.
- Mephistopheles: In literature and theater, he is known as the demon who makes a pact with Faust in Goethe’s famous book.
The cult of the demon
Demon worship is a subject that has been the subject of many legends and myths throughout history. It is generally believed that demon worship originated as a form of opposition to Christianity, especially during the Middle Ages.
During the Middle Ages, the devil and his followers (demons) were believed to be a real and powerful force working against God and the church. In addition, many people believed that demons could grant supernatural powers to those who joined their cult.
Although there is no solid historical evidence to support the existence of an organized demon cult, there are records of cases of people accused of worshipping the devil and making pacts with him. As such, these cases were often related to witchcraft and magic, the accused persons were often persecuted and executed.
In the 19th century, occultism and black magic became popular topics in Europe, and this led to a renewed interest in devil worship. Also, many artists and writers were inspired by these ideas to create works of fiction, such as the novel “The Master and Margarita” by Mikhail Bulgakov, in which the devil visits Soviet Moscow.
Does Wicca worship the devil?
Wicca is a modern religion that focuses on nature worship and the worship of a female and a male deity. It is often associated with witchcraft (wrongly) and has been accused of practicing demon worship, but as demonstrated by study this association is erroneous.
So, the Wiccan religion has nothing to do with demon worship or the worship of evil entities. Wiccans do not believe in the devil or any other evil entity. So, although Wicca has been the subject of prejudice and accusations of practicing black magic and devil worship. All this is mainly due to lack of understanding and knowledge about their beliefs and practices.
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