Matanbuchus: An alternate name for the demon Belial given in chapter 2, verse 4, of the apocryphal Ascension of Isaiah. Here, Belial, named Beliar, is presented as the angel of lawlessness. He is also described as the true ruler of the world.

SEE ALSO:

• List of Demons
• Demonology

SOURCE:

The Dictionary of Demons written by Michelle Belanger.

NOTE:

Edited and revised for the Web by Occult Media, the 23rd of April 2021. We use British English spelling.