In Western culture, there are many well-known demons whose images and stories run through myths, legends, and literary works. Names such as Satan, Belier, and Leviathan are often talked about, arousing people's curiosity and fear of the forces of darkness. Let's delve into some of the most iconic demons of Western culture, uncover their mysteries, and discover the stories and symbolism behind them.
1.Satan :* the most well-known demon in religion and is considered a fallen angel who represents ** and ** incarnation. But in the Old Testament, the book of Job, Satan, as one of the angels, acts at God's command to test Job's faith and loyalty.
2.Beelzebub: Originally a god in Canaanite mythology, meaning lord of heaven. But in Rabbi's literature, the name is often depicted as Lord of the Flies, seen as the devil who causes disease.
3.Leviathan: The word "leviathan" means crack, and in the Bible it is a sea monster that symbolizes **, representing the power of chaos and destruction. It also bears a resemblance to the sea monster "Lahabi" in the Book of Isaiah.
4.Moloch: In Semitic cultures, moloch is a god closely associated with fire, so it is often translated as the god of fire. However, the Canaanite and Babylonian beliefs associated with Moroch had the custom of burning children as sacrifices. This led to later generations to regard it as an ugly devil, and the more widely translated translation is "fire demon".
5.Asmodeus: The demon who represents lust in the Seven Deadly Sins. In the sub-scripture "The Legend of Tebia", it is considered to be the demon prince, and the disciples believe that he is the king of the nine layers of hell.
6.Belphegor: Considered one of the seven deadly sins in the Church, the demon who represents "sloth". In demonology, it is a demon that will help people discover things, and will provide various ways to make humans richer, in order to lure people into falling.
7.Lilith: Originally a figure from Mesopotamian mythology, Lilith is believed to be the same being as Lilith, the incarnation of the storm, and Bharat of Canaan. And in Jewish folklore, she is depicted as the first wife of Adam, the ancestor of mankind in the Old Testament. It is said that God created her and Adam from the same clay at the same time, but left the Garden of Eden out of dissatisfaction with Adam. Later, she was believed to have become a human and a female demon who strangled babies.
To be continued.