In demonology, who is known as one of the seven princes of Hell?
Beelzebub or Beelzebul is a name derived from a Philistine god, formerly worshipped in Ekron, and later adopted by some Abrahamic religions as a major demon. The name Beelzebub is associated with the Canaanite god Baal.
In theological sources, predominantly Christian, Beelzebub is sometimes another name for the devil, similar to Satan. He is known in demonology as one of the seven princes of Hell. The Dictionnaire Infernal describes Beelzebub as a being capable of flying, known as the "Lord of the Flyers", or the "Lord of the Flies".
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David Ching
The Princes of Hell were the first generation of demons created by Lucifer. Azazel, Dagon, Ramiel, Asmodeus, Casteil and Belial have been named. Beelzebub may be the seventh and he would represent gluttony.
Cheryl Perkins
I don't believe in god or the devil. Only evil people.
Sally Onyett
Thanks to Freddie Mercury and Queen singing Bohemian Rhapsody. 🎶 😜
Char
Cheryl Perkins, me too but it's still interesting and I'm curious about who came up with these answers in religion
Char
Mohammad Azim Khan, I remember that
Char
David Hovis, oh it's a quiz just not rocket science
Char
Howard Groopman, I agree and his minions
Char
David Ching, 7 deadly?
Howard Groopman
Why wasn't Donald Trump a choice?
Richard G Schwartz
Thanks for the info David and Kevin.
John W Shreve
Great picture?
Mohammad Azim Khan
Beelzebub appears in Marlow's play Dr Faust.
chipdhf
Dagon is listed a s a prince of hell. Beelzebub is another name for Lucifer.
Ken Brown
All seven were characters in "Paradise Lost". Each one was associated with a particular cardinal sin. Lucifer represented pride, Moloch represented anger. Satan's daughter, Sin, grew from his head Students of mythogy will note the reference. Good question.
tbear
larrywagner, 👍 😊
wok
picture sucks the life out of me