неделя, 9 януари 2011 г.

Angels-ASMODEUS

The name Asmodeus means “creature [or being] of judgment.” Originally
a Persian demon, he was later incorporated into Jewish lore,
where he was known as “a raging fiend.” The Book of Tobit tells a
story about how Asmodeus killed the seven previous bridegrooms of
Sarah and then planned to strike once more against the eighth—a
young man named Tobias. But this time Asmodeus was not successful,
as the archangel Raphael was protecting Tobias. Raphael exiled
Asmodeus to upper Egypt, where he was kept under restraint by
another angel until he finally moved on to hell.
Asmodeus shows up in other writings, such as The Devil on Two
Sticks, by Alain R. Le Sage, in which he is the central character. In
The Devil’s Own Dear Son, by James Branch Cabell, Asmodeus is the
son of Sammael and Lilith (who is Adam’s first wife). In the legends
of Solomon, Asmodeus (also known as Saturn and Marcolf or Morolf)
is held responsible for creating carousels, music, dancing, and drama.
In Jewish legend, Asmodeus is said to be the father-in-law of the
Bar Shalmon, who is a demon. In demonology, it is said that one
should invoke Asmodeus only when bareheaded; otherwise, he will
trick the supplicant. Asmodeus is also in charge of gaming houses.

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