Demonology - Demonology Demonology is the systematic study of demons. To the extent that it refers to theology elaborating the meaning of sacred texts, demonology is an orthodox branch of theology. The most extensive statement of western Christian demonology is the Malleus Maleficarum of Jacob Sprenger and Heinrich Kramer, which attempted to prove that the existence and power of witchcraft were an integral part of the Roman Catholic faith. In another sense, demonology refers to catalogues that attempt to name and set a hierarchy to evil spirits. In this sense, demonology is the mirror image of angelology, which attempts to compile the same information for good spirits. In Christian tradition, demons are fallen angels, so demonology could be considered a branch of angelology. However, many databases of demonology.
Christian demonology - Christian demonology Christian demonology is the study of the demons from a Christian point of view. It is primarily based on the Bible (Old Testament and mainly New Testament), the exegesis of these scriptures, the scriptures of some Christian philosophers and hermits, tradition, and legends incorporated from other beliefs. First it has to be noted that, as well as theology, demonology is not a science, since it has not (and cannot) be proved by any scientific method and is based only in personal beliefs. Unlike in the case of theology, in demonology there was never agreement among authors. As it is common in monotheistic religions, and Christian theology did, some deities of other cults were turned into demons, which in this particular case increased the number and.
Vepar - Vepar In demonology Vepar is a strong Great Duke of Hell, and rules twenty-nine legions of demons. He governs the waters and guides armoured ships laden with ammunition and weapons; he can also make, if requested, the sea rough and stormy, and to appear full of ships. Vepar can make men die in three days by putrefying sores and wounds, causing worms to breed in them, but if requested by the conjurer he can heal them immediately. Vepar is depicted as a mermaid. Other spellings: Separ, Vephar. See also The Lesser Key of Solomon, Ars Goetia..
Johann Weyer - Trinity, not to create illusions but to oblige them to do the conjurer's will, given advice on how to avoid certain perils and tricks if the demon was reluctant to do what he was commanded or a liar; this, together with the fact that he wanted to abolish the prosecution of witches, and that when speaking on those who invoke demons, which he called spirits, he carefully used the word exorcist, suggests the idea that the title Pseudomarchia Daemonum was an attempt to disguise the reality that he could have been not only an investigator on the subject but also a practitioner. Weyer never denied the existence of the Devil and a huge number of other demons, of high and low hierarchy. Having been a follower of a renowned occultist like.
Incubus - the witchhunts, alleged intercourse with demons or with Satan was one of the purported sins for which women were killed. See also: Pan, Tail Man, Witchhunt, Succubus, Sleep paralysis, Diabolical pact, Francesco Maria Guazzo, Mara, Witch trial, Classification of the demons, Spina's classification of demons, Nature and appearance of the demons, Sexual relationships between demons and humans, Sexuality of the demons, List of specific demons and types of demons, List of sexology topics, Lust in demons, Incarnation of the demons Demonology There is a 1990s rock band called Incubus. Marillion have a song on their 1984 Fugazi album called Incubus, which plays with this sexual connotation. The lyrics can be found here. There is a movie called Incubus. See also: Music, Wolverhampton Varsity, Nu metal, Lollapalooza, Snot, Alternative metal, 2001 in.
Vine (demon) - Vine (demon) In demonology Vine is an Earl and also a King of Hell, commanding 36 legions of demons. He can tell present, past and future, discover witches and hidden things, create storms and make the water rough by means of them, bring down walls and build towers. This demon is portrayed as a lion holding a snake in his hand and riding a black horse. The etymology of his name seems to be the Latin word 'vinea', vine, that is also the name given to an ancient war machine made of wooden and covered with leather and branches, used to overthrow walls. Other spellings: Viné, Vinea. See also The Lesser Key of Solomon, Ars Goetia..
Incarnation of the demons - demons The incarnation of the demons has been a problem to Christian demonology and theology since early times. A very early form of incarnation of demons was the idea of demon possession, trying to explain that a demon entered the body of a person with some purpose or simply to punish that one for some allegedly committed sin. But this soon acquired bigger proportions, trying to explain how demons could seduce people to have sexual relationships with them or induce them to commit other sins. To Christian scholars demons had to manifest themselves in a visible and if possible tangible form. Basil of Caesarea was, apparently, the first who wrote on this subject. He believed that demons, to materialise, had to condense vapours and with them form the body of a.
Ipos - Ipos In demonology Ipos is an Earl and powerful Prince of Hell (a Duke to some authors) who has thirty-six legions of demons under his command. He knows and can reveal all things, past, present and future (only the future to some authors, and past and future to others). He can make men witty and valiant. He is commonly depicted with the body of an angel with a the head of a lion, the tail of a hare, and the feet of a goose, less frequently in the same shape but with the body of a lion, and rarely as a vulture. Other spellings: Aiperos, Ayperos, Ayporos, Ipes. See also The Lesser Key of Solomon, Ars Goetia..
Haagenti - Haagenti In demonology Haagenti is a Great President of Hell, ruling thirty-three legions of demons. He makes men wise, instructing them in every subject, transmutes all metals in gold, and changes wine into water and water into wine. Haagenti is depicted as a big bull with the wings of a griffin, changing into a man under request of the conjurer. See also The Lesser Key of Solomon, Ars Goetia..
History of medicine - society, is uniquely effective and widespread compared with all other medical forms. It is notably secular and material, indifferent to ideas of the supernatural or the spirit and concentrating on the body to determine causes and cures. The harsh scientific nature of modern medicine is the pinnacle of a very narrow concern, a particular aspect of the human condition has been exulted at the cost of considerable social disquiet, as evinced by anti-vivisectionism, eugenics, 18th and 19th century concerns about body-snatching and attacks at doctors for 'playing god' in the 20th century. And the capabilities of modern medicine have done little to improve the lot of poorer countries. Ayurveda Āyurveda, the Vedic system of medicine, views health as harmony between body, mind and spirit. Its two most famous texts belong to.
Vual - Vual In demonology Vual is a mighty Great Duke of Hell, commanding thirty-seven legions of demons. He gives the love of women, causes friendship between friends and foes, and tells things past, present and to come. Vual is depicted as a dromedary that after a while changes shape into a man, and speaks the Egyptian language, but not perfectly, with a deep voice. Other spellings: Uvall, Voval, Wal, Wall. See also The Lesser Key of Solomon, Ars Goetia..
Hierarchy of the demons - for 'nobleman, Prince, Warlord, chief of soldiers'), because the Latin term 'comes' has both meanings. Other hierarchies mention physicians, superintendents, demons in charge of keeping the fire of Hell lit, etc. The rest of the demons were divided in legions. Several grimoires used to name demons by their nobility titles, among them The Great Book of Saint Cyprian, Le Dragon Rouge, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum and The Lesser Key of Solomon, that were inspired by previous works. Later these books inspired more writings. Analysis It is strange that in Christian demonology Hell is treated as a Mediaeval or Renaissance earthly kingdom, and this shows the imagination of those authors that assigned titles of nobility to some demons that even had attendants, dividing the rest in legions. Perhaps the division in legions was inspired.
Gamigin - Gamigin In demonology Gamigin is a Marquis of Hell, and rules over thirty legions of demons. He teaches all liberal sciences and gives an account of the souls of those who died in sin and who drowned in the sea, speaking with a rough voice. He also answers what is asked about, and stays with the conjurer until he or she is satisfied. Gamigin is depicted as a little horse or a donkey, which changes form into a man under the conjurer's request. Other spellings: Gamigm, Gamygyn, Samigina. See also The Lesser Key of Solomon, Ars Goetia..
Gaap - Gaap In demonology Gaap is a mighty Prince and Great President of Hell, commanding sixty-six legions of demons. He is, according to The Lesser Key of Solomon the king and prince of the southern region of Hell and Earth, and according to Pseudomonarchia Daemonum the king of the western region and as mighty as Beleth, but for both he is the guide of the four kings (being the others Ziminiar, Corson and Amaymon, (although some translations of The Lesser Key of Solomon consider Belial, Beleth, Asmodai and Gaap, not giving detail on the cardinal point they rule). He is said to be better conjured to appear when the Sun is in a southern zodiacal sign. Gaap teaches Philosophy and all liberal sciences, can cause love or hate.
Zagan - Zagan In demonology Zagan is a Great King and President of Hell, commanding over thirty-three legions of demons. He makes men witty; he can also turn wine into water, water into wine, and blood into wine (according to Pseudomonarchia Daemonum blood into oil, oil into blood, and a fool into a wise man). Other of his powers is that of turning metals into coins that are made with that metal (i.e., gold into a gold coin, copper into a copper coin, etc.). According to other demonologists this demon is the protector of those who commit fraud with false money, and can also change copper into gold and lead into silver. Zagan is depicted as a griffin-winged bull that turns into a man after a while. Other authors.
Glasya-Labolas - Glasya-Labolas In demonology Glasya-Labolas is a mighty President (and Earl to other authors) of Hell who commands thirty-six legions of demons. He teaches all arts (and sciences to some authors), just in an instant according to some demonologists. He is the author and captain of manslaughter and bloodshed, tells all things past and to come, gains the minds and love of friends and foes causing love among them if desired, incites homicides and can make a man invisible. He is depicted as a dog with the wings of a griffin. Other spellings: Caacrinolaas, Caassimolar, Classyalabolas, Glassia-labolis, Glasya Labolas. See also The Lesser Key of Solomon, Ars Goetia..
Goetia - Goetia In occultism and demonology goetia (from Greek 'goeteia', witchcraft) is the art of invoking demons or other spirits and oblige them to do the conjurer's will without falling under their power. The Ars Goetia, first part of The Lesser Key of Solomon, is a good example of treatise on this subject, but it was already known and explained in earlier times, in the Key of Solomon and other mediaeval grimoires..
Grimoire - Titles of well known grimoires include the Greater and Lesser Keys of Solomon, the Lemegeton, the Black Pullet, and the Book of the Sacred Magic of Abra-Melin the Mage. These are works of angelology and demonology, typically containing catalogues of celestial and infernal spirits, and instructions for invoking them and compelling them to do the conjuror's will. Magical tomes are a common feature of fantasy literature and role-playing games. An example of a fictional grimoire is the Necronomicon. In the religion of Wicca, and less so in Neopaganism, such a book is called a Book of Shadows. See also: rune, talisman. In Source Mage GNU/Linux, the grimoire is the collection of spells that can be cast on the computer..
Gremory - Gremory In demonology Gremory is a strong Duke of Hell that governs twenty-six legions of demons. He tells all things past, present and future, about hidden treasures, and procures the love of women, young and old, but especially maidens. He is depicted as appearing in the form of a beautiful woman with the crown of a duchess tied around her waist, and riding a camel. Other spellings: Gamory, Gemory, Gomory. See also The Lesser Key of Solomon, Ars Goetia..
Gusion - Gusion In demonology Gusion is a strong Great Duke of Hell, and rules over forty (forty-five according to other authors) legions of demons. He tells all past, present and future things, shows the meaning of all questions that are asked to him, reconciles friends, and gives honour and dignity. He is depicted as a cynocephalus. Other spellings: Gusoin, Gusoyn. See also The Lesser Key of Solomon, Ars Goetia..
