Category: Demonology Glossary

King Solomon (10th century B.C.E.) was the legendary king of the Israelites, son of David, builder of the Temple of Jerusalem, and commander of an…

The story of Theophilus, a legendary monk, is one of profound caution and ultimate redemption, resonating deeply during the Middle Ages. It was widely retold…

yawning In folklore, a means by which Demons can enter the body, and the soul can escape. The custom of covering the mouth while yawning…

A Babylonian Devil trap is a terracotta bowl inscribed with charms or magical texts to drive away evil. Babylonian Devil traps were common between the…

A Demon is a lesser spirit that intervenes in the physical world. Demons usually are associated with evil, but in pre-Christian and non-Christian cultures, Demons…

A Demon queller is in Chinese and Japanese folklore, a fierce demigod hero dedicated to saving others from evil Demons. He is large and bearded…

Devil Christianity’s Prince of Supreme Evil. The Devil, or Satan, is not a god of Wiccans and Pagans. The association of witches with the Devil…

Faust Legend of a learned but arrogant man who makes a Pact with the Devil. The Faust legend was based on the legend of THEOPHILUS…

[dropcap]A[/dropcap] pact is a binding agreement with a Demon or the Devil for gain and services beyond the power of nature, usually in exchange for one’s…

Devil's pact A pledge to serve the Devil or one of his Demons. The pact may be made orally, but according to lore it is…