Demonology: A-E List of Demon Names, Devils, & Evil Spirits

Virtually all religions & cultures have various supernatural entities that are considered malevolent or even evil. In some cultures, these may be simply forces of nature like hurricanes. Sometimes they are entities with capabilities for destruction such as fertility gods/goddesses. And in some belief systems, they are evil spirits hellbent on making one's life miserable. This page was created as a study in world perceptions of "evil." Throughout this section, you'll find lists of demon names and descriptions of different demons/devils/evil spirits. I realize that some of these "demons" can be considered gods or mythological beings. I've chosen those I found to demonstrate the trickster archetype or have been described as possessing "evil" traits in a predominant belief system. Visit the Demon FAQ for more info on my philosophy behind the classifications. Below, are the names of demons and destructive entities that can bring harm or destruction to individuals as well as articles on general demonology. Select Demon Alphabetically [ A-E | F-K | L-Q | R-Z ]

Abaddon Abraxas Adramelech Agares Ahriman Aim/Haborym Alastor Alloces Amdusias/ Amduscias Amon Amy Andras Andrealphus Andromalius Anzu Asmoday/Asmodeus Astaroth Astarte/ Astaroth Azazel Bael Balam Barbatos Bathin Beelzebub Behemoth

Beleth Belial Belphegor Berith Bhairava (Shiva) Bifrons Botis Buer Bune Cacus Cali (Kali) Callicantzaros Camio Cerberus Chiang-shih (or kiang shi) Cimejes Crocell Daevas Dagwanoenyent Daityas Dantalion Decarabia Deumus Eligos/Abigor Ereshkigal Erinyes Eurynome

Adramelech
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According to Collin de Plancy, Adramelech is a high chancellor of hell who tends to Satans wardrobe. He was also the god in 2 Kings 19:36-38 to whom the Sepharvites worshiped through human sacrifice.
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Abaddon
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Abaddon, the place of destruction is synonymous with Sheol in Proverbs and Job. In later writings, such as the Book of Revelation, Abaddon is personified as the king of the abyss who can command an army of locusts to torment men who arent marked with the seal of God.
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Nybbas
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According to the Dictionnaire Infernal, Nybbas is a demon of hell who manages visions and dreams. He may be associated with the Assyrian and Babylonian god of writing, Nabu.
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Yan-gant-y-tan
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According to Collin de Plancys Dictionnaire Infernal, Yan-gant-y-tan is a demon from Brittany, who wanders the night holding 5 candles on his 5 fingers. Other folklore tales make reference to him as Willo-the-Wisp and Jack-o-Lantern.
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Seraphim
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When most people think of Seraphim, they think of angels, but earliest usages of the term refer to serpent demons.