Do demons have names?

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What is Satan? Is he a rebellion demon who stand against God? What about his army? Do they have names or they are mindless minions of The Forsaken? Thanks to John Milton epic creation Paradise Lost, we may see Lucifer and his army from another side. The New Testament provides people with demons’ name list consists of 75 items. It should me mention, that even Devil has numerous names. Real demons and their names listed in the Bible and they usually come in terms of mental impairment, spiritual warfare, possessions and physical illness. It worth mentioning, that demon names list also includes females. Look through the top of demon names and their meanings.

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Lilith

One of the oldest female demons who is supposed to be a mother for all Forsaken Army. They earliest appearance was in Jewish and Mesopotamian mythology. Her name literally translates as night and death. She was a first wife to Adam but left him for Lucifer and when Devil rebelled against God, she followed with her lover to Hell. She also mentioned in modern culture as a mistress not only to Satan but Dracula.

Agara

One of the oldest female demons who is supposed to be a mother for all Forsaken Army. They earliest appearance was in Jewish and Mesopotamian mythology. Her name literally translates as night and death. She was a first wife to Adam but left him for Lucifer and when Devil rebelled against God, she followed with her lover to Hell. She also mentioned in modern culture as a mistress not only to Satan but Dracula.

 

He is a commander of 31 legions of Hell. Usually described as an old man riding a beast or crocodile who holds a hawk in his right hand. He frequently appears in demonological grimoires. Agares responsible for earthquakes.

Barbatos

He`s name is literally mean from Latin as bearded. He is a commander of 30 legions of Hell and also a Grand Duke. He mentioned in The Lesser Key of Solomon and according to that book, he also has four forsaken human kings under his command. He may control not only the beasts of Hades but also animals of Earth.

Behemoth

One of the largest demons who took the form of a monstrous elephant. He is also a champion of Hell.

 

One of the largest demons who took the form of a monstrous elephant. He is also a champion of Hell.

Eligos

Also known as the Great Duke Abigor of Hell, the commander of 60 legions of Hell. He also sees for favorites of the noble warriors and knights usually appears to them as an angel on a white horse. Nevertheless, if soldiers or knights accept his gifts, they become a part of his legions.

Foras

The teacher of ethics in Hell, also a commander of 29 legions. His primary target is to teach human of their weakness. He gives human miracles of ethics, logic and herbs. The ones who succeeded in his trials may have great rewards from him, but if they failed, then his previous students may become nice minions in his legions.

Leviathan

In Hebrew mythology, it`s a great worm which can cover the skies and no weapon can penetrate his skin. He is also a great Admiral of Hell who found his place on the bottoms of oceans.

Marbas

It`s the demon of engineering and everything mechanic. One of the presidents of Hell but Hell presidents do not rule nations. They are merely leaders of some political groups or casts. He provides to the mortals the secrets of mechanical beasts but asks something in return. This something usually leads poor victims to the endless torturing of Marbas Laboratories.

Vassago

It`s one of the noble demons who also may help summoners if the deeds are respectful. He is a shapeshifter and may appearance in many forms like a dragon, man, woman, animals. He is a Prince of Hell who commands over 20 legions.

Zepar

One of the demons of lust. His main principles based upon human love. He is usually summoned by a man who can`t conquer the heart of the beloved. The price for his service is the inability to conceive the child by a woman from the summoner. For modern civilization, It may not see a high price but for nobles of Middle Ages, the inability of having a child might be a great disaster, especially for knights with family legacies.

Lucifer

The Top wouldn`t be complete without main antagonist of the Christian religion. The Light Bearer used to be the right hand of God but Devil rebelled against The Creator for reasons. Samael, who tried to destroy humanity was condemned by Lord and Beelzebub found his last kingdom in Hades. The Forsaken did not accept his encaging and still tries to return to the world of people. Satan created the army of demons led by cruelest and vicious leaders and he still prepares for the last fight between his brother Michael. The Unholy plots against humanity and as God predicted, Abaddon will come when the last seal is broken and four horses Apocalypses appear. The Beast will come to destroy and people will come him Antichrist.

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