The List of Demons
The List of Demons
The List of Demons
Satrinah Nagash
Welcome to the famous Demon List. I have compiled this list over many years, and have
made some recent updates to it. New demons have been added within the last couple of
months. This list contains names of demons from just about every culture. If you can't
find it elsewhere, you will probably find it here.
Demon List A - B
A
Abaddon - (1) King of Demons. The Destroyer. Male. (2) Chief Demon of Locusts. (3)
Chief of the demons of the seventh hierarchy. Abaddon is the name St. John of the
Apocalypse gave the king of the grasshoppers. He is sometimes regarded as the
destroying angel. (3) Appearance and symbol are of a closely veiled, black, gigantic
figure covered with whirling wheels. In his hands is a vast wheel whence come as it
whirls, multitudes of cat-demons. (4) Also known as Sovereign of the Bottomless Pit or
King of Demons. (5) In Greek, Abaddon is known as Apollyon.
Abduxuel - According to the Enochian tradition, Abduxuel is oneo f the demonic rulers
of the lunar mansions.
Abigor - (1) 60 Legions of Devils. Male. (2) 60 Legions. Knows the secrets of war and
prophecy. (3) Grand Duke of Hades. His is shown in the form of a handsome knight
bearing a lance, standard or scepter. He is a demon of the superior order and responds
readily to questions of war. He can foretell the future and instructs leaders on how to
make themselves respected by soldiers. 60 infernal legions. (4) Also called Abigar.
Abraxas - The Basilidian sect of the Gnostics of the second century claimed Abraxas as
their supreme god, and said that Jesus Christ was only a phantom sent to earth by him.
They believed that his name contained great mysteries, as it was composed of the seven
Greek letters which form the number 365, which is also the number of days in a year.
Abraxas, they thought, had under his command 365 gods, to whom they attributed 365
virtues, one for each day. The older mythologists placed him among the number of
Egyptian gods and demonologists have described him as a demon, with the head of a
rooster, a huge belly, a knotted tail and serpents instead of legs. He is represented on
ancient amulets, with a whip in his hand. It is from his name that the mystic word,
Abracadabra, is taken. Also called Abrasax or Abracax.
Acuar - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. A tiller of the earth.
Adimiron - Those whose colors are like dam blood, mixed with water and dull yellow
and grey. Their form is lion-lizards.
Adramelech - (1) Chancellor of Hell. Chancellor of the High Council. Male. (2) Grand
Chancellor. (3) Chancellor of the infernal regions, Keeper of the wardrobe of the Demon
King and President of the High Council of the Devils. He was worshipped at Sepharavim,
an Assyrian town, where children were burned at his altar. The rabbis say that he comes
in the form a mule and sometimes a peacock. (4) Lord High Chancellor, Grand Cross of
the Order of the Fly. (5) Evil chief of Hod. (6) Was eigth of the ten evil sephiroth. He is
thus the counterpart or negation of the eighth divine Sephiroth of Hod.
Aerial Demons - One of the six classes of demons identified by medieval theologians.
They roam through the air but remain close to human beings. They can fashion bodies for
themselves from thin air. Moved by passion like men, they can cause natural
disturbances. They can be invoked by sorcerers, and often change shape.
Aeshma - One of the seven archangels of the Persians. Has been recorded in history for at
least three thousand years. Aeshma is known as the 'fiend of the wounding spear' and is
the demon of wrath and fury. Aeshma was later adopted into the hebrew mythology as
Asmodeus.
Afarorp - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. Breaking and rending.
Agaliarept - (1) Grand General. Commander of the 2nd Legion. Stirs up the enemy and
distrust among men. (2) Inferior to Lucifer. (3) He has the faculty of discovering the
arcane secrets in all the courts and council-chambers of the world; also he unveils the
most sublime mysteries. He commands the second legion of spirits, and his subordinates
are Buer, Gusoyn, and Botis.
Agares - (1) Duke. 31 Legions of Spirits. Could be also spelled Aguares, however, the
amount of legions is different between the two. (2) Grand Duke of the eastern region of
Hades. He is shown in the form of a benevolent lord mounted on a crocodile, carrying a
hawk on his fist. The army he protects in battle is fortunate because he disperses their
enemies, and puts new courage in the hearts of cowards who flee before superior
numbers. He distributes place and power, titles and prelacies, teaches all languages, and
has other equally remarkable powers. 31 legions. (3) A duke ruling in the East, who
appears in the form of a comely old man, ambling upon a crocodile and carrying a
goshawk on his wrist. He makes those who run stand still, brings back runaways, teaches
all languages, destroys spiritual and temporal dignities, and causes earthquakes. He is of
the Order of the Virtues.
Agathion - A familiar spirit that appears only at mid-day. Comes in the form of man or
beast and can enclose itself in talismans, bottles and magic rings.
Aggereth - The daughter of Machaloth, a fiendish witch with serpent hair, enthroned in a
chariot drawn by an ox and an ass.
Agramainio - The great spirit of evil praised by Giosue Carducci in his hymn to Satan.
Ahazu-demon - Little is known of this ancient Semitic demon unless it is the same ahazie
told of in medical texts, where a man can be stricken by a disease bearing his name.
Ahrimanes - Chief of the Cacodaemons, or fallen angels by the Persians and Chaldeans.
These cacodaemons were believed to have been expelled from heaven for their sins. The
endeavored to settle down in various regions of the earth, but were always rejected, and
out of revenge they find pleasure in injuring the inhabitants. Ahrimanes and his followers
finally took up their abode in the space between the earth and the fixed stars, and there
they established their domain, which is called Arhiman-abad. Ahrimanes is the spirit of
evil in the Persian dualism.
Aim - Duke. 26 Legions of Infernal Spirits. Make men witty in all matters.Provides true
answers unto private matters.
Aini - A strong duke, who appears with the body of a handsome man and three heads, the
first like a serpent, the second like a man with two stars on the forehead, and the third like
a cat. He rides on a viper, and carries a blazing firebrand with which he spreads
destruction. He imparts much cunning, and gives true answers concerning private
matters.
Aitvaras - A little Lithuanian demon who appears in the shape of a black cat or a black
cock. He will give goods and money to those who sell their souls to him; things he stole
from other people. Aitvaras usually nests behind the stove, and the inhabitants often leave
food and drink for him.
Akikel - One of the leaders of the angels who, according to the book of Enoch, swore
allegiance to Samiaza.
Alal - In Assyrian demonology, evil spirits. They are demons of destruction. Alastor A
cruel demon, who according to Johann Weyer, filled the post of chief executioner to the
monarch of Hades. The conception of him somewhat resembles that of Nemesis.
Zoroaster is said to have called him "The Executioner." He was originally a mortal, the
sone of Neleus, king of Pylos. He became a (minor) demon when he and his brothers
were slain by Heracles. Others confound him with the destroying angel. Evil genies were
formerly called Alastors. Plutarch says that Cicero, who bore a grudge against Augustus,
conceived the plan of committing suicide on the emperor's hearth, and thus becoming his
Alastor.
Alastor - (1) Executor of decrees. (2) A cruel demon, whofilled the post of chief
executioner of the monarch of Hades. The conception of him somewhat resembles that of
Nemesis. Zoroaster is said to have called him "The Executioner". Others confound him
with the destroying angel. Evil genies were formerly called Alastors. Plutarch says that
Cicero, who bore a grudge agains Augustus, conceived the plan of committing suicide on
the emperor's hearth, and thus becoming his Alastor. (3) Commissioner of Public Works.
Alfar - In old Scandanavian folklore, a term for a being that is half god, half dwarf. In
later mythology it degrades to a demon that only causes nightmares and diseases. In
Germany, it is pronounced as 'alb'. A reference to the word can be found in the
Nibelungen Saga, where the king of the dwarves is called Alberich.
Allatu - In Sumero-Akkadian religion, one of the names of the evil demon, Death. He is
the offspring and servant of Ereshkigal. His more familiar name is Namtar (Namtary). In
Assyro-Babylonian religion, Allatu is the goddess of the underworld, consort of Bel, and
later the consort of Nergal.
Allocen - (1) Duke. 36 Legions of Spirits. Brings a good familiar. (2) A strong duke,
appears in the form of a soldier, mounted on a great horse, his face like that of a lion,
exceedingly red, his eyes flaming fire, his speech hoarse and loud. He teaches astronomy
and the liberal sciences, and gives good familiar.
Alluph - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. A leader, a duke; also a
bull, from leading his herd.
Alocer - (1) Grand Duke. 36 Legions. Male. (2) A powerful demon, Grand Duke of
Hades. He appears in the shape of a knight mounted on an enormous horse. His face has
leonine features, he has a ruddy complexion and burning eyes; and he speaks with much
gravity. He is said to give family happiness to those whom he takes under his protection,
and to teach astronomy and liberal arts. 36 Legions.
Alouqua - A female demon who is also a succubus and vampire who exhausts men and
drives them to suicide.
Alpiel - An angel or demon, according to the Talmud, that presides over fruit trees.
Alrunes - Female demons or sorceresses, the mothers of the Huns. They took all sorts of
shapes but without changing their sex. The name was given by the Germans to the little
statues of sorceresses, about a foot high. To these, they attributed great virtues, clothing
them richly, housing them comfortably, and serving them food and drink at every meal.
They believed that if these little statues were neglected, they would cry out and a
catastrophe, which was to be avoided at all costs, would occur to the household. They can
foretell the future, answer by the means of motions and nods, and unintelligible words.
Alu-Demon - The Semitic demon owes his parentage to a human being; he hides himself
in caverns and corners, and slinks through the streets at night. He also lies in wait for the
unwary, and at night enters bedchambers and terrorizes folks, threatening to pounce upon
them if they shut their eyes.
Amaimon - (1) One of the four spirits who preside over the four parts of the universe.
Amaimon, according to some magickians, was the governor of the eastern part. (2) Also
called Amaymon.
Aman - (1) A servitor of Astaroth. To nourish. (2) One of the demons who possessed
Sister Jeanne des Anges. Aman was among the first of the demons whom she managed to
expel.
Amane - According to the Book of Enoch, one of the leaders of the two hundred angels
who rebelled against god and swore allegiance to Samiaza.
Amduscias - (1) Grand Duke of Hades. Controls by music. 29 legions. Male. (2) 29
Legions of Spirits. Gives excellent familiars. (3) Grand Duke of Hades. He has the form
of a unicorn, but when evoked appears in human shape. He gives concerts, at the
command of men, where one hears the sound of all the musical instruments but can see
nothing. It is said that the trees themselves incline to his voice. He commands 29 legions.
(4) A great duke, comes first like a unicorn, but will stand up at request in human shape,
causing all manner of musical instruments to be heard but not seen. He makes trees fall at
the will of the operator and gives excellent familiars.
Amon - (1) Marquis of the Infernal Empire. Knows past, future and can reconcile. 40
legions. Male. (2) Marquis. 40 Legions of the Infernal Army. Prophecy. (3) Marquis, 40
Legions of Spirits. Procures feuds and reconciles friends. (4) A great and powerful
marquis of the infernal empire. He is represented as a wolf with a serpents' tail, vomiting
flame. When he appears in human form, his head resembles that of a large owl with
canine teeth. He is the strongest of the princes of the demons, knows the past and the
future, and can reconcile, when he will, friends who have quarreled. 40 Legions. (5) A
strong and powerful marquis, who appears like a wolf with a serpent's head, and vomiting
flame. When so ordered, he assumes a human shape, but the teeth of a dog. He discerns
past and future, procures love, and reconciles friends and foes.
Amoymon - (1) Grand President of Eastern Hades. Can be invoke from 9am to Noon.
Male. (2) One of the four kings of Hades, of which the eastern part falls to his share. He
may be invoked in the morning from 9am until midday, and in the evening from 3pm till
six. He has been identified with Amaimon. Asmodeus is his lieutenant, and the first
prince of his dominions.
Amy - (1) Grand President of Hades. One of the Princes of the Infernal Monarchy. Patron
of the liberal arts and astrology. Giver of faithful servants. Male. (2) President. 36
Legions of Spirits. Makes on wonderfully knowing in astrology and liberal sciences. (3)
One of the princes of the infernal monarchy. He appears enveloped with flame, but on
earth, in human form. He teaches the secrets of astrology and of the liberal arts, and gives
faithful servants. He reveals to those who possess his favor, the hiding place of treasures
guarded by demons. The fallen angels acknowledge his orders, and he hopes that at the
end of 200,000 years, he shall return to heaven to occupy the seventh throne. (4) A great
president, comes first as a great flaming fire and then as a man. He gives perfect
knowledge of astrology and the liberal sciences, with good familiars, and can betray
treasures that are kept by spirits.
Anamelech - (1) Bearer of ill news. Male. (2) An obscure demon, the bearer of ill news.
He was worshipped at the Sepharvaun, an Assyrian town. He always reveals himself in
the figure of a quail. He names, as some believe, signifies a "good king" , and some also
say this demon is the moon, as Andramelech is the sun.
Anarazel - (1) Shakes foundations of houses. Raises tempests, causes specters to appear
and inspires a thousand nightmares. Male. (2) One of the demons charged with the
guardianship or subterranean treasure, which he carries about from one place to another,
to hide them from men. It is he who, with his companions Gazeil and Fecor, shakes the
foundations of houses, raises the tempests, rings the bells at midnight, causes specters to
appear, and inspires a thousand terrors.
Ancitif - A little known demon, who, during the possession of the nungs of Louviers, in
1643, was said to have occupied the body of Sister Barbara of St. Michael.
Andras - (1) Marquis of Hell. 30 Legions of Devils. Male. (2) Kill. (3) Marquis of 30
Legions of Spirits. Sows dischord. (It was noted in one source that this demon is
dangerous and if the magickian is not careful, he will be slain.) (4) A great marquis,
comes in the form of an angel with the head of a black night-raven, riding upon a strong
black wolf, and having sharp bright sword gleaming in his hands. He sows discord, and
will kill the unwary.
Andromalius - (1) Earl. 36 Legions of Spirits. Discovers all wickedness and underhanded
dealings. Punishes all thieves and wicked people. (2) A great duke and earl, appears in
the form of a man holding a serpent in his hand. He returns stolen goods and the thief,
discovers all wickedness and underhand dealing, as also hidden treasures.
Ansitif - A little known demon, who, during the possession of the nuns of Louviers, in
1643, occupied the body of Sister Barbara of St. Michael.
Apaosa - Apaosa (Apa-urta) is a demon who brings drought and aridity. He rides on a
black, bald horse. Eventually he was defeated by the god Tistrya. He is equal to the
Indian evil spirit Vritra.
Apollyon - A deceiver.
Arael - One of the spirits which the rabbis of the Talmud made princes and governors
over the people of the birds.
Aratron - Can convert any living organism into stone in a moment of time. He can change
treasure into coals and vice versa. He give familiars and reconciles subterranean spirits to
men. He teaches magick, alchemy and medicine. Imparts the secret of invisibility, makes
the barren fruitful and confers long life.
Aremata-Popoa - "Short Wave." One of two ocean demons who are greatly feared by the
Polynesian mariners because they are at the mercy of their immense power. The other
demon is Aremata-Rorua.
Arioch - Demon of vengeance. Only occupies with what he is employed for. Male. He is
different from Alastor, and occupies himself with only with vengeance in particular cases
where he is employed for that purpose.
Asmoday - (1) King. 72 Legions of Inferior Spirits. Makes on invincible. Gives the Ring
of Virtues. Patron of all schooling, i.e. art, science, math astronomy and geometry. (2) A
strong and powerful king, appears with three heads, the first like a bull, the second like a
man, and the third like a ram. He has a serpent's tail, the webbed feet of a goose, and he
vomits fire. He rides an infernal dragon, carries a lance and pennon, and is the chief of
the power of Amaymon. He gives the ring of virtues, teaches math, geomancy, and all
handicrafts, answers all questions, makes men invisible, indicates the places of concealed
treasures, and guards them if within the dominion of Amaymon. (3) A bloated and
beastial man in a crouching position.
Asmodeus - (1) Tempter of women to fornicate with men. Male. (2) Lust. (3)
Superintendent of Casinos. (4) The devil of lechery, sensuality and luxury, frequently
appears in Jewish literature and seems to always have been a devil. Traditionally, he has
the feet of a cock, a bird noted for sexual vigor. It was Asmodeus who killed the seven
husbands of Sarah in the Book of Tobit. He may be derived from the Persian Aeshma
Daeva, the fiend of the wounding spear who is the demon of passion, jealously and rage,
of his name may come from Hebrew shamad, 'to destroy'. The Lemegeton says he must
always be invoked bareheaded. (5) Also spelled Asmodee, and sometimes Chashmodai.
Derived from the Hebrew word ASAMOD, to destroy or exterminate; and by others from
the Persian verb, AZMONDEN, to tempt or to try or prove. Some rabbis say that
Asmodeus was the child of the incest Tubal-Cain and his sister Naamah. Other sat that he
was a demon of impurity. Other again relate that he was employed by Solomon in the
building of the Temple at Jerusalem; that he then attempted to dethrone Solomon, to put
himself in his place; but that the King vanquished him, and the Angel Gabriel chased him
into Egypt, and there bound him in a build of the Grotto. The rabbis say that when
Asmodeus was working at the building of the Temple, he made use of no metal tool; but
instead of a certain stone which cut ordinary stone as a diamond will glass. (6) Evil chief
of Geburah.
Asperim - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. Rude, rigorous, perilous,
dangerous.
Astaroth - (1) Grand Duke of Western Hell. Patron of the arts and liberal sciences. 42
Legions. Male. (2) Sloth. (3) Duke. 40 Legions of Spirits. Makes men knowing in all
liberal sciences. Declares how the spirits of hell and of his own fall. (4) Grand Treasurer.
(5) To some, he appears of a black and white color, usually under a human figure, but
occasionally in the likeness of an ass. (6) A great and powerful duke, appears like a
beautiful angel riding on an infernal dragon, and carrying a viper in his right hand. He
must not be permitted to approach on account of his stinking breath, and the magickian
must defend his face with the magick ring. Astaroth answers truly concerning the past,
present and future, discovers all secrets, and gives great skill in the liberal sciences. He
will also discourse willingly concerning the fall of the spirits. (7) Once a great goddess of
Canaan and Phoenicia, the equivalent of the Babylonian Ishtar. She was worshipped
lascivious rites, which were constantly condemned by the Old Testament prophets. The
goddess became a male demon who appears like a beautiful angel, but has very bad
breath. He teaches the sciences and reveals the events of the past present and future.
( From Hebrew, OShThRVTh, flocks, crowds or assemblies. Usually written Ashtaroth
or Astaroth. Also a name of the Goddess Astarte; Esther is derived from the same root.
(9) Evil chief of Chesed.
Asto Vi''datu - The Persian demon of death whom no human escapes. Together with
Aesma Daeva he chases and tries to catch the souls of the deceased with a noose when
they rise to heaven.
Asturel - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. Bearing authority.
Asurakumara - "Demon princes". A group of Jain (one of the great classical religions of
India) gods assosciated with rain and thunder.
Austatikco-Pauligaur - A class of Persian evil spirits, which are eight in number, and
keep the eight sides of the world. Their names are as follows: Indiren, the king of these
genii; Augne-Baugauven, the god of fire; Eemen, the king of death and hell; Nerudee,
earth in the figure of a giant; Vaivoo, god of the air and winds; Varoonon, god of the
clouds and rain; Gooberen, god of riches; Essaunien, or Shivven.
Ayperor - A count of the infernal empire. Some consider him the same as Ipes.
Ayperos - (1) Prince of Hell. 36 Legions. Male. (2) Depicted as a standing vulture or
eagle. Forseer of the future.
Ays - In Armenian mythology, Ays is an evil demon and the personification of the wind.
In this form he is able to enter the body of a human being, who will either go mad or
become a demon himself. Ays belongs to the Dev, a group of immortal spirits.
Azael - One of the angels who revolted against god. The rabbis say that he is chained on
sharp stones, in an obscure part of the desert, awaiting last judgement.
Azazel - (1.) Second Order Demon. Male. (2) Standard-bearer of the armies of Hell. (3)
A demon of the second order, guardian of the goat. At the feast of expiation, which the
Jews celebrate on the tenth day of the seventh month, two goats are led to the High Priest,
who draws lots for them, the one for the lord, the other for Azazel. The one which the lot
of the Lord fell, was sacrificed, and his blood served for expiation. The High Priest then
put his two hands on the head of the other and confessed his sins and those of the people,
charged the animal with them, and allowed him to be led into the desert and set free. And
the people having left the care of their iniquities to the goat of Azazel, also known as the
scapegoat, return home with clean consciences. According to Milton, Azazel is the
principle standard bearer of the infernal armies. It is also the name of the demon use by
Mark the heretic for his magick spells.
Azer - An spirit of the elemental fire. Azer is also the name of the father of Zoroaster.
Azi Dahaka - A storm demon from Iranian mythology. He steals cattle and brings harm to
humans. It is a snake-like monster with three heads and six eyes who also personifies the
Babylonian oppression of Iran. The monster will be captured by the warrior god
Thraetaona and placed on the mountain top Dermawend. In a final revival of evil, it will
escape its prison, but at the end of time (fraso-kereti) it will die in the river of fire
Ayohsust.
Baal - (1) General of the Infernal Armies. (2) Grand Duke. 66 Legions. Guile, ruthless
cunning and ability to become invisible. (3) Commander-in-Chief of the Infernal Armies,
Grand Cross of the Order of the Fly. (4) A king ruling in the East, who Imparts
invisibility and wisdom. He appears with a human head, or with that of a toad or cat, but
sometimes with all at once. He speaks in a hoarse voice. (5) Baal means lord and was a
title given to many local deities in Syria and Palestine. The supreme Baal was the great
fertility god of the Canaanites, whose worship involved the sacrifice of children by
burning. 'They have built also the high places of Baal, to burn their sons with fire for
burnt offerings unto Baal'. Attempts have been made to connect him with the Celtic sun
gods Belenus and Belinus and with Beltane, the Celtic fire-festival on the first of May,
but the connection seems to rest on a false etymology. The Lemegeton says that Baal
appears with a toad's or cat's head and has a hoarse voice. He imparts wisdom and
invisibility. (6) Evil chief of Netzach.
Baalberith - (1) Demon of the Second Order. Master of the Infernal Alliance. Male. (2)
Tempts men to blasphemy and murder. (3) He is said to be the keeper of the archives of
Hell. (4) Minister of the Treaties. (5) Another Canaanite god, 'lord of the covenant', a god
who presided over agreements, in fact, was among many devils, including Beelzebub,
Astaroth, and Asmodeus, who took possession of Sister Madeleine of Demandolx of the
Ursuline convent at Aix-en-Provence in the early seventeenth century.
Bachelor - The name given to his satanic majest, when he appeared in the guise of a great
he-goat, for the purpose of love intercourse with the witches.
Bad - A Jinn of Persia who is supposed to have command over the winds and tempests.
He presides over the 22nd day of the month.
Bael - (1) Alluded to being the first monarch of Hell's Eastern Regions. Male. (2) 66
Legions of Infernal Spirits. (3) A demon cited in the Grand Grimoire and head of infernal
powers. It is with him that Wierius commences his inventory of the famous
Pseudonomarchia Daemonum. He has three heads, one, that of a crab, another that of a
cat, and the third that of a man.
Bairiron - So called because they are derived from the 4th evil force, viz. Samael the
Black.Their colors are dull and black. Their form is a dragon-lion.
Balam - (1) King. 40 Legions of Spirits. True answers of things past, present and future.
Gives invisibility and wit. (2) A terrible and powerful king, appears with three heads, the
first like that of a bull, the second like that of a man, and the third like a ram. With the tail
of a serpent and eyes flaming fire, he rides upon a furious bear, carrying a goshawk on
his wrist, and speaking with a hoarse voice. He gives true answers as to past, present, and
future, makes men go invisible, and imparts wit.
Balan - (1) Prince of Hell. (2) A monarch great and terrible among the infernal powers.
He has three heads, those of a bull, man and ram. Joined to these is the tail of a serpent,
the eyes of which burn with fire. He bestrides an enormous bear. He commands 40
legions, and rules over finesse, ruses and middle courses.
Bali - An ancient Indian demon, king of the Daityas. He ruled the sky and the earth, but
his power was wrested from him by Vishnu in the avatara of Vamana, the dwarf. Since
then, he rules the underworld.
Baltazo - One of the demons who possessed a young woman of Laon, Nicole Aubry, in
1566. He went to sup with her husband, under the pretext of freeing her from demon-
possession, which he did not accomplish. It was observed that at the supper he did not
drink, which shows that some demons are averse to water.
Baphomet - The goat idol of the Templars and the deity of the sorcerers' Sabbath. The
name is composed of three abbreviations: Tem. Ohp. Ab, Templi onmium hominum
pacis abhas, "the father of the temple of universal peace among men." Some hold that the
Baphomet was a monstrous head, other that it was a demon in the form of a goat. An
account of a veritable Baphometic idol is as follows: "A pantheistic and magickal figure
of the absolute. The torch placed between the two horns represents the equilibrating
intelligence of the triad. The goat's head, which is synthetic, and unites some
characteristics of the dog, bull and ass, represents the exclusive responsibility of matter
and the expiation of bodily sins in the body; they make the sign of esotericism above and
below, to impress mystery on initiates, and they point at two lunar crescents, the upper
being white and the lower being black, to explain the correspondences of good and evil,
mercy and justice. The lower part of the body is veiled, portraying the mysteries of
universal generation, which is expressed solely by the symbol of the caduceus. The belly
of the goat is scaled, and should be colored green, the semicircle above should be blue;
the plumage, reaching to the breast, should be of various hues. The goat has female
breasts, and thus its only human characteristics are those of maternity and toil, otherwise
the signs of redemption. On its forehead, between the horns and beneath the torch, is the
sign of the microcosm, or the pentagram with one beam in the ascendant, symbol of
human intelligence, which placed thus below the torch, makes the flame of the latter an
image of divine revelation. This Pantheos should be seated on a cube, and its footstool
should be a single ball, or a ball and a triangular stool."
Bar-Lgura - A semitic demon who sits on the roofs of houses and leaps on the
inhabitants. People so afflicted are called d'baregara.
Barbatos - A great count and duke, who appears when the sun is in Sagittarius with four
noble kings and three companies of troops; he give instruction in all the sciences, reveals
treasures concealed by enchantment, know the past and future, reconciles friends and
those in power and is of the Order of the Virtues.
Barqu - A demon in whose keeping was the secret of the Philosopher's Stone.
Bathin - (1) Duke. 30 Legions of Spirits. Knows virtues of herbs and stones. (2) A mighty
duke, who appears like a strong man with a serpent's tail, riding on a pale horse. He
knows the virtues of herbs and precious stones, and can transport men swiftly from one
country to another.
Bathym - Also called Marthim, a duke of the infernal regions. He has the appearance of a
robust man, but his body ends in a serpents tail. He bestrides a steed of livid color. He is
well versed in the virtues of herbs and precious stones. He is able to transport men from
one place to another with wondrous speed. 30 Legions.
Bayemon - (1) Monarch of the Western Regions. Male. (2) The grimoire of Pope
Honorius gives this name as that of a powerful demon whom it addresses as monarch or
the western parts of the infernal regions. To him the following invocation is addressed:
"O King Bayemon, most mighty, who reigneth towards the western part, I call upon thee
and invoke thy name in the name of the Divinity. I cammand thee in the name of the most
high to present thyself before this circle, thee and the other spirits who are thy subjects, in
the name of Passiel and Rosus, for the purpose of replying to all that which I demand of
thee. If thou dost not come, I will torment thee with a sword of heavenly fire. I will
augment thy pains and burn thee. Obey O King Bayemon."
Bearded Demon - The demon who teaches the secret of the Philosopher's Stone. He is but
little known. The demon barbu is not be confused with Barbartos, a great and powerful
demon who is a duke in Hades, nor with Barbas, who is interested in mechanics. It is said
that the Bearded Demon is so called on account of his remarkable beard.
Bechard - (1) Alluded to in the Key of Solomon. Brings forth rain, thunder and hail.
Male. (2) Has power over winds and tempests, over lightning, hail and rain, by means of
a charm with toads and other things of this nature.
Beelzebub - (1) Prince of Demons. Lord of the Flies. (2) According to Wierius, Supreme
Chief of the Infernal Empire, founder of the Order of the Fly. (3) To some, appears
occasionally under monstrous forms, such as the figure of a misshapen calf, or that of a
goat having a long tail; at the same time, he manifests most frequently under the
semblance of an enormous fly. When angered, he vomits floods of water and howls like a
wolf. (4) Lord of the Flies, was the chief of demons in Jewish popular belief at the times
of Christ, who was accused of casting out devils by Beelzebub, 'the prince of devils'. He
was originally Baal-zebub, god of the Philistine city of Ekron, to whom King Ahaziah
sent for an oracle, much to the annoyance of the prophet Elijah. The divination by the
flight of flies was practiced by the god's priests. (5) Also written as Belzebud,
Beelzebuth, and Beelzeboul. From Hebrew, BOL - lord, ZBVB - fly of flies; Lord of
Flies. Some derive the name from Syriac, "Beel d'boro" - Master of Calumny or nearly
the same signification as the Greek word DIABOLOS, when are derived the modern
French and English Diable, and Devil. (6) Evil chief of Binah.
Behemiron - Whose arms are drived from Behemoth, and their colors are black and
brown. Their forms like those of awful beasts, like hippos and an elephant, but crushed
flat, or as if their skin was spread out flat over the body of a beetle or cockroach.
Behemoth - (1) Gluttony. (2) Grand Cupbearer of the Royal Household. (3) The synthesis
of the head of Behemiron.
Beleth - (1) King. 85 Legions of Spirits. Causes love until the magickian has had his full.
(*considered by some sources to be dangerous.) (2) A terrible and mighty king, riding on
a pale horse, preceded by all manner of musicians. He is very furious when first
summoned, and must be commanded into a triangle or circle with the hazel wand of the
Magickian pointed to the southeast. He must be received courteously and with homage,
but a silver ring must be worn on the middle finger of the left hand, which must be held
against the face. He procures love between man and woman, and is of the Order of the
Powers.
Belial - (1) Crown Prince of Hell. Northern quadrant. Keeper of the earth. Stability. (2)
King. 80 Legions of Spirits. Must have offering and gifts. (3) Ambassador in Turkey. (4)
A mighty king, created next after Lucifer, appears in the form of a beautiful angel seated
in a chariot of fire, and speaking with a pleasant voice. He fell first amongst the superior
angels who went before Michael and other heavenly angels. He distributes preferences of
senatorships, causes favors of friends and foes, and gives excellent familiars. (5) The
worthless one and the demon of lies, also seems to have been an evil spirit from the start.
His name may be a contraction of the Hebrew beli ya'al, 'without worth'. The Jews
sometimes regarded him as the chief of devils and he is the leader of the forces of evil in
The War of the Sons of Light and the Sons of Darkness, one of the Dead Sea scrolls. 'But
for corruption thou hast made Belial, an angel of hostility. All his dominion is in
darkness, and his purpose is to bring about wickedness and guilt. All the spirits that are
associated with him are but angels of destruction.' When summoned, he appears as a
beautiful angel and speaks in a deceptively soft, pleasant voice. (6) From Hebrew,
BLIOL, a wicked one. (7) A black, bloated man-dragon. He who denied god, and he that
unites the force of Chokmah.
Belphegor - (1) Demon of discoveries and inventions. Comes in the shape of a woman
and bestows riches. Androgynous. (2) Demon of inventions and wealth. (3) Seduces men
to evil and wealth. (4) Ambassador in France. (5) Evil chief of Tiphareth. (6) Originally
called Baal-Peor as a Moabite deity, and was adored on Mount Phegor. For his generative
and productive powers, he was worshipped in the form of a phallus. In the Kabbalah,
Belphgor is the archdemon of the Togarini, whose name means the 'wranglers.'
Bensozia - Chief Deviless of the Gauls. She was also called Nocticula, Herodias, and
"The Moon." One finds in the manuscripts of the church at Couserans, that the ladies of
the fourteenth century were said to go on horseback to the nocturnal revelries of
Bensozia. All of them were forced to inscribe their names in a sabbatic catalogue along
with those of the sorcerers proper, and after this ceremony they believed themselves to be
fairies.
Berith - (1) Second Order Demon. (2) Duke. 26 Legions of Spirits. A great liar. (3) A
terrible duke, appearing in the form of a soldier in red apparel, with a golden crown, and
bestriding a red horse. The ring used for Berith is required for his evocation. He gives
true answers of things past, present and to come, turns all metals into gold, gives and
confirms dignities. He speaks in a clear and persuasive voice, but is a great liar, and his
advice must not be trusted.
Bethor - A person dignified by his character may be exalted to illustrious positions and
can obtain large treasures. Reconciles the spirit of air to man. He will give true answers,
transport precious stones and compose medicine having miraculous effects. He grants
familiars of the firmament and can prolong life to 700 years.
Beyreva - Indian demon, master of souls that roam through space after being changed
into airy demons. It is said to have crooked nails with which it lopped off one of
Brahma's heads.
Bhutamata - A Hindu demon goddess. She is the form of Parvati.
Biffant - A little-known demon, chief of a legion who entered the body of one Denise de
la Caille and who was obliged to sign with his claws the process verbal of exorcisms.
Bifrons - (1) Demon of the dead. 26 Legions. Male. (2) Earl. 60 Legions of Spirits.
Makes one knowing in astrology, geometry and other arts and sciences. (3) A demon of
monstrous guise that often took the form of a man well versed in astrology and planetary
influences. He excels in geometry, the virtues of herbs, precious stones and plants, and it
is said that he is able to transport corpses from one place to another. He it is also who
lights the strange corpse lights above the tombs of the dead. 26 Legions. (4) A great earl,
appears in a monstrous form, but assumes human shape when commanded. He gives
proficiency in astrology, geometry, and other mathematical arts; he teaches the virtues of
herbs, precious stones, and woods; he changes dead bodies, puts them in other places, and
light phantom candles on their graves.
Bitru - (1) Prince of Hell. Awakes lust in the human heart. 70 Legions. Male. (2) Also
called Sytry, a great prince of Hell. He appeared in the form of a leopard with the wings
of a griffin. But when he adopted a human appearance for the nonce it was invariably one
of great beauty. It is he who awakes lust in the human heart.
Blisargon - Known as the Grand Enticer of Thieves, he eventually leads all of his
followers to destruction.
Bonifarce - One of the two demons said to have been successfully exorcised from
Elisabeth Allier in 1639 by Francois Faconnet. The two demons who had possessed her
for twenty years admitted that they had entered her body by means of a crust of bread
which they had put into her mouth when she was seven. They fled from her body in the
presence of the Holy Sacrament. The other demon's name was Orgeuil.
Botis - (1) President and Earl. 60 Legions of Spirits. Causes love of men to women and
vice versa. (2) A great president and earl, who appears like a horrid viper, but, when
commanded, assumes a human shape, with large teeth and horns. He bears a sharp sword
in his hand, discerns the past, present and future, and reconciles friends and foes.
Bucon - Has the power to incite hatred and jealousy between the two sexes.
Buer - (1) Second class demon. Gives domestic felicity and health to the sick. 15
Legions. Male. (2) Second order. 50 Legions. (3) President. 50 Legions of Spirits. Gives
good familiars and heals distempers in man. (4) He has naturally the form of a star, and is
gifted with the knowledge of philosophy and the virtues of medicinal herbs. (5) A great
president, who appears when the sun is in Sagittarius, and teaches philosophy, logic, the
virtues of herbs, etc. He heals all diseases and gives good familiars.
Bune - (1) Deals with the dead and cemeteries. 30 Legions. Male. (2) Duke. 30 Legions
of Spirits. Gives riches to men, makes them wise and eloquent. Gives true answers to
demands. (3) A most powerful demon, and one of the Grand Dukes of the infernal
regions. His form is that of a man. He does not speak save of signs only. He removes
corpses, haunts cemeteries, and marshals the demons around the tombs and places of the
dead. He enriches and renders eloquent those who serve him. The demons who own his
sway, called Bunis, are regarded by the Tartars as exceedingly evil. Their power is great
and their numbers immense. But their sorcerers are ever in communication with these
demons by means of whom they carry on their dark practices. (4) A strong duke, who
appears as a three-headed dragon, the heads being respectively those of a dog, griffin, and
man. He has a pleasant voice; he changes the places of the dead, causes demons to crowd
around sepulchers, gives riches, makes men wise and eloquent, answers questions truly.
Bushyasta - In Zoroastrian mythology, the yellow demon of lethargy and sloth. He is the
evil genius which causes men to oversleep adn neglect their religious duties.
Buta - An evil demon in Indonesian mythology. A demon with hooked teeth is called
Buta Cakil.
Buyasta - An ancient Persian demon of laziness who tries to prevent people from
working. His is one of the Daevas.
Demon List C - D - E
C
Cacodaemons - Deities of inferior rank, one of whom it was believed by many was
attached to each mortal from his birth as a constant companion, and were capable of
giving impulses, and acting as a sort of messenger between the gods and men. The
cacodaemons are of a hostile nature, as opposed to the agathodaemons who were
friendly. Their king was called Hades by the Greeks, Typhon by the Egyptians, and
Ahrimanes by the Persians and Chaldeans.
Cacodemon - The name given by the ancients to an evil spirit. He changed his shape so
frequently that no one would tell in what guise he most generally appeared to man.
Caim - A great president, appears in the form of a thrush, but afterwards in that of a man
bearing a sharp sword, and seeming to answer in burning ashes. He is a keen disputant;
he imparts to men the understanding of birds' songs, the lowing of cattle, the barking of
dogs and the voice of the waters. He gives true answers concerning things to come, and
was once of the Order of Angels.
Cambions - Offspring of the incubi and succubi. Some are more kindly to humans than
others.
Camio - President. 30 Legions of Spirits. Voice of the waters and teaches men of birds.
Caron - A servitor of Ariton. Ferryman of the souls of the dead into Hades.
Catabolignes - Demons who bore men away, killed them, and broke and crushed them
having this power over them.
Caym - (1) Grand President. Male. (2) Grand Master of Hell, commander of 30 legions.
He is said to be the cleverest sophist in Hell, and can, through astuteness of his
arguments, make the most skilled logician despair. He understands the songs of birds, the
bellowing of the oxen, the barking of dogs and the sound of the waves. He knows the
future and was once numbered among the Order of Angels. He is depicted as an elegant
man with the head and wings of a blackbird.
Chagrin - Also known as Cagrino, an evil spirit believed in by the Continental Gypsies. It
has the form of a hedgehog, is yellow in color and is a foot and a half in length and a span
in breadth. Horses are the special prey of Chagrin, who rides them into a state of
exhaustion, as does the Guecubu of Chile. The next day, the horses appear sick and
weary, with tangled manes and bathed in sweat.
Chamosh - (1) Lord High Chamberlain of the Royal Household, Knight of the Fly. (2)
Was worshipped by the Moabites.
Charun - The Etruscan demon of death who torments the souls of the deceased in the
underworld. He also guards the entrance to the underworld. He is similar to the Greek
Charon. Charun is portrayed with the nose of a vulture, pointed ears and is usually
winged. His attribute is the hammer, with which he finished off his victims.
Chesme - A cat-shaped well, fountain, or spirit nymph of the Turks. She inveigles youths
to death much in the same manor as the Lorelei.
Chevaliers de l'Enfer - These are demons more powerful than those of no rank, but less
powerful than titled demons; counts, marquises, and dukes. They may be evoked from
dawn to sunrise, and from sunset to dark.
Chiton - A Burmese evil spirit.
Cimeries - (1) Marquis. 20 Legions of Infernal Spirits. Teaches grammar, logic and
rhetoric. Discovers lost and hidden things. (2) A powerful marquis, appears like a valiant
soldier on a black horse. He rules the spirits in the parts of Africa; he teaches grammar,
logic, and rhetoric, discovers hidden treasures and things lost and hidden; he can make a
man appear like a soldier of his own kind.
Clauneck - Has power over goods and riches; he can discover hidden treasures to him
who makes pact with him; he can bestow great wealth, for he is well loved by Lucifer. He
brings money from a distance. Obey him and he will obey thee.
Clisthert - A demon said to be able to change day to night and night to day.
Conferentes - Gods of the ancients, spoken of by Arnobe, whom Leloyes identifies with
incubi.
Counts of Hell - Demons of a superior order in the infernal hierarchy, who command
numerous legions. They may be evoked at all hours of the day, provided the evocation
takes place in a wild, unfrequented spot.
Crocell - Duke. 48 Legions of Spirits. Creates great noises and warms waters.
Dagdagiron - Whose colors are reddish and gleaming. Their form like vast and devouring
flat-shaped fishes.
Dagon - (1) Grand Pantler of the Royal Household. (2) Was the great god of the
Philistines, who places the Arc of Jehovah in Dagon's temple when they had captured it
from the Israelites. The force of the ark destroyed Dagon and hewed his statue into
pieces.
Dahaka - An ancient Persian god of death and demon of deceit and mendacity. He loves
destroying life. Dahaka is usually depicted with three heads, while scorpions and lizards
crawl all over his body.
Daivers - Also called Daivergoel, these are Hindu genii, which inhabit their own world.
They are, it seems, related to the Persian divs, from which it is suggested that the word
'devil' is derived. They possess material bodies as well as spiritual bodies, and have many
human attributes, both good and evil.
Dantalian - (1) Changes men's minds from good to evil. (2) A mighty duke, appears in
the form of a man with many faces of men and women, and has a book in his right hand.
He teaches all arts and sciences, declares all secret counsels, for all human thoughts, and
can change them at his will. He kindles love and shows the similitude of any person in a
vision, wheresoever they may be.
Dantallion - Duke. 36 Legions of Spirits. Knows the thoughts of men and can change
them at will. Can cause love.
Decarabia - (1) Marquis. 30 Legions of Spirits. (2) A marquis, comes in the form of a star
in a pentacle, but puts on the image of man at command. He discovers the virtues of
herbs and precious stones, makes birds seem to fly before the exorcist, and remain with
him as familiars, singing and eating like other birds.
Dev - In Persian mythology, a demon of enormous power, a ruthless and immoral god of
war.
Divs - The div of ancient Persia, pronounced deo, deu, or dive, is supposed to be the
same as the European devil of the middle ages.
Dresop - A servitor of Amaymon. The who attack their prey by tremulous motion.
Druj - An ancient Iranian female demon, the representation of the lie. Together with
horny men, she causes much evil. She is the eternal opponent of Asha Vahishta. Also
Drug or Drauga.
Eblis - Also known as Haris, he is the the "Satan" of the Mohammedans. It is said that he
was an inmate of Azazil, the heaven nearest god; and when the angels were commanded
to bow down to the first man, Eblis was the chief of those who rebelled. There were cast
out of Azazil, and Eblis and his followers were sentenced to suffer in hell for a long tim.
It is supposed that he was composed of the elements of fire; and that he succeeded the
peris in the government of the world.
Eligor - (1) Duke. 60 Legions of Spirits. Discovers hiding things and causes love of
Lords and Great persons. (2) A great duke, appearing as a goodly knight carrying a lance,
pennon, and scepter. He discovers hidden things, causes war, marshals armies, kindles
love and lust.
Euronymous - (1) Prince who feeds on corpses. (2) Prince of Death, Grand Cross of the
Order of the Fly.
Eurynome - Demon belonging to a higher order, Prince of Death. He has enormous, long
teeth, a hideous body covered with sores and fox-skin clothing.
Ewah - Ewah is a demon. The very sight of Ewah causes permanent irreversible insanity.
The Ewah was destroyed by an Indian woman named Running Deer.
Demon List F - G - H
F
Fene - A Hungarian demon, and the opposite of Isten, the god of light. Fene is also the
name of the place where demons roam.
Flauros - A great duke, appears at first like a terrible leopard, but at the command of the
exorcist he puts on the shape of a man, with fiery eyes and terrible countenance. He gives
true answers of things past, present and future, but unless commanded into the triangle,
he will deceive the exorcist. He converses gladly of divinity and the creation of the
world, as also of the fall of spirits, his own included. If desired, he will destroy and burn
the enemies of the operator, nor will he suffer him to be tempted by the spirits otherwise.
Fleurety - (1) Lieutenant General. Lust. The occasional war among men. (2) Inferior to
Beelzebub. (3) He has the power to perform any labor during the night, and to cause
hailstones in any required place. He controls very considerable army of spirits, and has
Bathsin (or Bathim), Pursan, and Eligor as his subordinates.
Focalor - (1) Duke. 30 Legions of Spirits. Destroys men and drowns them. Has power
over wind and seas. Will not hurt if commanded to the contrary. (2) A strong duke,
appears in the form of a man with the wings of a griffin. He drowns men, sinks warships,
and has power over the winds and the sea, but he will not hurt anyone if commanded to
forbear by the exorcist. He hopes to return to the Seventh Thrones in 1050 years.
Fomors - The Fomors were an ancient tribe of Celtic sub-aquatic monsters. They are said
to be the offspring of Noah's son, Ham, and are depicted as 'men with goat's heads.'
Foras - (1) President. 29 Legions of Spirits. Recovers things lost. Makes men live long
and eloquent. (2) A great president, who appears in the form of a strong man, and teaches
the virtues of all herbs and precious stones, as well as logic and ethics; he makes men
invisible, imparts wit, wisdom, and eloquence, discovers treasures, and restores things
lost.
Forau - One of the demons who serves Sargatanas, a brigadier general of the infernal
legions.
Forneas - (1) Marquis. 29 Legions of Spirits. Makes one beloved of his foes and friends.
(2) A great marquis, appears as a sea-monster. He teaches all arts and sciences, gives a
good reputation and the knowledge of tongues, and causes men to be loved by their
enemies even as by their friends.
Frimost - Has power over wives and maids, and will help thee to enjoy them.
Fujin - The Japanese god of wind and one of the eldest of the Shinto gods. He was
present at the creation of the world when he first let the winds out of his bag, the cleared
the morning mists and filled the space between heaven and earth so the sun shone. He is
portrayed as a terrifying dark demon wearing a leopard skin, carrying a large bag of
winds on his shoulders.
Frutimiere - Dights thee all kinds of festivals.
Furcas - (1) Knight. 20 Legions of Spirits. Teaches the arts of philosophy, astrology,
rhetoric, logic, cheiromancy and pyromancy. (2) A great duke, appears in the form of a
cruel old man, with long beard and hoary hair. He is seated on a pale horse, and has a
sharp spear in his hand. He teaches philosophy, rhetoric, astronomy, logic, chiromancy,
and pyromancy, perfectly in all their parts.
Furfur - (1) Count. 26 Legions. (2) Must be contained in a magickal triangle (Solomon),
or he will lie. (3) Earl. 26 Legions of Spirits. Will wittingly urge love between men and
women. Raises great storms. (4) A great earl, appears in the form of a hart with a fiery
tail, and will not speak till compelled within the triangle. He then assumes the form of an
angel, speaking with a hoarse voice. He causes love between man and wife, raises
thunder, lightning and great winds, gives true answers about secret and divine things.
Gaap - (1) President, Prince. 66 Legions of Spirits. Makes men insensible or ignorant. (2)
A great president and prince, appears when the sun is in the southern signs, coming in a
human shape, and preceded by four powerful kings. He teaches philosophy and the
liberal sciences, excites love and hatred, makes men insensible, gives instruction in the
consecration of those things which belong to the divination of Amaymon, his king,
delivers familiars out of the custody of other magickians, gives true answers as to past
present and future, transports and returns men speedily from place to place at the will of
the exorcist.
Gagh Shekelah - Attributed to Chesed, the disturbing ones. Their symbol and form are
those of black cat-headed giants. They are also called Aziel, Charariel and Agniel.
Galla - From Kur, the Sumerian underworld, came seven demons called Galla. There
were attendants and messengers of Ereshkigal, the goddess of death and gloom, who sat
naked on a throne in her dark lapis lazuli palace, surrounded by seven great walls.
Gamygyn - A great marquis, appearing in the form of a small horse or ass, but afterwards
in human shape. He speaks hoarsely, teaching the liberal sciences, and giving news of
sould who have died in sin.
Gerevil - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. Divining lot or sortilege.
Ghaddar - A demon (possible female) in the deserts of the Red Sea countries. It catches
travelers and tortures them by devouring their genitals.
Ghoreb Zereq - Attributed to Netzach, the dispeasing ravens. Their form is that of
hideous demon-headed ravens issuing from a volcano. Also known as Getzphiel.
Ghul - In Muslim folklore, the ghould is a female demon of the desert that is able to
assume the shape of an animal. It is an evil spirit that robs graves and feeds on the flesh
of the dead. They also lure travelers into the desert, sometimes beguiling them by
prostituting themselves, and then devouring them.
Glasyalabolas - (1) President, Earl. 36 Legions of Spirits. If desired, he causes the love of
best friends and foes. (2) A mighty president, who comes in the form of a dog, but
winged like a griffin. He teaches all arts and sciences instantaneously, incites to
bloodshed, is the leader of all homicides, discerns pas and future, and makes men
invisible.
Golahab - Attributed to Geburah, the burners with fire. Their forms are those of
enormous black head like a volcano in eruption. Also known as Zaphiel.
Gomory - (1) Duke. 26 Legions of Spirits. Procures love of women, young and old. (2) A
powerful duke, appears like a beautiful woman, wearing a ducal crown. He discovers
past, present and future, as also the whereabouts of hidden treasures; he procures the love
of women, and especially of girls.
Gong Gong - A Chinese demon who is responsible for the great floods, together with his
associate, the snake-like Xiang Yao. Gong Gong is the eternal opponent of the highest
ruler. Also called Kung Kung.
Gorgons - The Gorgons were the three demonic daughters of Phorcys and Ceto. They had
long razor-shaped teeth, brazen claws, while their faces and breasts were those of women.
There were usually considered demons of the underworld or of the deep sea. There were
Medusa, Stheno and Euryale.
Gorilon - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. Axe; cleaving either to;
bones or asunder.
Guecubu - Among the Araucanians, a people of Chile, the Guecubu are evil spirits who
do all in their power to thwart and annoy the Great spirit Togin and his ministers.
Guison - (1) Duke. 40 Legions of Spirits. Gives honor and dignity to all who ask. (2) A
might duke, who appears like a cynocephalus, and discerns the past, present and future,
answers all questions, reconciles enemies, and gives honor and dignities.
Guta - A greatly feared Hungarian demon who beats his victims to death.
Hael - Instructs in the art of writing all kinds of letters, gives an immediate power of
speculations, teaches tactics, and the breaking of hostile ranks.
Hagenti - (1) President. 33 Legions of Spirits. Makes men wise and instructs in diverse
things. (2) A great president, appears in the shape of a gigantic bull with the wings of a
griffin, but will duly put on human form. He gives wisdom, transmutes all metals into
gold, and turns wine into water.
Hagith - The person in his favor will be adorned with all beauty. Converts copper into
gold and vice versa. Gives faithful servants.
Halpas - (1) Earl. Burns towns or fills them with soldiers itching for a fight. (2) A great
earl, appears in the form of a stockdove, speaking with a hoarse voice. He burns towns,
visits the wicked with the sword, and can send men to fields of war or to other places.
Ham - According to Norwegian legend, Ham was a storm-fiend in the shape of an eagle
with black wings, sent by Helgi to engulf Frithjof as he sailed for the island of Yarl
Angantyr. This story is told in the Saga Grettir.
Hariti - A monstrous demon from India, who abducted little children and devoured them,
until the Great Buddha converted her.
Hauges - A servitor of Amaymon and Ariton. Brilliance.
Hecate - Queen of the witches. (Sometimes not considered a demon, and sometimes is.)
Hedammu - A Hurrian snake-like demon which lives in the sea. The creature is
insatiable.
Heramael - Teaches the art of medicine, gives perfect knowledge of all diseases, with
their perfect and radical cure, makes known all plants in general, the places where they
grow, and the times of their gathering, their virtues also and their composition for the
attainment of a perfect cure.
Hiisi - Finnish mythology abounds with limitless classes of evil spirits and demons which
bring troubles and miseries upon mankind.
Hsu Hao - The strange tale of this demon, well documented in ample chronicles of the
ancient Chinese empire, was told in the Tang dynasty period, during the reign of emperor
Ming Huang. Dressed in red trousers, and wearing no shoes.
Huictiigara - Occasions sleep and waking in some, and afflicts others with insomnia.
Demon List I - J - K
I
Ifrits - Hideous specters probably of Arabic origin, now genii of Persian and Indian
mythology. They assume diverse forms, and frequent ruins, woods and wild desolate
places, for the purpose of preying upon men and other living things. They are sometimes
confounded with the Jinns or Divs of Persia.
Igilon - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. After the fashion of the
Eikelos.
Iligas - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. Obtaining; have obtained.
Illirikim - A servitor of Amaymon. They who shriek with a long drawn out cry.
Ilmenos - A servitor of Ariton. The silent lion.
Infernal Court - Wierus and others, learned in the lore of the infernal regions, have
discovered therein princes and high dignitaries, ministers, ambassadors, and other offices
of state, whose names would fill much space to little purpose Satan is no longer the
sovereign of Hades, but is, so to speak, the leader of the opposition. The true leader is
Beelzebub.
Inokos - A servitor of Asmodeus and Magoth. Rake the earth of newly sown seed.
Ipos - (1) Earl, Prince. 36 Legions of Spirits. Makes men witty and bold. (2) A mighty
earl and prince, appearing as an angel with a lion's head, the webbed feet of a goose, and
a hare's tail. He knows the past and future, and imparts wit and courage.
Irroron - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. Sprinkling with dew.
Jinn - Singular Jinnee, plural Jineeyeh, Arabian spirits, perhaps animistic, but more
probably strictly mythological like the Persian divs. The jinn were created out of fire and
occupied the earth for several thousand years before Adam; they were perverse, and
would not reform, although prophets were sent to reclaim them; they were eventually
driven from the earth, and took refuge in the outlying islands of the sea.
Kabotermannekens - A little spirit that plays tricks on women, particularly those who
work in a dairy.
Kabrakan - A giant demon in Mayan myth who causes earthquakes. He makes mountains
disappear, while his brother Zipakna makes mountains rise, also through earthquakes.
They are the children of Vucub Caquix.
Kadolon - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. A small vase or urn.
Kelen - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. Going swiftly, as in a race.
Kelpie - Scottish water spirit that haunts streams and torrents. It is also believed that the
Kelpie devours women.
Kerthiel - Attibuted to Kether, his name means "cut off from god" Ps. 37.34 "When the
wicked are cut off". The symbolic form is that of black evil giants.
Khanzab - A demon who disturms the prayers of Muslims, thus causing doubt in their
minds.
Kilik - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. Wrinkled with age.
Kingu - The demon in Mesopotamian myth who became the second consort of the
goddess Tiamat, after her first consort Apsu had been slain. She gave him the Tablets of
Destiny and intended to make him lord of the gods. He was killed by the young god
Marduk who took the Tablets and fastened them on his chest. He killed Kingu and
created mankind from his blood. Kingu plays an important part in the creation epic
Enuma Elish.
Kishimo-jin - The Japanese Buddhist patron goddess of the little children. Her name
means 'mother goddess of the demons' and she was originally a monstrous demon from
India.
Koschei the Deathless - A demon of Russian folklore. This horrid monster is described as
having a death's head and fleshless skeleton, "through which is seen the black hood
flowing and the yellow heart beating." He is armed with an iron club, with which he
knocks down all who come in his path. In spite of his ugliness, he is said to be a great
admirer of young girls and women. He is avaricious, hates old and young alike, and
particularly those who are fortunate. His dwelling is amongst the mountains of Koskels
and the Caucasus, where his treasure is concealed.
Kosh - The wicked forest fiend of the Bangala of the Southern Congo.
Demon List L - M
L
Lagasuf - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. In paleness; pining away.
Leonard - (1) First Order Demon. Teaches black magick and sorcery. (2) Grand Master of
the Sabbaths, Knight of the Fly.
Lerajie - (1) Marquis. 30 Legions of Spirits. Causes all great battles and contests. (2) A
powerful marquis, coming in the likeness of an archer, clad in green, and bearing bow
and quiver. He occasions battles and causes arrow wounds to putrefy.
Leviathan - (1) One of the four Crown Princes of Hell. Rules the western quadrant. Chaos
and water. (2) From Hebrew, LVIThN, the crooked or piercing serpent or dragon. (3) The
numberless dragon form united together, so that each of his scales is like a separate evil
serpent.
Lhamo - In Tibetan Bon religion, she was originally a female demon. Later she became
the patron goddess of Lamaism.
Licanen - A servitor of Beelzebub. A winnowing fan.
Lilith - (1) Chief of the Succubi. (2) A princess who presided over the demons known as
succubi. The demons under Lilith bore the same name as their chief, and sought to
destroy newborn infants. (3) A demoness who throttles new-born babies and seduces men
in their sleep, sucking their blood. Lilith was probably lilitu originally, an Assyrian
demoness who had wings and long, disheveled hair. Her name was confused with the
Hebrew word for night, layil, and Solomon at first suspected the Queen of Sheba of
being, Lilith, because she had hairy legs. She is probably the 'terror by night' of Psalm 91
- "Thou shalt not fear for any terror by night…' - and legend says that she was Adam's
first wife, created by god out of filth and mud. From Adam's union with her sprang
Asmodeus and hosts of other demons. (4) Attributed to Kether, the Kingdom of Babel
and splendor. A woman thatis outwardly beautiful, but inwardly corrupt and putrefying,
riding upon a strange and terrible beast. (5) Palace of Malkuth, the evil woman and the
appearance is that of a woman, at first beautiful, but afterwards, changing into a black
monkey-like demon. (6) Evil chief of Yesod.
Lucifer - (1) One of the Four Crown Princes of Hell. Ruler of the eastern quadrant, of the
air and wisdom. (2) By some considered the Emperor, and superior. (3) Lord Chief
Justice. (4) To some, appears as a comely boy; when angered, he shows with a ruddy
countenance, but there is nothing monstrous in his shape. (5) From Latin, Lux, Light; and
Fero, to bear, A light bearer.
Lucifuge Rofocale - (1) Prime Minister. Infliction of disease and deformity. Destruction
of sacred deities. (2) He has the control, in which Lucifer has invested in him, over all the
wealth and treasures of the world. His subordinates are Baal, Agares, and Marbas. (3)
Lucifuge also employed occasionally, from Lux, Light, and Fugio, to fly from, he who
shuns the light. (4) Evil chief of Chokmah.
Luesaf - A servitor of Magoth and Kore. Unto loss or destruction.
Maamah - Like a crouching woman with an animal's body, crawling along the ground
and eating the earth.
Magog - A servitor of Asmodeus and Magoth. Well known powerful gentile nation.
Malphas - (1) Grand President. 40 Legions of Devils. Male. (2) President. 40 Legions of
Spirits. Brings knowledge of enemies desires and thoughts and of that which they have
done. (3) Grand President of the infernal regions and appears in the shape of a crow.
When he appears in human form he has a very raucous voice. He build impregnable
citadels and towers, overthrows ramparts of his enemies, finds good workmen, and gives
good familiar spirits. (4) A powerful president, appears at first like a crow, but
afterwards, when so commanded, assumes human form, speaking with a hoarse voice. He
brings artificers swiftly from all parts of the world, destroys the desires and thoughts of
enemies, gives good familiars.
Mammon - (1) Demon of Greed. (2) Covetousness and riches. (3) Ambassador in
England. (4) A devil of avaice, was not a god but a word. His name comes from Aramaic
and means wealth or profit. He was regarded as a demon because Jesus said, 'Ye cannot
serve god and Mammon.'
Mandragoras - Familiar demons who appear in the figures of little men without beards.
Mara - A Buddhist demon who attempts to trick people into damnnig their souls.
Marbas - (1) President. 36 Legions. Causes and cures diseases. (2) A president, who
appears as a mighty lion, and then in human shape. He answers truly concerning all
things hidden or secret, cause and cures diseases, imparts skill in mechanics, and changes
men into various shapes.
Marchosias - (1) Marquis. 30 Legions of Spirits. (2) A mighty marquis, appears in the
form of a wolf with the wings of a griffin, a serpent's tail, and fire issuing from his
mouth. At the command of the operator he assumes human form. He is strong in battle,
gives true answers to all questions, and is extremely faithful to the exorcist. He belongs to
the Order of Dominations.
Maskim - Among the major classes of Sumerian demons, the seven Maskim were the
most powerful ones. Their name is usually interpreted as a meaning 'ensnarers' or 'layers
of ambushes.' Their dwelling place is said to have been the bowels of the earth or the
heights of the mountains. They are neither male or female.
Mastema - Mastema is mentioned only in The Book of Jubilees and in the Fragments of a
Zadokite Work. Seems to be identified with Satan.
Mastiphal - The name given to the prince of demons in an apocryphal book entitled Little
Genesis, which is quoted by Cedrenus.
Mbwiri - A Central African demon considered to regard good living with aversion.
Mebbesser - A servitor of Asmodeus. Flesh; or to reject.
Mejenkwaad - A type of demon in the Marshall Islands. These demons are almost
exclusively female. When a woman was pregnant, often her husband would sail off to go
and collect gifts or special food, etc. for his wife. However, if he was gone for too long a
period of time, she would turn into a mejenkwaad. Very often this would mean she'd eat
her newborn child. When the husband arrived, she would go after him too.
Melhaer - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. To cut off, or divide,
whiteness, purity.
Mid-day Demons - The ancients frequently made mention of certain demons who became
visible especially towards mid-day to those with whom they had a pact. They appeared in
the form of men or beasts, and let themselves be enclosed in a character, figure, vial or in
the interior of a hollow ring.
Moloch - (1) Prince. (Requires offering.) (2) Prince of the Land of Tears, Grand Cross of
the Order. (3) A Phoenician and Canaanite god, and to Adrammelech, whose cult was
probably brought into Sumeria by colonist from Syria. (4) Evil chief of Kether.
Morax - A great earl and president, who appears like a human-headed bull, and gives
skill in astronomy and the liberal sciences, with good familiars. He knows the virtues of
all herbs and precious stones.
Moschel - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. To move oneself about.
Mullin - (1) First Gentleman of the Bedchamber of the Royal Household. (2) The chief
lieutenant to Leonard.
Murmur - (1) Count. Patron of Music. (2) Duke, Earl. 30 Legions of Spirits. Constrains
souls of the deceased to answer questions. (3) A great duke and earl, appears in the form
of a soldier riding a griffin, and having a duke's crown on his head. He is preceded by
two ministers sounding trumpets. He teaches philosophy perfectly, and constrains the
souls of the dead to appear and to answer questions. He was partly of the Order of
Thrones and partly of Angels.
Musisin - Has great power over great lords; he instructs them in all that passes in the
Republics and those of the Allies.
Demon List N - O - P
N
Naamah - A demoness who throttles babies and seduces men in their sleep, to suck their
blood.
Naberius - (1) Marquis. 19 Legions of Spirits. Restores lost dignities and honors. (2) A
valiant marquis, who appears in the form of a crowing cock and flutters about the circle.
He speaks hoarsely, gives skill in the arts and sciences, especially rhetoric, and restores
lost dignities and honors.
Nacheshiron - Whose colors are like serpents, and their form like dog-headed serpents.
Namtar - A minor god of the underworld in Sumerian mythology. Bringer of disease and
pestilence. In addition to spreading disease, Namtar acted as herald or messenger and
chief minister of Ereshkigal and Nergal.
Nebiros - (1) Field Marshall under Astaroth. Controls animals to perform nefarious acts.
(2) Inferior to Astaroth. Inspector General. (3) Has the power to inflict evil on
whomsoever he will; he discovers the Hand of Glory and reveals the virtue of metals,
minerals, vegetables, as also of all animals, both pure and impure. He possesses the art of
predicting things to come, being one of the greatest Necromancers in all the Infernal
Hierarchies; he goes to and fro everywhere and inspects all the hordes of perdition. His
immediate subordinates are Ayperos, Naberrs, and Glassyalabolas.
Necheshethiron - Whose color is like copper, and their forms like of a most devlish and
human headed insects.
Nergal - (1) Second Order Demon. (2) Chief of the Secret Police. (3) Ruthless, the
crouching one, comes from further afield. He was the Babylonian lord of the underworld
and the equivalent of Mars, ruler of war, plague, flood and destruction.
Neshimiron - Whose colors are of a stagnant gleaming watery hue, and their forms like
hideous women, almost skeletons, united to the bodies of serpents and fishes.
Nilen - The river Nile. A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon.
Nybbas - (1) Inferior Demon. Pleasures of Hell. (2) Chief Mimic of the Masters of the
Revels.
Obiriron - Whose colors are like clouds and their form like grey bloated goblins.
Och - Prolongs life to 600 years with perfect health, imparts great wisdom, gives
excellent familiar spirits. Composes perfect medicines, converts any substances to the
purest metals or precious stones. Bestows gold and purse. Causes the possessor to be
worshipped as a god by the kings of the world.
Ophiel - Ruler of all things attributed to Mercury; he gives familiar spirits, teaches all
arts, and enables the possessor of his character to change quicksilver immediately into the
Philosopher's Stone.
Orgeuil - One of the two demons said to have been successfully exorcised from Elisabeth
Allier in 1639 by Francois Faconnet.
Orias - (1) Marquis. Patron of astrology and diviners. (2) Marquis. 30 Legions of Spirits.
Knowledge of the virtues of the stars. Transforms men, giving them dignities and
comfirmation thereof. (3) A great marquis, appears in the form of a lion bestriding a
strong horse; he has a serpent's tail and holds to enormous hissing snakes in his right
hand. He teaches the virtues of the planets and the mansions thereof; he transforms men,
gives dignities, prelates, and confirmations, with the favor of friends and foes.
Oriens - These four names, Oriens, Paimon, Ariton, and Amaymon are usually allotted to
the Evil Kings of the four quarters of the world. Oriens, from Latin, ORIENS, rising or
eastern. This name is also written Uriens, from Latin URO, to burn or devour with flame.
It is probably Uriens that a mediaeval title of the Devil, Sir Urien, is derived.
Orobas - (1) Prince. 20 Legions of Spirits. Gives true answers of the divinity and creation
of the world. (2) A great prince, appears first like a horse, but when commanded, in
human form. He discovers past, present and future; he gives good dignities and
advancements, with the favor of friends and foes; he will reply concerning the creation of
the world and Divinity; he is very faithful to the exorcist and defends him from
temptation by any spirit.
Oroias - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. Returning in due season.
Ose - (1) President. 30 Legions of Spirits. Gives true answers of the divinity and secret
things. Changes any man into any shape the magickian wants to the point that the man
wont even know he was a man. (2) A great president, appears at first like a leopard, and
then in human shape. He gives skill in all liberal sciences, and true answers concerning
divine and secret things. He can change men into any shape the exorcist may desire, and
he that is changed will not know it.
Othiel - Also known as Gothiel, a black, bloated man-insect of horrible aspect. His
breadth is greater than his length and he unites the force averse to Binah.
Paigoels - The devils of Hindustan. Some of the Hindus believe that the Paigoels created
the devils; others that they were put out of heaven because of their great sin, and in all of
the worlds that the earth is the only one they are allowed intercourse. Some of these
devils have individual names, and are the tempters of men to special sins, others again
enter into the bodies of men and take possession of them. The Hindus also believe that
the souls of wicked men go to join the number of the paigoels.
Paimon - (1) King. 200 Legions of Spirits. Bind any man subject to the magickian. (2) A
great king, very obedient to Lucifer. He appears like a crowned man seated on a
dromedary, preceded by all manner of musicians. He speaks with a roaring voice, teaches
all arts, sciences and secrets, gives and confirms dignities, makes men subject to the will
of the Magickian, provides good familiars. He is observed towards the north-west, and is
of the Order of Dominions.
Paymon - (1) MC of Hell. (2) Used to overcome the will of humans. (3) Speaks with a
roaring voice, teaches all arts, sciences and secrets, gives and confirms dignities, makes
men subject to the will of the magician, provides good familiars. He is observed towards
the NW, is one of the Order of Dominions. Very obedient to Lucifer. He appears like a
crowned man seated upon a dromedary, proceeded by all manner of musicians.
Phoenix - A great marquis, appears like the bird of that name, singing dulcet notes in a
child's voice. When he assumes human shape at the will of the magickian, he speaks
marvelously of all sciences, proves an excellent poet, and fulfills orders admirably. He
hopes to return to the Seventh Thrones in 1200 years.
Philotanus - Second Order Demon. Under Belial, prodding mortals into sodomy.
Phul - Governs the lunar concerns. Transmits all metals into silver, heals dropsy and
provides spirits of the water, who serve men in a corporal and visible form; he also
prolongs life to 300 years.
Poter - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. A drinking cup or vase.
Procel - Appears in the form of an angel, and is great and strong duke. He speaks
mystically of hidden things, teaches geometry and the liberal sciences, and at the
command of the operator, will make a great commotion like that of running waters; he
also warms waters and tempers baths. He was of the Order of the Powers before his fall.
Proculo - Gives sleep for twenty four hours, which knowledge of the spheres of sleep.
Promakos - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. A fighter in the front of
conflict.
Pua Tu Tahi - A dangerous demon living under the sea in Tahitian cosmology. HIs name
means 'Coral Rock Standing Alone.'
Purson - (1) King. 22 Legions of Spirits. Answers of the creation of the world. (2) A great
king, who appears like a lion-headed man, carrying a viper in his hand, and riding on a
bear, preceded by many trumpeters. He conceals and discovers treasures, discerns past,
present and future, gives true answers concerning things human and divine, and provides
good familiars.
Put Satanachia - (1) Commander in Chief. Has peculiar power over mothers. (2) Inferior
to Lucifer. (3) Has the power of subjecting all wives and maidens to his wishes, and of
doing with them as he wills. His subordinates are Pruslas, Aamon, and Barbatos. (4)
Governs 45, or as some say 54 demons, four of whom are Sergutthy, Heramael, Trimasel,
and Sustugriel. Two of these rank as chief. The rest are of no great importance. These are
serviceable spirits, who act easily and quickly provided that they are content with the
operator.
Demon List Q - R - S
Q
Qematial - Whose form is that ofa vast black-headed dragon serpent and he unites under
him the force of Kether of the Internal and Averse Sephiroth. (AKA Qlippoth).
Rachiar - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. Sea breaking of rocks.
Ragaras - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. To incline; bow the head.
Rahu - Whose name means "the tormentor" is one of the Hindu devils. He is worshipped
as a means of averting the attacks of evil spirits; and appears to be of a truly devilish
character.
Raiden - The Japanese god of thunder and lightning. Raiden is portrayed as a red demon
with sharp claws, carrying a large drum. He is fond of eating human navels. The only
protection against him is to hide under a mosquito net. Also called Kaminari Sama.
Raiju - A Japanese demon whose name means "thunder animal." It is a demon of
lightning in the shape of a cat, badger or weasel. During thunderstorms it becomes
extremely agitated and leaps from tree to tree. If a tree shows teh marks of lightning,
people say that Raiju's claws have scratched it open. The demon likes hiding in human
navels, so, if afraid, a person should sleep on his or her belly during thunderstorms.
Rakshasa - An Indian demon. Has appeared in the past as black as soot, with yellow hair,
looking like a thunder cloud. He had made himself a wreath of entrails; he wore a
sacrificial cord of hair; he was gnawing of the flesh of a man's head and drinking blood
out of a skull.
Ramaratz - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. Raised ground or earth.
Ravana - The best known of all Indian demons. His power and the awe he inspired
among the people puts him on equal footing with the European Satan. Lord and Master of
the Rakshasas, the most numerous and powerful demons in the Indian underworld.
Visravas and Nikasha, his parents, were both descendants of the first demons created.
Ravana's abode, and that of his legions, was the large island of Lanka which is now
known as Ceylon.
Red Man - The demon of the tempests. He is supposed to be furious when the rash
voyager intrudes on his solitude, and to show his anger in the winds and storms.
Romages - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. To throw and touch.
Ronobe - (1) Marquis, Earl. 19 Legions of Spirits. Gives good spirits. (2) A great marquis
and earl, appears in a monstrous form; he teaches rhetoric and the arts, gives a good
understanding, the knowledge of tongues, and favor of friends and foes.
Ronwe - Marquis and Count of Hell. He appears in the shape of a monster. He provides
his adepts with knowledge of languages and with the goodwill of everyone. Nineteen
infernal cohorts are under his orders.
Sabanack - A mighty marquis, appears in the form of an armed soldier, having a lion's
head, and riding on a pale colored horse. He builds towers, camps, and cities, fortifies the
same, torments men with wounds and putrid sores, swarming with worms; he gives good
familiars.
Sabrock - Marquis. 50 Legions of Spirits. Afflicts men for many days with wounds and
sores.
Sachiel - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. To trample down. Also
associated with the Angel of Jupiter.
Saleos - (1) Duke. 30 Legions of Spirits. Causes love between men and women. (2) A
great duke, who appears like a brave soldier, riding on a crocodile, crowned. He promotes
love between the sexes.
Samigina - Marquis. 30 Legions of Inferior Spirits. Gives account of souls that died in
sin.
Saraph - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. To burn or devour with
fire.
Sargatanas - (1) Brigidier Major, directly under Astaroth's command. Brain washing and
memory erasure. (2) Inferior to Astaroth. (3) He has the power to make a person
invisible, to transport them anywhere, to open all locks to reveal whatsoever is taking
place in private houses, and teach all the arts of the shepherds. He commands several
brigades of spirits, and has Zoray, Valefar, and Faraii for his immediate inferiors.
Sarkany - A Hungarian demon, son of the witch Boszorkany. It is sadi she could turn a
person into a horse.
Satan - (1) One of the four Crown Princes of Hell. Ruler of the Southern quadrant. His
element is fire, and rules justice and passion. (2) Leader of the Opposition. (2) From
Hebrew, ShTN, an adversary. (4) Evil chief of Kether.
Satorial - Also known as Harasiel. Attributed to Binah, they are the concealors and
destroyers. Their forms and appearance are as gigantic black veiled heads with horns and
hideous eyes, seen through the veil. They are followed by evil centaurs. Also called
Seriel, from Esau, because of the hairiness.
Schechirion - Whose colors are black and their form blended of reptile, insect and
shellfish, such as a crab or lobster, yet, demon-faced withal.
Seere - A mighty prince under Amaymon, King of the East, appearing in the form of a
beautiful man on a strong winged horse. He brings all things to pass suddenly, transports
to any place in the twinkling of an eye, and discovers all thefts. He is indifferently good
or bad and will do the will of the operator.
Segal - Causes all manner of prodigies visibly, both natural and supernatural.
Seiktha - Burmese demons. They dwell in trees and groves. Their nature is usually
malign, but occasionally we find them the tutelar or guardian of a village. In any case,
they possess shrines where they may be propitiated by gifts of food and drink.
Separ - A great duke, who appears in red apparel and armed like a soldier. He inflames
women with love for men and can transform them into other shapes till they have been
enjoyed by their lovers.
Serguthy - Has power over wives and virgins, when the occasion is favorable.
Shax - (1) Renders victims deaf and blind. (2) Marquis. 3 Legions of Spirits. Takes away
the sight, hearing or understanding of man or woman at magickians command. (3) A
great marquis, comes in the form of a stockdove, speaking with a hoarse voice. He
destroys the sight, hearing and understanding of any man or woman at the will of the
exorcist, steals money from the king's exchequer, and returns it in 1200 years. He will
transport anything, but must first be commanded into the triangle; otherwise he will
deceive the operator. He discovers all hidden things which are not in the keeping of
wicked spirits, and gives good familiars.
Shelhabiron - Whose colors are fiery and yellow, their form is like merciless wolves and
jackals.
Shony - A death bringing demon reigned in the waters of the North Sea, and he was
known to the ancient Scottish fishermen as Shony. Although this creature was not
commonly seen, he appeared as a man of large stature, a thick shag of hair covering his
head, and a ridge of fins adorning his spine. He was greatly dreaded by all those who had
any dealings with the sea, be it fishermen or sailors on trade vessels.
Shui-Mu - Shui-mu Niang-niang was a Chinese water demon whose evil doings caused
yearly floods, claiming numerous lives and bringing famine and desolation to the town of
Ssu Chou and its surroundings. Her power was so great that her cunning tricks triumphed
over the troops Yo Huang, the Lord of the Skies, had sent out against her. The demoness,
enraged by the repeated attempts to capture her, kicked and turned over one of the magic
buckets containing the sources of the great lakes. The freed water engulfed the
unfortunate town of Ssu Chou, burying it for ever under a great mass of water called the
lake of Hung-tse.
Sirchade - Has power to show thee all kinds of animals of whatsoever nature they may
be.
Sitri - Prince. 60 Legions of Spirits. Enflames men with women's love, and vice versa.
Sobe - A servitor of Asmodeus and Magoth. The tail of a horse, or a fly flap.
Sobel - A servitor of Magoth and Kore. A burden.
Spirits of the Lemegeton - First is Baal, Second is Agares, Fifth is Marbas, Eighth is
Barbatos, Aamon (possible Paimon) is the ninth, Tenth is Buer, Eleventh is Gusoyn,
Fifteenth is Eligor, Seventeenth is Botis, Eighteenth is Bathim.
Stolas - (1) Prince. 26 Legions of Spirits. Teaches astronomy, herbs and stones. (2) Also
known as Solas, a powerful prince, appears in the likeness of a raven and then as a man.
He teaches the art of astronomy and the virtues of herbs and stones.
Succorbenoth - (1) Chief Eunich, demon of the gates and jealousy. (2) Chief of the
Eunichs of the Royal Household.
Surgat - (1) Opens all locks. (2) A demon who may be summoned and who will give a
magic stone upon command.
Sustugriel - Teaches magickal art; he gives familiar spirits for all things that can be
desired, and furnishes mandragores.
Sytry - A great prince, who appears with a leopard's head, but assumes a human form at
the magickian's command. He procures love between the two sexes, and causes women to
show themselves naked.
Demon List T - U - V
T
Tammuz - Originally a Sumerian shepherd-god, whose cult became popular in Syria and
Phoenicia.
Tase - In Burma, the ghosts and spirits the villagers are most afraid of, are an army of
death-fiends known as the Tase. They are disembodied souls of dead men and women
who are both vampires and spreaders of disease. There are several different orders of
Tase, and each legion has its own way of torturing mortals. Thabet Tase are the
malignant spirits of women who have died during childbirth, and these come back from
the dead as succubi. The demons make their appearance around twilight, lurking near the
dwellings of the villagers, and haunting men in particular. The Thaye Tase are grotesque
looking giants manifesting themselves most frequently during the epidemics of smallpox
and cholera. They are the souls of those who died a violent death. Their greatest pleasure
is to materialize by the bedside of a dying person, giggling and laughing hideously at
their victim's agony. Hminza Tase is the name of a third and lesser group of demons.
These are able to enter the bodies of certain animals such as crocodiles, dogs, and tigers.
Haunting the dwelling grounds of their past existence, they wreak vengeance on anyone
that crosses their path for the misfortunes they themselves endured during life. Great
precautions are taken by the Burmese to ensure that the Tase do not come back to haunt
them. Often no gravestones are erected in the hope that the dead, forgetting who they
were in life, will now haunt the house that was formerly theirs. Sacrifices, death dances,
and festivals are all attempted to appease the Tase. If they do appear, the people make a
din by beating pans or sides of their houses, hoping that the loud noise will repel the
fiends.
Tengu - The Tengu is a Japanese demon mentioned in written sources going as far back
as the eighth century and in contemporary Japanese chronicles. In early times the Tengu
often manifested himself as a crow, or as a man with a crow's beak. In medieval times,
haughty and insincere Buddhist monks were said to be reborn as Tengu. In the course of
time the crow's beak of the demon gave way to a more human looking shape; namely a
large, round, red nose. But beak or nose, the importance of this organ depends on its size,
which is directly proportional to the demon’s powers. This relationship allows any aware
person to judge the strength of an attacking Tengu at first sight, so that appropriate
precautions can be taken. Although human in form, the Tengu is a winged creature, his
fingers and toes ending in long and extremely sharp nails. Tengu has often been seen by
mountain people who claim that he fells trees and flutters around cackling madly. He
appears at times clad in the shabby garb of a strolling monk, carrying a fan, a stick, and a
sword. He does not seem to have any definite predilection for any particular evil deed,
yet he appears to be quite an imaginative character who is able to use just about any
given situation to commit his crimes. Some of his actions resemble the mischief of the
European poltergeist. He has also been known, especially by the mountain people, to
indulge in kidnappings. The first instance of someone abducted by a Tengu swooping
down from the sky goes back to the fourteenth century. Even nowadays, when a child is
lost, the village people assemble to beat drums, calling upon the Tengu to bring it back.
Thamiel - Also known as Thaumiel. Attributed to Kether, the Bicephalous Ones. Their
forms are those of dual giant heads with bat-like wings. They have no bodies for they are
those that seek continually to unite themselves unto the bodies of other beings and forces.
Tirana - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. An apple tree, or a mast of
a ship.
Tonga-Hiti - A Polynesian head-ache demon, one of the two Ponaturi that managed to
escape Urutonga's revenge for the death of her husband. The wife of Hema and mother of
Tawhaki and Karihi. The Ponaturi, semi-spirits, killed her husband but saved her, having
her stay outside the house. She hid her sons until nightfall when they saw the Ponaturi
arrive, flying in from the sea, thousands of them. They all piled up in the house and went
to sleep there. When no more came, Urutonga told her sons to close every opening and
crack in the house. When they finished, dawn was approaching. The Ponaturi chief asked
Urutonga if it was dawn yet, but she replied that it was not. This went on until the sun
rose. Then the two brothers opened the door of the house, and all the Ponaturi died in the
bright sun rays, except Kanae, who became a flying fish, and Tonga-Hiti, the head-ache
demon.
Torfora - A servitor of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon. A small knife, or lancet.
Trimasel - Teaches chemistry and all sleight of hand. He imparts the true secret for
confecting the powder of projection which changes imperfect metals - lead, iron, pewter,
copper and quicksilver - into true good silver and good gold, namely sun and moon
according to the ferment thereof. Only he must be satisfied with the operator, if the
operator would only be satisfied with him.
Typhon - Typhon was a powerful Egyptian demon who stood in constant opposition to
the beneficent Osiris. This was during the time when Osiris was a god of fertility (later he
was brutally murdered, and his soul became the just lord of the underworld.) When Osiris
brought water to an arid tract of Egypt, Typhon made the greatest effort to bring heat and
drought. Typhon's consort, Nepthys, fought against Isis, Osiris' wife. As the land of
Egypt, fertilized by the waters of the Nile, was the kingdom of Isis, so the desert which
lay beyond the influence of the river, remained in the power of Nepthys. Typhon was also
associated with the wind that came up from the Sahara, the southern blast that destroyed
everything that was vulnerable to its heat. Thus, a forceful wind became called a typhoon.
Typhon was often depicted as a monster of enormous bulk. He had several heads, wings
sprouting from his shoulders, and his legs ended in a tangle of serpents. Having
imprisoned Osiris in an ark, he drove Osiris' son, Horus, onto the island of Chemmis.
There, he compelled all the other deities to flee and save their lives or to take refuge in
the guise of various animals; these later became sacred to the Egyptians in memory of the
gods' transformations. At the same time, all animals whose disposition was fierce or
untameable, such as the crocodile and the hippopotamus, came to be known as Typhon's
beasts. Typhon was finally conquered by Osiris, who chased the monster to Sicily, and
hurled him onto Mount Etna which belches blood-red lava to this day.
TzElladimiron - Whose colors are like limped blood, tzelil, bronze and crimson. They are
like savage triangle-headed dogs.
TzEphariron - Whose colors are like those of earth, and their form is partially living, yet,
decaying corpses.
Uphor - Physician
Ura - Babylonian spirit of disease. A legend related that this demon once made up his
mind to destroy all mankind. His counsellor, Ishun, however, prevailed upon him to
change his mind, and he said, "Whoever will laud my name I will bless with plenty. No
one will oppose the person who proclaims the glory of my valour. The worshipper who
chants the hymn of praise to me will not be afflicted by disease, and he will find favour in
the eyes of the King and his nobles."
Urian - In German mythology, another name for Satan as he presides over the Sabbat.
Uvall - Duke. 37 Legions of Spirits. Procures the love of women and friendship between
foes.
Valac - (1) President. 38 Legions of Spirits. True answers of treasure and where serpents
live. (2) A great president, comes as a little boy with the wings of an angel and riding on
a two headed dragon. He gives true answers concerning hidden treasures, tells where
serpents may be seen, and will deliver them helpless to the exorcist.
Valafar - Duke. Gave orders to robbers and brigands who attack innocents.
Valefor - (1) Duke. 10 Legions of Spirits. A thief. (2) A powerful duke, appearing as a
many-headed lion. He leads those with whom he is familiar into theft.
Vanth - The Etruscan female demon of death who lives in the underworld. With the eyes
on her wings she sees all and is omni-present. She is a herald of death and can assist a
sick person on his deathbed. Her attributes are a snake, torch and key.
Vapula - (1) Duke. 36 Legions of Spirits. Makes men knowing in all handicrafts and
professions. (2) A strong duke, comes in the form of a lion with griffin's wings. He gives
skill not only in manual professions, but also in philosophy and the sciences.
Vassago - (1) Prince. 26 Legions of Spirits. Discovers things hidden or lost. (2) The spirit
of the crystal, who is invoked by the crystal gazer for the purposes of his art. (3) A
mighty prince, of the nature of Agares, who declares things past, present and future, and
discovers what has been lost or hidden. He is good by nature.
Veltis - An evil spirit who assaulted St. Margaret of Cortona (died 1297), but was
overcome by her. On being asked by St. Margaret who he was and whence he came, he
replied: "My name is Veltis, and I am one of those whom Solomon by virtue of his spells,
confined in a copper cauldron at Babylon, but when the Babylonians, in the hope of
finding treasure dug up the cauldron and opened it, we all made our escape. Since that
time our efforts have been directed to the destruction of righteous persons, and I have
long been striving to turn thee from the course thou hast embraced."
Vepar - (1) Duke. 29 Legions of Spirits. Makes men die in three days by putrifying
wounds or sores. (2) A great duke, appears as a mermaid. He guides the waters and
battleships, and occasions storms at sea when so commanded by the magickian. He also
causes the sea to seem full of ships, and occasions death in three days by means of
putrefying sores and worm-eaten wounds.
Verdelet - (1) Witches demon for the Sabbat. (2) Second Order Demon. Master of
Ceremonies at the Infernal Court. Entices women. Male. He takes the names of Master
Persil, Sante-Buisson and other names of a pleasant sound, so as to entice women into his
snares. (3) Master of Ceremonies of the Royal Household.
Vine - (1) King, Earl. 36 Legions of Spirits. Discovers things hidden. (2) A great king
and earl, appears in a monstrous form, but assumes human shape when commanded. He
discerns things hidden, reveals witches, and makes known the past, present and future. At
the command of the exorcist he will build towers, demolish walls, and make the waters
stormy.
Vodnnik - In Slavonic folklore, a Vodnik is a water demon who comes into existence
when a child is drowned. He lures people into the water and hold them under until they
suffocate. He appears as a fish or as a human with green hair. In Russia he is called
Vodjanoj.
Vual - A great duke, comes at first as an enormous dromedary, but afterwards, assumes
human form and speaks in the Egyptian tongue. He procures the love of women, discerns
past, present and future, and excites friendship even between foes. He was of the Order of
the Powers.
Vucub Caquix - A Mayan demon of the underworld. He was the father of the giant
demons Kabrakan and Zipakna. He considered himself to be the sun, the moon, and the
light. For this reckless thought, and for the part he played in the death or their father, the
twins Hunahpu and Ixbalangue descended to the underworld and killed him.
Demon List X - Y - Z
X
Xaphan - (1) Second Order Demon. (2) Demon of fire. He wanted to set heaven afire
when he felt like it.
Xezbeth - A demon of lies and legends.
Y
Yaksha - In Hindu myth, Yakshas are chthonic semi-divine beings, half god and half
demon. They live under the earth in the Himalayas where they guard the wealth of the
earth (gems, gold, silver, etc.). They are led by Kubera, the god of wealth. Like their
leader, they have all fat bellies and plump legs. They have no special characteristics, are
not violent, and are therefore called punyajana ("good beings"). Kubera's epithet is
Punyajaneshvara.
Yama - Clad in the robes of a Chinese judge, Yama presides over his domain, Pitris, the
Chinese hell. King over all the other demons of the Orient, Yama assigns the relevant
legion of demons to torture either souls in hell or those on earth. He passes judgement on
those who have committed one of the Ten Deadly Sins, while other secondary rulers in
Pitris condemn souls of lesser importance. He is flanked on either side of his throne by
the bodiless heads of two demons. The female head is able to detect the most secret flaws
in the sinners who are brought in front of Yama, while the male head is able to assess sins
by smelling them. Around Yama are assembled his multitude of 'eyes' called Tevodas,
who are the witnesses that testify to a person's sins. In Hindu legend, Yama was the first
mortal to die because he travelled down the road from whence there is no return. He
dwells in Pitris with his wife Yami, who is his own sister. The souls of the departed are
brought to Yama in crowds by Agni, the emanation of the funeral pyre. After rushing past
the enormous dogs which guard the entrance to Pitris, the souls are relegated to the
various levels of hell. One Chinese legend says that, in the eyes of the celestial gods,
Yama was too compassionate to the worst of the criminals brought in front of him, so he
was demoted to govern over the fifth region of hell in which rapists, prostitutes and those
who committed religious offences were punished. There the sinners' chests are ripped
open, their hearts tugged out and chopped into morsels which the attendant demons
quickly gobble.
Yauhahu - A spirit supposed to cause diseases amongst Indians of British Guiana.
Younger Lilith - Wife of Asmodai. She is dark, a woman to the waist and a man below it.
She appears as though dragging down with her hand, small figures of men into hell.
Zaebos - Grand Count of the Infernal Regions. A gentle demon. He appears in the shape
of a handsome soldier mounted on a crocodile. His head is adorned with a ducal coronet.
Zagam - (1) King, President of the Infernal Regions. 30 Legions. (2) Demon of Deceit
and Counterfeit. He appears in the form of a bull with the wings of a griffin. He changes
water into wine, blood into oil, the fool into the wise man, lead into silver, and copper
into gold.
Zagan - (1) King, President. 33 Legions of Spirits. Makes fools wise. (2) A great king and
president, appears at first in the form of a bull with the wings of a griffin, and after in
human shape. He makes men witty, turns water into wine, blood into oil, and oil into
water; he can change any metal into coin of the realm, and can make a fool wise.
Zamiel - Attributed to Tiphareth. Great black giants, everworking against each other.
Zapan - A King of Hell.
Zeernebooch - A dark god, monarch of the empire of the dead among the ancient
Germans.
Zepar - (1) Grand Duke of the Infernal Empire. Cast men into evil passions. 28 Legions.
(2) Drove women to madness. (3) Duke. 26 Legions of Inferior Spirits. Causes women to
love men and to bring them together in love. He also makes them barren. Could be the
same as Vepar and Separ, however, as Zepar, he takes the form of a warrior.
Zogiel - Also known as Ghogiel and Oghiel. They attach themselves unto lying and
material apperance. Their form is that of black evil giants with loathesome serpents
twined round them. Attributed to Chokmah.