What Are Demons
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The legends about angels anddemonsethey were present in different spaces and
different times for centuries and centuries without being able to classify them in any specific way.
As they are called mystical beings, and also as earthly beings, the number of the
demons far exceed the emblematic figure found in Christian literature; the
mark of the beast, the 666. This is due to the different beliefs of the demonic hierarchies.
according to the tradition of the religion, its origin and its function among others.
(DEMONS ARE MALEVOLENT SUPERNATURAL BEINGS)
A demon or daemon (from the Greek daimôn) is described as a supernatural being, not
human, and malevolent for a large portion of the planet. However, for the ancients
Greeks, the original word "daimon" had a neutral conception, that is, demons
both good and bad. Much later it was attributed the meaning of evil as in the
religions of the East where he was, and is, considered as an impure spirit, the one who can
to possess a person and can only be expelled through an exorcism.
The same happens in the West. The demon is also considered as an entity.
evil spiritual and like a fallen angel that can be summoned and controlled.
THE DEMONS AND THEIR CLASSIFICATIONS
Demons have various classifications. Here are some:
According to tradition:
Mesopotamia. In Chaldean mythology (Semites), the demons were known as
the seven gods of evil, named Shedu (storm demons) represented with the
winged bull aspect.
Israel. The demons in this place were considered as spirits of people.
evil beings that were supposed to enter the bodies of the living causing
diseases leading to a painful death.
Judaism. Rabbinic demonology divided a three classes of demons:
the shedim (benevolent), the mazzikim (harmful) and the ruhin (spirits). In addition to
these existed, the tiharire (spirits of noon), the lilin (spirits of the night),
the telane (afternoon spirits) and the zafrire (morning spirits).
Christianity. Formed by the triad opposed to the Catholic (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Saint) where the three main demons are Lucifer, the Antichrist, and the False Prophet.
According to the capital sins:
In 1589 Peter Binsfeld, a bishop and German theologian known for being one of the best
witch hunters in the 16th century decided to publish the authorized list of demons or princes
from hell related to the seven deadly sins. And they are as follows:
Pride (Lucifer). From the Latin lux 'light' and fero 'to bear' means 'bearer of light'. This demon,
previously archangel, with beautiful characteristics remained connected to sin as it was
who wanted to have the same power and even surpass His Majesty, that is, God. After
his rebellion was sent to the earthly world and his title of 'bearer of light' was changed to the
adversary.
This sin is defined as the overvaluation and the belief that what is done
It says it is superior to everything around.
Avarice (Mammon). Mammon is an Aramaic term that means wealth. In the New
Testament, Mammon personifies wealth in the books of Luke and Matthew. This
the demon is similar to the Greek god Hades and the Roman god Dis Pater as he was the custodian of
the abundances of the earth.
forty legions of demons, and their function is to recount the things of the past and future. Their
The image is described as a wolf with a serpent tail that breathes fire, a man with
crow's head and dog's teeth or simply a man with a crow's head.
This demon was specifically chosen to represent anger because of his rebellion against God.
an unorganized and uncontrolled feeling of hatred and anger arose.
Lust (Asmodeus). The origin of the name of this demon dates back to the
Mazdeism of the Persians, and it is known for appearing in the book of Tobias from the Old Testament.
Will. The story goes that Asmodeus falls in love with Sara, daughter of Raquel, and each
Once she gets married, she kills the husband, reaching a total of seven men. The "luck"
the demon changes when Tobias proposes marriage to Sarah, and with the help of a
Archangel, drive away the evil spirit.
Lust can be conceived as an intense sexual desire for another person, or the
possessive thoughts towards someone else. The consequences of this sin to a degree
The major ones would be adultery, rape, and sex addiction.
Gula (Beelzebub). Name derived from Baal Zebub or more precisely Ba'al Z'vûven in Hebrew.
whose meaning is 'lord of the flies'. It is a demon with a bloated face,
crowned with a ribbon of fire, horned, black and threatening, hairy and with wings of
bat
Gluttony is identified with the excessive and unnecessary consumption of food and drink.
Envy (Leviathan). It is a sea beast from the Old Testament. Envy is characterized
for the insatiable desire to obtain something or someone from another person and, consequently,
wish evil.
Laziness (Belfegor). 'The Lord of the Opening' with an athletic appearance measuring a few meters
high, ram's horns, and large wolf legs. It is a being that seduces people by
means of ingenious inventions that supposedly will generate wealth. Despite its
linking with leisure, if viewed from a spiritual perspective, refers to a 'sadness'
of spirit" that separates the believer from spiritual or divine obligations.
According to their skills:
Aerial demons. They are responsible for storms and fly in invisible swarms.
seeking to enter the material world to attack humans.
Earthly demons. They are the most dangerous because they can change shapes and
project illusions. Without the earthly demon it dies, cannot be revived and is directly
expelled.
Water demons. They inhabit rivers, seas, and lakes. Their function is to drown humans.
They are generally female demons.
Underground demons. They live at the depths of the earth attacking those who interfere with them.
path (mine workers and treasure hunters). These beings are characterized by being
malicious and move slowly. In addition to this, they have a hybrid appearance, which
combines armor, flesh, and stone. These demons cause earthquakes.
Fiery demons. Their habitat is darkness. They have no interest in the
humanity. They attack people by making them sin.
Incubus and succubus demons. Supernatural beings that are found in dreams of
people with the real body image of a normal person. The incubi (males) and
The succubi (women) are the ones responsible for fornicating with the dreamers. There it is present.
the sin of lust.
