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Gods, Angels & Demons ANGELS & DEMONS The Western religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have all accepted the belief that there is, between God and mankind, a class of intermediary beings called angels. The word angel comes from the Greek word angelos, meaning "messenger." Angels are considered to be bodiless minds or spirits who perform various services for God or for people on God's behalf. Angels are good spirits. They have their counterpart in demons, or evil spirits. The word demon is derived from the Greek word daimon, meaning basically any supernatural being or spirit. Belief in spirits of all kinds was quite prevalent in the ancient world. But when Christianity appeared, nearly 2,000 years ago, it condemned belief in such spirits and assigned them the name demon. Ever since, demons have been thought of as evil spirits. The origins of belief in angels and demons can be traced to the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism. Followers of the prophet Zoroaster believed that there were two supreme beings, one good and the other evil. The good one, Ahura Mazda, was served by angels; the evil one, Ahriman, had demon helpers. Zoroastrians referred to demons as daevas, hence the word devil. Belief in good and evil spirits worked its way into Judaism and later into the religions of Christianity and Islam. Angels are frequently mentioned in the Bible, mostly in the role of messengers from God to mankind. Their appearances on Earth seem to have been in human form. In the Old Testament books of Job, Ezekiel, and Daniel, as well as in the Apocryphal book of Tobit, angels play significant roles. In the Book of Job the leading demon, Satan, is also introduced. But it is not until the New Testament that Satan is portrayed, under the name Lucifer, as the first of the fallen angels--the angels that rebelled against God. In the New Testament, angels are present at all the important events in the life of Jesus, from his birth to the Resurrection. In the very dramatic Book of Revelation, angels are portrayed as the agents of God in bringing judgment upon the world. Other New Testament writers also speak of angels. St. Paul especially takes note of them by assigning them ranks. He lists seven groups: angels, archangels, principalities, powers, virtues, dominions, and thrones. The Old Testament had spoken of only two orders: cherubim and seraphim. Early Christianity accepted all nine ranks and in the course of time developed extensive doctrines about both angels and demons. The latter were conceived of as Satan's legions, sent out to lure mankind away from belief in God. Angels and demons play similar roles in Islam and are often mentioned in its holy book, the Koran. Belief in supernatural spirits has not been limited to the major Western religions. In the preliterate societies of Africa, Oceania, Asia, and the Americas, spirits were thought to inhabit the whole natural world. These spirits could act either for good or for evil, and so there was no division between them as there has been between angels and demons. The power of these spirits is called mana, which can be either helpful or hurtful to people. Fascination with angels and demons has led to their frequent depiction in works of art and literature. The paintings, stained glass, mosaics, and sculptures of the Middle Ages and Renaissance are especially replete with figures of both. In John Milton's long poem 'Paradise Lost' (1667), Satan himself is a main character; and the angels Raphael, Gabriel, and Michael play prominent roles. In Dante's 'Divine Comedy' (1321?)

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Gods, Angels & Demons

ANGELS & DEMONS

The Western religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have all accepted the belief that there is, between God and mankind, a class of intermediary beings called angels. The word angel comes from the Greek word angelos, meaning "messenger." Angels are considered to be bodiless minds or spirits who perform various services for God or for people on God's behalf.

Angels are good spirits. They have their counterpart in demons, or evil spirits. The word demon is derived from the Greek word daimon, meaning basically any supernatural being or spirit. Belief in spirits of all kinds was quite prevalent in the ancient world. But when Christianity appeared, nearly 2,000 years ago, it condemned belief in such spirits and assigned them the name demon. Ever since, demons have been thought of as evil spirits.

The origins of belief in angels and demons can be traced to the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism. Followers of the prophet Zoroaster believed that there were two supreme beings, one good and the other evil. The good one, Ahura Mazda, was served by angels; the evil one, Ahriman, had demon helpers. Zoroastrians referred to demons as daevas, hence the word devil. Belief in good and evil spirits worked its way into Judaism and later into the religions of Christianity and Islam.

Angels are frequently mentioned in the Bible, mostly in the role of messengers from God to mankind. Their appearances on Earth seem to have been in human form. In the Old Testament books of Job, Ezekiel, and Daniel, as well as in the Apocryphal book of Tobit, angels play significant roles. In the Book of Job the leading demon, Satan, is also introduced. But it is not until the New Testament that Satan is portrayed, under the name Lucifer, as the first of the fallen angels--the angels that rebelled against God.

In the New Testament, angels are present at all the important events in the life of Jesus, from his birth to the Resurrection. In the very dramatic Book of Revelation, angels are portrayed as the agents of God in bringing judgment upon the world. Other New Testament writers also speak of angels. St. Paul especially takes note of them by assigning them ranks. He lists seven groups: angels, archangels, principalities, powers, virtues, dominions, and thrones. The Old Testament had spoken of only two orders: cherubim and seraphim. Early Christianity accepted all nine ranks and in the course of time developed extensive doctrines about both angels and demons. The latter were conceived of as Satan's legions, sent out to lure mankind away from belief in God. Angels and demons play similar roles in Islam and are often mentioned in its holy book, the Koran.

Belief in supernatural spirits has not been limited to the major Western religions. In the preliterate societies of Africa, Oceania, Asia, and the Americas, spirits were thought to inhabit the whole natural world. These spirits could act either for good or for evil, and so there was no division between them as there has been between angels and demons. The power of these spirits is called mana, which can be either helpful or hurtful to people.

Fascination with angels and demons has led to their frequent depiction in works of art and literature. The paintings, stained glass, mosaics, and sculptures of the Middle Ages and Renaissance are especially replete with figures of both. In John Milton's long poem 'Paradise Lost' (1667), Satan himself is a main character; and the angels Raphael, Gabriel, and Michael play prominent roles. In Dante's 'Divine Comedy' (1321?)

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angels appear as both messengers and guardians, and Satan is vividly portrayed frozen in a block of ice.

Brief Demons & Gods List

Name Origin Descriptions

A

Abaddon Hebrew Destroyer, Advisor. Said to be chief of demons. Sometimes regarded as the destroying angel.

Abdiel Arabic from "Abd" meaning slave. Lord of slaves/slavery.

Abduxuel Enochian One of the demonic rulers of the lunar mansions.

Abigor - allegedly a warrior demon who commands sixty legions. Weyer names Him as god of Grand Duke of Hell. Appears in a pleasant form. Also Abigar - Can fortell future and give military advice.

Aclahayr - Of the fourth hour of the Nuctemeron, the genius spirit.

Adad, Addu Babylonian, Hittite god of the storm.

Adramalech Samarian

devil. Commander of Hell. Wierius' chancellor of infernal regions. In Assyria where he was worshipped, children were supposedly burned at his alters.

Adriel - Mansions of the moon among the Enochian demons.

Aeshma, Aesma Persian

One of seven archangels of the Persians. Adopted later Hebrew mythology as Asmodeus. Has been recorded in history for at least three thousand years. Said to be a small hairy demon able to make men perform cruel acts.

Agaliarept Hebrew commander of armies. Aussi General of hell - Grimoire of Pope Honorius.

Agares, Aguares - devil. Wierius' hierarchy states Agares is the demon of courage.

Agathodemon Egyptian a good demon worshipped by the egyptians.

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Agramon - Demon of fear.

Agrat-bat-mahlaht - One of Satan's wives and demoness of whores.

Ahazu - demon - the siezer demon of the night.

Ahpuch Mayan devil.

Ahriman Mazdean devil. Ahremanes was the name given to fallen angels by the Persians.

Alastor - Wierius' cruel demon called "the executioner."

Aldinach Egyptian A demon who causes natural disasters (i.e. floods, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes).

Allocen - One of the 72 spirits of Solomon.

Alocer, Allocer - Grand duke of hell. One of the 72 spirits of Solomon.

Alu Semitic Night demon.

Amaimon - One of the 72 spirits of Solomon.

Amaymon - Evil Spirit, king of South.

Amducious Hebrew The destroyer. Also Amducias - Grand Duke of Hades. According to Wierius a demon of music.

Amon, Ammon Egyption

Sun God. Much like Lucifer except controls reproduction and life. See also Amaimon, Amoymon, Amaymon, and Aamon.

Amy -

One of the 72 spirits of Solomon. Said to be supreme president of hell. He will trade knowledge for the human soul.

Anamelech, Anomylech Assyrian

bearer of bad news. An obscure demon. His name means "good king". Some sources claim Anamelech is the moon goddess while Andramalech is the sun god.

Andras - god of quarrels. Grand marquis of hell.

Andrealphus - One of the 72 Spirits of Solomon.

Andromalius - One of the 72 Spirits of Solomon.

Anini - One of the 72 Spirits of Solomon.

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Anneberg German demon of mines.

Ansitif - Possessed Sister Barbara of St. Michael in 1643 during the possessions of the nuns at Louviers.

Apollyn Greek Another name for Satan.

Ardat - Lile Semitic a female spirit/demon who weds human beings and wreaks havoc in the dwellings of men.

Arioch - Demon of vengeance. He delivers vengeance only when called on.

Arphaxat - The demon who possessed Loise de Pinterville during the possession of the nuns at Loudun.

Ashtaroth, Astaroth Phonician

goddess of lust, seduction. Same as Ishtar. Turned male in christian mythology - Lord Treasurer of Hell. Prince of accusers and inquisitors. Demon of vanity and sloth. One of the 72 spirits of Solomon.

Asmodeus, Asmoday Hebrew

god of lust. A demon most commonly involved in possession cases, particularily noted in the possession of the Louviers nuns. Evolved from the Persian Aeshma. See Aeshma.

Astarte - Queen of spirits of the dead.

Aym - Grand duke of hell. Also Haborym.

Ayperos - Prince of hell. Subordinate in Grimoire of Pope Honorius.

Azazel Hebrew god/demon of war. See also Azael.

B

Baal, Bael Hebrew

devil. Means "the lord." The Canaanites worshipped Baal and held rituals at which children were burned for sacrifice. According to Wierius, this demon is the first monarch of hell and appears as a three headed beast. Bael is cited in the Grand Grimiore as commanding general of infernal armies.

Baalberith, Balberith Canaanite

Lord of covenant later made god of death. According to Wierius - a demon master of the infernal alliance. In some Hierarchies he is the secretary of the archives of hell. Demon of blasphemy and murder.

Baalzephon Canaanite Captain of guard and sentinels of

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Hell according to Wierius.

Babael - Keeper of graves.

Balaam Hebrew avarice and greed.

Balan -

A demon in Wierius' hierarchy said to be high in the monarchy. The demon of finesse and ruses. Also a prince of hell.

Balban - a demon of delusion.

Baltazo - The Demon who possessed Nicole Aubry of Laon in 1566.

Baphomet

God of the Templars. Worshiped as Satan. The Templar's are thought, by some, to be one of the earliest sects of Demonolatry.

Bar- Lgura Semitic A gargoyle type demon who is said to sit atop houses and pounce on the inhabitants.

Barbas - a demon of mechanics according to some hierarchies.

Barbetos - Duke of Hades.

Barqu - The demon who keeps the secrets of the philosophers stone.

Barzabel Associated with Machidael and Barchiel.

Bast Egyption goddess of pleasure. Represented by a cat.

Bathym, Bathim, Bathin -

See also Marthim. Demon of herbs and precious stones according to Wierius. One of the 72 spirits of Solomon.

Bayemon -

According to the Grimiore of Pope Honorius a reigning monarch demon presiding over western infernal region.

Bechard, Bechaud - A demon mentioned in Key Of Solomon as demon of tempests. Demon of the natural forces.

Beelzebub, Beelzebuth, Belzebath

Hebrew

Lord of Flies. Among the demons blamed for the demonic possessions of the nuns at Loudun. Chief of false gods.

Behemoth Hebrew Another name for Satan.

Beherit Syriac Another name for Satan.

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Belial, Beliar Hebrew

The earth elemental. Speculation has suggested the name Belial comes from the Hebrew phrase beli ya 'al meaning "without worth." Prince of trickery. One of the 72 princes of Solomon.

Belphegor, Belphegore, Baalphegor

Moabites? Demon of discovery, invention, and riches.

Berith One of the 72 Spirits of Solomon.

Biffant - The demon who allegedly possessed Denise de la Caille.

Bifrons -

Wierius' demon of astronomy, geometry, and other such sciences. A demon who lights strange lights above tombs of the dead.

BileÕ Celtic god of Hell.

Bileth - One of the 72 Spirits of Solomon.

Blisargon - Grand enticer of theives until he brings his followers to destruction.

Botis One of the 72 spirits of Solomon.

Buer - a demon of the second order who commands fifty legions. One of the 72 Spirits of Solomon.

Bune - One of Wierius' demons of death.

C

Caacrinolaas -

Wierius' demon of knowledge of liberal arts. Appears as a Griffon. Also Grand President of Hell. Also Caasimolar or Glasya.

Cambions - Offspring of Incubi and Succubi.

Carreau - Mercilessness.

Cassiel, Caspiel - Ruler of Saturn.

Caym, Caim - Grand President of Hell. One of the 72 Spirits of Solomon.

Chamos - no description.

Charon - Boatman of hell. Ferrie

Chax - Grand duke of hell. Also Scox.

Chemosh Moabite devil.

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Chomie Enochian no description.

Cimeries African devil.

Clauneck - Demon over treasures and riches.

Clisthert - a demon who can change day to night and night to day.

Colopatiron - Of the 9th hour of the Nuctemeron, genius. Sets prisons open.

Cresil - Demon of impurity and slovenliness. Also Gressil.

Cunali - One of the demons of the 8th hour of the Nuctemeron.

Cusion - no description.

D

Dabriel - no description.

Dagon Philistine another serpent god and god of ocean.

Dameal, Deamiel - no description.

Dantalian - One of the 72 Spirits of Solomon.

Decarabia - One of the 72 Spirits of Solomon.

Delepitorae, Delepitore - demoness of sorcery enlightenment.

Demogorgon, Gorgo Greek devil.

Demoriel - no description.

Diriel - no description.

Dracula Romanian devil.

E

Eblis Mohammedan god of fire. Also Haris.

Emma-O Japanese ruler of Hell.

Euronymous, Eurynomous Greek god of death. Prince of hell who feeds upon corpses.

F

Flereous, Feurety - god of fire. Fire Elemental used in place of Satan. Lieutenant of hell.

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Furfur - Holds rank as count of hell.

G

Geryon literary- Dante Centaur/Dragon who guards hell.

Guecubu Chili Evil spirits.

H

Haborym Hebrew Another name for Satan.

Hecate Greek goddess of underworld and sorcery. Queen of witches.

Hela Teutonic goddess of death, daughter of Loki.

I

Ifrits Arabic

Evil, hideous spectres. Became Genies in Persian and Indian mythology. Also associated with Jinns and Divs of Persia.

Incubus -

male demon of seduction said to invade a womanÕs dreams. Note various spellings: Inncubus, Inccubus. Plural = Incubi.

Ishtar Babylonian goddess of fertility.

J

Jezebeth - the demon of falsehoods.

K

Kali Hindu daughter of Shiva, the destroyer. A succubus/succumbus.

Kasdeya - The book of enoch refers to this demon as the "fifth satan" .

Kobal - Hell's entertainment liason.

Kostchtchie Russian a goblin of death.

L

Leonard, see also Urian German Demon of sorcery . Appears as a giant black goat.

Leviathan Hebrew

the serpent, the raging sea. Snake worship. Water Elemental. Grand admiral of hell. Seen as androgynous.

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Lilith Hebrew

in Hebrew myth - AdamÕs first wife. Later wife to Satan. According to many demonologists, Lilith presides over Succubi. Lilith is said to attempt to destroy newborn infants. For this reason the practice of writing a Formula to drive Lilith away on all four corners of the birth chamber was adopted by the Jews. Lilith is the princess of hell.

Loki Teutonic devil.

Lucifer Roman The Light Bringer. Air Elemental. Often misconstrued as being Satan. They are two seperate demons.

Lucifuge, Lucifuge Rofocale Roman devil.

M

Malphas - Grand president of the infernal regions. Appears as a crow.

Mammon Aramaic god of wealth & profit.

Mandragoras -

Familiar demons. They are attributed to the mandrake root and considered gifts from Satan to the sorcerer who conjures them.

Mania Etruscan goddess of Hell.

Mantus Etruscan god of hell.

Mara Buddhist a demon who attempts to damn the soul.

Mastema - leader of human/demon offspring.

Melchom - the treasurer of the palace of hell.

Mephistopholes, Mesphito Greek the light shunner. Counterpart of Lucifer.

Merihim - the prince of pestilence.

Metztli Aztec goddess of night .

Mictain Aztec god of death.

Moloch Phoenician devil.

Mormo Greek God of Spirits. HecateÕs Consort.

Mullin - Leonard's right hand man.

Murmur - Demon of music. A count of hell.

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N

Naamah Hebrew seduction

Naburus, Naberios - protector of the gates of hell. Associated with Cerberos. A marquis of hell.

Nebiros Unk Mar De Camp of hell.

Nergal Babylonian god of underworld. A second order demon.

Nihasa American Indian devil.

Nija Polish god of underworld

Nina Babylonian Serpent Goddess.

Nybras - an inferior demon who publicizes the pleasures of hell.

Nysrogh - another second order demon - who- is chief of staff in the palace of hell.

O

OÕYama Japanese Another name for Satan.

Orias - Demon of divination. Marquis of hell.

Oroan Guyana Demon of the eclipse.

Orthon -

a demon of unknown origin who is said to have ties with possessions in france and with the Satanic-Masonic cult of Palladinism in 19th century Italy.

P

Pan Greek god of lust.

Paymon - master of infernal ceremonies.

Philotanus - a second order demon in service to Belial.

Pluto Roman god of underworld.

Proserpine Greek queen of underworld.

Pwcca Welsh Pooka in Celtic Mythos derived from this name for Satan.

Pyro - A demon prince of falsehood.

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Pytho - a demon of lies. A serpent demon.

Q

R

Rahu Hindu devil.

Rakshasa India demon whose appearance in the least, horrifying.

Raum - a count of hell.

Rimmon Syrian devil.

Ronwe - the demon of knowledge. In some accounts - a lesser demon.

S

Sabazios Phrygian the snake. Serpent worship.

Samael -

it is thought this angel of death was the demon who tempted Eve. Also the prince of air. This is merely another name for satan.

Samnu Asian devil.

Sargatanas

Semiazas Unk said to be the chief of all fallen angels.

Set Egyptian devil.

Shabriri Jewish Myth a demon who strikes people blind.

Shiva Hindu the destroyer.

Sonnilion, Sonnillon Armenian goddess of hate.

Succorbenoth - demon of jealousy and said to protect gates and bridgeways.

Succumbus, Succubus -

Supay Inca god of underworld.

T

Tchort Russian The Black God. Another name for Satan.

Tezcatlipoca Aztec god of Hell.

Tezrian Armenian goddess of war

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Thamuz Sumerian devil. An ambassador of hell. Said to have started the inquisition and to have invented artillary.

Thoth Egyptian god of magick.

Tõan-mo Chinese devil of desire.

Troian Russian night demon.

Tunrida Scandanavian devil.

Typhon Greek Another name for Satan.

U

Ukobach, Urobach - a fire demon.

Unsere - goddess of sorcery and fertility.

Uphir - the head demon physician in the palace of hell.

V

Valafar - another grand duke of hell.

Veltis Babylonian Evil spirit who assaulted St. Margar

Verdelet - Master of ceremonies of infernal court. Demon of

Verin - the demon of impatience.

Vetis - the temptor of the holy.

W

X

Xaphan - another fire demon. Keeper of the furnaces of hell.

Y

Yaotzin Aztec god of Hell.

Yen-lo-Wang Chinese ruler of Hell.

Z

Zabulon - Demon who possessed one of the nuns at Loudun.

Zaebos Sumerian Grand Count of hell said to have gentile disposition.

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Zagam - Grand king and president of infernal regions. Said to change things into its opposite. Demon of counterfeit.

Zapan - One of the kings of hell according to Wierius.

Zeernebooch German monarch of the empire of the dead.

Zepar - Grand duke of hell - god of war. Also Vepar and Separ.

Angels

High ranked angels

Name Role Color

Gabriel Love, Tolerance, and Gratitude Pink

Jophiel Illuminate, Wisdom, and Perception Yellow (sunshine)

Michael Protection, Power, and Initiative Blue

Raphael Healing, Consecration, and Truth Green

Uriel Devotion, Peace, and Ministration Gold-ruby

Zadiel Refinement, Invocation, and Transformation Violet

Other Angels

Name Role

A

Afriel Protector of children and young animals

Akatriel Sprecial praying Angel. Helps one receive the higher gifts that are prayed for

Akriel Inspires intellectual achievements. Improves memory and higher knowledge

Ambriel Angel of communication and protection. For those who seek clarity of communication

Anael In charge of love, passion, and romance. Ask for soulmate or heal romantic relationships

Anahita Female Angel who keeps earth fruitful and fertile. Protector of those who are caretakers of nature

Anauel Angel of success, commerce, and prosperity. Protects thos who own or start their own business

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Arad Protects both religion and science. Helps one apply spirituality and morality to scientific knowledge

Ardousius Female Angel who helps during childbirth. Inspires milk to flow Great for inner child and proper nutrition

Armatt Female Angel who grants truth, goodness, and wisdom. Appealing to those seeking harmony

Azariel Protects all bodies of water. Cleanses and heals lakes, rivers, ponds, and the oceans Signifies your emotions

B

Baglis Inspires moderation, temperance, and tolerance. Strengthens will and assists in gaining self control

Balthial Helps overcome feelings of jealousy and bitterness. Inspires contentment and peace of mind

Barakiel Grants success, good fortune, and luck. Inspires joviality, fun, and sense of humor

Barbelo Female Angel of abundance, goodness, faith, and integrity. Helps fill you with gifts and virtues

Bath Kol Female Angel who encourages truthful communication and prophecy. Grants insights into the future

C

Camael Presides over beauty, joy, happiness, and contentment. Helps bring out the qualities from within

Cathetel A guardian of the garden. Increases growth and yeild of vegetables and fruits

Colopatiron Angel who unlocks prison gates. Helps in liberation and independence

D

Dabriel Carrier of writing skills. Helps perfect your writing skills and an inspiration of new ideas

Dina Teacher of languages Inspires the wisdom, knowledge, and love of learning

Donquel Helps improve your loving relationship. Opens your heart to experience your divine lover

E

Ecanus Angelic scribe who inspires writers. Helps in opening your inner flow of expression

Elemeniah Watches over those who travel on waters. Works on going with the flow and releasing one's fears

Enoch One who helps in writing and expression. Brings out the ability of writing and is an inspiration of new ideas

Ezra Angel who encourages writers. Helps open your doors to the ability and

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self expression

F

G

Gabriel Helps aspirations, wishes, and hopes. Also joy, mercy, truth, justice, miracles, and love

Gavreel Helps you make peace with enemies. Also encourages mental balance and peace of mind

H

Haamiah Especially protective of those who seek truth. Helps you stand up, be strong, and live this truth

Hael Angel who inspires art, beauty, mercy, and kindness. Helps you work on higher expression

Hahatah Inspires postive and loving thoughts. Also gives insight into mysteries and hidden knowledge

Harahel Protects libraries, archives, and places of learning. Protective of those who pursue knowledge and learning

Hariel In charge of protecting domestic animals

Hayyel Protects wild animals. Helps them from extinction

I

Iahhel Watches over philosophers, fosters meditation. Protects those who seek to withdraw from worldly pursuits

Israfel Angel of music. Inspires singing, playing musical instruments, and writing music. Renewal, Resuurection, Regeneration

J

Jehiel Especially protective of wild animals. Helps you find and protect your power anima

K

L

Liwet Angel who presides over inventions. Protective of those who have original ideas and thoughts

M

Manakel Protects and guides sea animals. Helps clean the ocean and assists in awakening your inner emotions

Metatron Powerful Angel of prayer. Grants the prayer of total divine transformation

Mihr Angel of platonic love, friendship, and companionship. Attracts loyal friends or heals relationships

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Mtniel Helps protect wild animals from extinction. Helps you find your personal animal protector

Mumiah Presides over longevity and can grant long life. Helps one find your inner playful child

Mupiel Fosters memory and a tolerant, live and let live attitude. Inspires generosity and open heartedness

N

Nemamiah Guardian of those who fight for good causes. Inspires victory over the lower material nature to become divine

O

Orifiel Protects the wilderness and those who care for it. Inspires the inner self to be free

P

Q

R

Radueriel Inspires one to create and sing songs. Helps one tap into the divine harmony within

Rampel Protertor of the river of life. Opens and frees one to the inner flow of the universe

Rhamiel Empathy, kindness, mercy, love, protection, and compassion. Inspires one to become compassionate in life

S

Sachiel Presides over water. Helps one get in touch with intuitive powers

Samandiriel Inspires creativity and vivid imagination. Helps one develop artistic, creative, and imaginative abilities

Sandalphon Especically receptive to all prayers. Grants prayers of higher truth, healing and that of pure Love

Satarel Angel of knowledge that is hidden elusive and secret. Helps you to unfold ancient mysteries and knowledge

Shekinah Female Angel of liberation and freedom. Always close by your side and is especially healing of body, mind, and spirit

Shemael Imspires feeling of gratitude and thankfulness in the heart. Helps one grow closer to all Angels and higher self

Sofiel In charge of keeping fruits and vegetables. Inspires one to get in touch with the Earth

T

Taharial Angel of purity. Helps one purify or cleanse your thoughts, spirit, or surroundings

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Trgiaol Angel who protects wild birds. Helps one develop the wings to fly. Whenever you hear a bird, he is near

Trsiel Angel who protects rivers. Inspires the flow of divine emotions to run in the veins

U

Uretil One who inspires writing. Inspires you to find the correct flow of your ability

Uriel Female angel who inspires singing. Helps one open to their creative inner musical flow

V

Vohumanah Encourages you to think positive and have optimistic outlook. Transform negative and worried thoughts

W

X

Y

Z

Zadkiel A special Angel of mercy Opens you up to your inner divine powers and abilities

Zuphlas Protects and guards forests and trees Inspires one to be as strong as a tree

Angel Hierarchy

1st Hierarchy

Seraphim

According to Enoch, each Seraphim has six wings. In the Old Testament Book of Isaiah (6:1-3) he writes "...I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim; each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew." In the Book of Revelation (4:8) is another possible reference: "And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and within, and day and night they never cease to sing 'Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come!"

Cherubim

Cherubim had the bodies of a winged bull, an eagle, or a sphinx and the faces of men or lions. As is clear from Ezekiel's encounter, the cherubim possess four wings and four faces, symbolizing their eternal vigilance and knowledge, which reaches every direction of Creation. They are also often presented with peacock feathers bearing a host of eyes, again in reference to their all-seeing omniscience.

Thrones

This group of Angelic Princes are often called "Wheels." It is said that they were the actual wheels of the Lord's Heavenly chariot. "The four wheels had rims and they had spokes, and their rims were full of eyes round about." They are also frequently referred to as "many-eyed ones."

2nd Hierarchy

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Dominations

By custom Dominations are believed to wear green and gold, and their symbols are the sword and scepter. This denotes their lordship over all created things. In turn, the dominations receive their instructions from the cherubim or thrones.

Virtues Not a clue..

Powers Powers' colors are green and gold, and their symbol is a flaming sword. ( Satan used to be in their choir. They were the defenders of heaven against demons. )

3rd Hierarchy

Principalities The symbols of principalities are the scepter, the cross, and the sword.

Archangels

"But when the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, disputed about the body of Moses, he did not presume to pronounce a reviling judgment upon him, but said, 'The Lord rebuke you.'"... i don't know much about them... they sound awesome though!

Angels Human figure with a halo and wings... "guardian spirits"

Egyptian Culture

Egyptian Gods

Name Descriptions

Amen The Hidden One

Anubis Egyptian god of the dead

Bast Egyptian cat goddess

Bes Egyptian dwarf god believed to guard against evil spirits and misfortune

Chons Egyptian moon god

Dua Protector of the stomach of the deceased

Geb God of the Earth

Hathor Egyptian cow goddess

Isis Egyptian mother goddess

Ka Egyptian name for the vital force of life

Maat Egyptian goddess of truth and justice

Min Egyptian fertility god

Mut Wife of Amen, mother of Khons

Nephthys Egyptian goddess of the dead

Nut Egyptian goddess of the sky and of the heavens

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Osiris Egyptian god of the underworld and of vegetation

Qetesh Goddess of love and beauty

Re Egyptian sun god

Selket Scorpion goddess, helper of women in childbirth

Set Egyptian god of chaos

Shu Egyptian god of the air

Sobek Egyptian crocodile god

Taweret Hippopotamus goddess and protective deity of childbirth

Thoth Egyptian moon god

Wepwawet God of war and of the funerary cult

Greek Culture

Titans

Name Descriptions

Titans

Titans ARE gods. The elder gods. Which beat up by Olympians. Cronus was the top titan which was killed by zeus(i might be wrong but i know zeus took over). And they were all sent to Tartarus, which is below hell. You can read about that in "The Iliad"

Atlas

Atlas was the son of Iapetus and the Oceanid Clymene. Unlike his brothers Prometheus and Epimetheus, Atlas fought with the other Titans supporting Cronus against Zeus. Due to Cronus's advance age Atlas lead the Titan's in battle. As a result he was singled out by Zeus for a special punishment and made to hold up the world on his back. His name means "he who carries." There are two stories about atlas... here is the other: He enountered HERACLES, one of whose labours was to obtain the golden apples of the HESPIRIDES, female guardians of the fruit that mother earth, GAIA, presented to HERA at her marriage with ZEUS. Atlas offered to fetch them for heracles if the hero tookover his job of holding up the sky. When atlas returned with the apples he suggested that he should deliver them himself, as Heracles was doing so well. The hero pretended to agree and than asked if Atlas would take the world for a moment so that he could adjust the weight of his shoulder, so tricking atlas into resuming his lonely duty.

Coeus Titan of Intelligence. Father of Leto.

Crius An unknown titan.

Cronus

The ruling Titan who came to power by castrating his Father Uranus. His wife was Rhea. There offspring were the first of the Olympians. To insure his safety Cronus ate each of the children as they were born. This worked until Rhea, unhappy at the loss of her children, tricked Cronus into swallowing a rock, instead of Zeus. When he grew up Zeus would revolt against Cronus and the other Titans, defeat them, and banish them to Tartarus in the underworld.

Dione According to Homer in the Iliad she is the mother of Aphrodite.

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Epimetheus The stupid Titan, whose name means "afterthought". He was the son of Iapetus. In some accounts he is delegated, along with his brother Prometheus by Zeus to create mankind. He also accepted the gift of Pandora from Zeus, which lead to the introduction of evil into the world.

Gaea

The Earth goddess. She mated with her son Uranus to produce the remaining Titans. Gaea seems to have started as a neolithic earth-mother worshipped before the Indo-European invasion that eventually lead to the Hellenistic civilization

Iapetus The father of Prometheus, Epimetheus, Menoetius, and Atlas by Clymene.

Metis

The Titaness of the forth day and the planet Mercury. She presided over all wisdom and knowledge. She was seduced by Zeus and became pregnant with Athena. Zeus became concerned over prophecies that her second child would replace Zeus. To avoid this Zeus ate her. It is said that she is the source for Zeus wisdom and that she still advises Zeus from his belly. It may seem odd for Metis to have been pregnant with Athena but, never mentioned as her mother. This is because the classic Greeks believed that children were generated solely from the fathers sperm. The women was thought to be nothing more than a vessel for the fetus to grow in. Since Metis was killed well before Athena's birth her role doesn't count.

Mnemosyne The Titan of memory and the mother of Muses.

Oceanus The unending stream of water encircling the world. Together with his wife Tethys produced the rivers and the three thousand ocean nymphs.

Phoebe Titan of the Moon. Mother of Leto.

Prometheus

Prometheus was the wisest Titan. His name means "forethought" and he was able to foretell the future. He was the son of Iapetus . When Zeus revolted against Cronus Prometheus deserted the other Titans and fought on Zeus side. By some accounts he and his brother Epimetheus were delegated by Zeus to create man. In all accounts, Prometheus is known as the protector and benefactor of man. He gave mankind a number of gifts including fire. He also tricked Zeus into allowing man to keep the best part of the animals sacrificed to the gods and to give the gods the worst parts. For this Zeus punished Prometheus by having him chained to a rock with an eagle tearing at his liver. He was to be left there for all eternity or until he agreed to disclose to Zeus which of Zeus children would try to replace him. He was eventually rescued by Heracles without giving in to Zeus.

Rhea The wife of Cronus. Cronus made it a practice to swallow their children. To avoid this, Rhea tricked Cronus into swallowing a rock, saving her son Zeus. (damn...dirty rocks...)

Tethys The wife of Oceanus. Together they produced the rivers and the three thousand ocean nymphs.

Thea An unknown titan.

Themis The Titan of justice and order. She was the mother of the Fates and the Seasons.

Uranus The sky god and first ruler. He is the son of Gaea , who created him without help. He then became the husband of Gaea and together they had many offspring, including twelve of the Titans.

Olympians

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Apollo:

The son of Zeus and Leto. His twin sister is Artemis . He is the god of music, playing a golden lyre. The Archer, far shooting with a silver bow. The god of healing who taught man medicine. The god of light. The god of truth, who can not speak a lie. One of Apollo's more important daily tasks is to harness his chariot with four horses an drive the Sun across the sky. He is famous for his oracle at Delphi. People traveled to it from all over the Greek world to divine the future. His tree was the laurel. The crow his bird. The dolphin his animal.

Ares

Ares is the son of Zeus and Hera. He was disliked by both parents. He is the god of war. He is considered murderous and bloodstained but, also a coward. When caught in an act of adultery with Aphrodite her husband Hephaestus is able publicly ridicule him. His bird is the vulture. His animal is the dog.

Artemis:

The daughter of Zeus and Leto. Her twin brother is Apollo . She is the lady of the wild things. She is the huntsman of the gods. She is the protector of the young. Like Apollo she hunts with silver arrows. She became associated with the moon. She is a virgin goddess, and the goddess of chastity. She also presides over childbirth, which may seem odd for a virgin, but goes back to causing Leto no pain when she was born. She became associated with Hecate. The cypress is her tree. All wild animals are scared to her, especially the deer.

Athena:

The daughter of Zeus. She sprang full grown in armor from his forehead, thus has no mother. She is fierce and brave in battle but, only fights to protect the state and home from outside enemies. She is the goddess of the city, handicrafts, and agriculture. She invented the bridle, which permitted man to tame horses, the trumpet, the flute, the pot, the rake, the plow, the yoke, the ship, and the chariot. She is the embodiment of wisdom, reason, and purity. She was Zeus's favorite child and was allowed to use his weapons including his thunderbolt. Her favorite city is Athens. Her tree is the olive. The owl is her bird. She is a virgin goddess.

Hades:

The brother of Zeus. After the overthrow of their Father Cronus he drew lots with Zeus and Poseidon, another brother, for shares of the world. He had the worst draw and was made lord of the underworld, ruling over the dead. He is a greedy god who is greatly concerned with increasing his subjects. Those whose calling increase the number of dead are seen favorably. The Erinyes are welcomed guests. He is exceedingly disinclined to allow any of his subjects leave. He is also the god of wealth, due to the precious metals mined from the earth. He has a helmet that makes him invisible. He rarely leaves the underworld. He is unpitying and terrible, but not capricious. His wife is Persephone whom Hades abducted. He is the King of the dead but, death itself is another god, Thanatos.

Hephaestus The son of Zeus and Hera . Sometimes it is said that Hera alone produced him and that he has no father. He is the only god to be physically ugly. He is also lame. Accounts as to how he became lame vary. Some say that Hera, upset by having an ugly child, flung him from Mount Olympus into the sea, breaking his legs. Others that he took Hera's side in an argument with Zeus and Zeus flung him off Mount Olympus. He is the god of fire and the forge. He is the smith and armorer of the gods. He uses a volcano as his forge. He is the patron god of both smiths and weavers. He is kind and peace loving. His wife is Aphrodite. Sometimes his wife is identified as Aglaia.

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Hera:

Zeus' wife and sister. She was raised by the Titans Ocean and Tethys. She is the protector of marriage and takes special care of married women. Hera's marriage was founded in strife with Zeus and continued in strife. Zeus courted her unsuccessfully. He then turned to trickery, changing himself into disheveled cuckoo. Hera feeling sorry for the bird held it to her breast to warm it. Zues then resumed his normal form and taking advantage of the surprise he gained, raped her. She then married him to cover her shame. Once when Zeus was being particularly overbearing to the other gods, Hera convinced them to join in a revolt. Her part in the revolt was to drug Zeus, and in this she was successful. The gods then bound the sleeping Zeus to a couch taking care to tie many knots. This done they began to quarrel over the next step. Briareus overheard the arguments. Still full of gratitude to Zeus, Briareus slipped in and was able to quickly untie the many knots. Zeus sprang from the couch and grabbed up his thunderbolt. The gods fell to their knees begging and pleading for mercy. He seized Hera and hung her from the sky with gold chains. She wept in pain all night but, none of the others dared to interfere. Her weeping kept Zeus up and the next morning he agreed to release her if she would swear never to rebel again. She had little choice but, to agree. While she never again rebelled, she often intrigued against Zeus's plans and she was often able to outwit him. Most stories concerning Hera have to do with her jealous revenge for Zeus's infidelities. Her sacred animals are the cow and the peacock. Her favorite city is Argos.

Hermes:

The son of Zeus and Maia. He is Zeus messenger. He is the fastest of the gods. He wears winged sandals, a winged hat, and carries a magic wand. He is the god of thieves and god of commerce. He is the guide for the dead to go to the underworld. He invented the lyre, the pipes, the musical scale, astronomy , weights and measures, boxing, gymnastics, and the care of olive trees.

Hestia:

Zeus' sister. She is a virgin goddess. She does not have a distinct personality. She plays no part in myths. She is the Goddess of the Hearth, the symbol of the house around which a new born child is carried before it is received into the family. Each city had a public hearth sacred to Hestia, where the fire was never allowed to go out.

Poseidon:

The brother of Zeus. After the overthrow of their Father Cronus he drew lots with Zeus and Hades, another brother, for shares of the world. His prize was to become lord of the sea. He was widely worshiped by seamen. He married Amphitrite, a granddaughter of the Titan Oceanus. At one point he desired Demeter. To put him off Demeter asked him to make the most beautiful animal that the world had ever seen. So to impress her Poseidon created the first horse. In some accounts his first attempts were unsuccessful and created a variety of other animals in his quest. By the time the horse was created his passion for Demeter had cooled. His weapon is a trident, which can shake the earth, and shatter any object. He is second only to Zeus in power amongst the gods. He has a difficult quarrelsome personality. He was greedy. He had a series of disputes with other gods when he tried to take over their cities.

Zeus:

Zeus overthrew his Father Cronus. He then drew lots with his brothers Poseidon and Hades. Zeus won the draw and became the supreme ruler of the gods. He is lord of the sky, the rain god. His weapon is a thunderbolt which he hurls at those who displease him. He is married to Hera but, is famous for his many affairs. He is also known to punish those that lie or break oaths.

other greek gods

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Asclepius

A god of healing. His symbol is a snake. His parents were Apollo and Coronis. His birth was accompanied by scandal. While carrying him Coronis slept with Ischys. This was considered an insult. The act was reported to Apollo by a crow. Apollo turned all crows, until then white, to black to mark that they were untrustworthy. Apollo then felt compelled to slay Coronis with his arrows. He rescued Asclepius from her funeral pyre. Asclepius was raised by Chiron. Chiron taught him healing which he went on to perfect. Athena gave him two vials of Gorgon's blood. Blood from the right side of the Gorgon revived life. Blood from the left killed. Asclepius started using the blood to raise dead mortals. For this overstepping of bounds Zeus killed him with a thunderbolt. Apollo could not take revenge on Zeus himself. So he killed the Cyclopes that forged the thunderbolt.

Demeter

Demeter is the goddess of corn, grain, and the harvest. She is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea. It is Demeter that makes the crops grow each year. The first loaf of bread from the harvest is sacrificed to her. Demeter is intimately associated with the seasons. Her daughter Persephone was abducted by Hades to be his wife in the underworld. In her anger at her daughter's loss Demeter laid a curse on the world that caused plants to wither and die, the land became desolate. Zeus became alarmed and sought Persephone's return. However, because she had eaten while in the underworld Hades had a claim on her. Therefore, it was decreed that Persephone would spend four months each year in the underworld. During these months Demeter grieves her daughters absence, and withdraws her gifts from the world, creating winter. Her return brought the spring. Demeter is also known for founding the Eleusinian Mysteries. These were huge festivals held every five years. They were important events for many centuries. Yet, little is known of them as those attending were sworn to secrecy. The central tenant seems to have been that just as grain returns every spring after its harvest and wintery death, so too the human soul could be reborn after the death of the body.

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Dionysus

Dionysus is the god of the vine. He invented wine and spread the art of tending grapes. He has a dual nature. On the one hand bringing joy and divine ecstasy. On the other brutal, unthinking, rage. Thus reflecting both sides of wines nature. If he chooses Dionysus can drive a man mad. No normal fetters can hold him or his followers. Dionysus is the son of Zeus and Semele. He is the only god to have a mortal parent. Zeus came to Semele in the night, invisible, felt only as a divine presence. Semele was pleased to be a lover of a god, even though she did not know which one. Word soon got around and Hera quickly assumed who was responsible. Hera went to Semele in disguise and convinced her she should see her lover as he really was. When Zeus next came to her she made him promise to grant her one wish. She went so far as to make him swear on the River Styx that he would grant her request. Zeus was madly in love and agreed. She then asked him to show her his true form. Zeus, was unhappy, and knew what would happen but, having sworn he had no choice. He appeared in his true form and Semele was instantly burnt to a crisp by the sight of his glory. Zeus did manage to rescue Dionysus and stitched him into his thigh to hold him until he was ready to be born. His birth from Zeus alone conferred immortality upon him. Dionysus problems with Hera were not yet over. She was still jealous and arranged for the Titans to kill him. The Titans ripped him into to pieces. However, Rhea brought him back to life. After this Zeus arranged for his protection and turned him over the mountain nymphs to be raised. Dionysus wandered the world actively encouraging his cult. He was accompanied by the Maenads, wild women, flush with wine, shoulders draped with a fawn skin, carrying rods tipped with pine cones. While other gods had temples the followers of Dionysus worshipped him in the woods. Here they might go into mad states where they would rip apart and eat raw any animal they came upon. Dionysus is also one of the very few that was able to bring a dead person out of the underworld. Even though he had never seen Semele he was concerned for her. Eventually he journeyed into the underworld to find her. He faced down Thanatos and brought her back to Mount Olympus. Dionysus became one of the most important gods in everyday life. He became associated with several key concepts. One was rebirth after death. Here his dismemberment by the Titans and return to life is symbolically echoed in tending vines, where the vines must be pruned back sharply, and then become dormant in winter for them to bear fruit. The other is the idea that under the influence of wine, one could feel possessed by a greater power. Unlike the other gods Dionysus was not only outside his believers but, also within them. At these times a man might be greater then himself and do works he otherwise could not. The festival for Dionysus is in the spring when the leaves begin to reappear on the vine. It became one of the most important events of the year. It's focus became the theater. Most of the great Greek plays were initially written to be performed at the feast of Dionysus. All who took part writers, actors, spectators were regarded as scared servants of Dionysus during the festival.

Eos

Goddess of the dawn. She rode on Helius chariot each day. Her first mate was Astraeus. Their offspring was Boreas (the North Wind), Notus (the South Wind), Zephyrus (the West Wind), and Eosphorus (the Morning Star). She became a rather randy goddess with the bad habit of carrying off handsome young mortals to be her lovers. This may have been the result of a curse by Aphrodite who was angry with Eos for having an affair with her lover Ares. These included: Orion, Cleitus, Cephalus, and Tithonus. Cephalus, a happily married man who was allowed to return to his wife only after he fathered Phaethon (not to be confused with Helius's son by the same name). Tithonus was of royal Trojan blood. Their two sons were Emathion and Memnon. Tithonus came to an unfortunate end. Eos was so happy with him that she asked Zeus to make him an immortal. This Zeus granted. Unfortunately, she forgot to ask that he be made ageless as well. As a result he eventually ended up as a horribly shriveled, paralyzed, babbling old man. Eos finally changed him into the first cicada to put him out of his (and her) misery.

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Eris

Eris is the daughter of Zeus and Hera. She is the goddess of discord. In addition to her main activity of sowing discord, she frequently accompanies her brother Ares to battles. On these occasions she rides his chariot and brings her son Strife. Eris is unpopular and frequently snubbed as a guest by the other gods and mankind. This was not always a safe thing to do. The most dramatic example being the Trojan War, which was an indirect result of not inviting Eris to a wedding.

Eros

Eros is the son of Aphrodite. Eros is the god of love. In particular erotic, romantic, love. He is often represented blindfolded because, love is often blind. His "weapon" is darts or arrows. In either case the tips have been magically treated to produce either uncontrollable love or insurmountable disinterested in the first person seen be Eros's victim after wounding.

Hebe Hebe is the daughter of Zeus and Hera. She is the goddess of youth. She, along with Ganymede are the cupbearers to the gods. Hebe is Heracles wife.

Helius

Helius was the Greek sun god. He may be thought of as a personification of the sun. He became rather overshadowed by Apollo the lord of the sun. He was the son of Hyperion, who was also a sun god. His role was to drive his chariot across the sky to provide daylight. He is accompanied in this daily trip by his sister Eos who heralds his arrival. He returns home at night on the river Oceanus in an enormous golden cup to hide the light. During his daily trip he sees much of what is happening on the earth. Due to his availability as a witness many Greeks swore their oaths in his name. It was on one of his daily trips that he spotted the abduction of Persephone. Helius was away on his daily rounds when the gods divided up the world. Having otherwise completed this complex task, Zeus was reluctant to reopen the issue. This was resolved when Helius spotted the unassigned island of Rhodes and asked for it. The other gods were happy to give it to him. Helius remained the patron god of Rhodes throughout the classic period. Helius is the figure represented in the famous Colossus of Rhodes statue, that was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Helius married Perse and had a number of children, most of whom had rather unsavory reputations. While Helius did not seem to have these bad traits he remained loyal to all of his children. A number of the children accompanied him from time to time on his chariot. Helius also had quite a number of mistresses and affairs which produced children as well. The best known being Phaethon . The most tragically poetic of these affairs began when during his daily tour he noticed Aphrodite and Ares carrying on. As was his habit in these matters he reported it to her husband Hephaestus . To retaliate Aphrodite used her abilities to cause Helius to fall in love with Leucothoe a Persian princess. Helius assumed the form of the girls mother to gain access to her bedroom. Once inside he assumed his normal form and seduced her. Word of this got to one on Helius mistresses, the nymph Clytie. Clytie informed the girls father who then buried Loucothoe alive, killing her. In his grief, Helius changed her body into the first frankincense. This put Clytie on the outs with Helius. She then wasted away. On her death she became the first heliotrope, a flower whose blossom follows the sun across the sky.

Nemesis Nemesis means righteous anger, due enactment, or divine vengeance. This god helped to avenge those who were wronged.

Pan

The son of Hermes. He is the god of goatherds and shepherds. He is mostly human in appearance but, with goat horns and goat feet. He is an excellent musician and plays the pipes. He is merry and playful frequently seen dancing with woodland nymphs. He is at home in any wild place but, is favorite is Arcady, where he was born. He is always in pursuit of one of the nymphs but, always rejected because he is ugly. His name is the basis for the word "panic". There are two differing explanations for this. The first is that he was present when Zeus defeated the Titans and claimed that it has his yelling that caused the Titans to flee. However, this seems at odds with his being Hermes son. The second is that he created the noises in the woods at night the scared travelers.

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Persephone Persephone is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. After her abduction by Hades she became his wife and Queen of the underworld.

Selene

The goddess of the moon. She bore Zues a daughter - Pandia and allowed herself to be seduced by Pan for a good piece of fleece. Her great love was Endymion and handsome king of Elis. She bore him 50 daughters. Still love struck she offered to grant him a wish. He asked to sleep forever without aging, thus retaining his good looks for all time.

Thanatos Thanatos was the Greek god of death. He may be thought of as a personification of death. He plays little role in the myths. He became rather overshadowed by Hades the lord of the underworld.

The Erinyes

Also known as the Furies, punish crime. They pursue wrong doers relentlessly, until death, often driving them to suicide. They are particularly concerned with matricide. There are three Erinye - Tisiphone, Megaera, and Alecto. The Erinyes came from the blood of Uranus when he was castrated.

The Fates

The Fates have the subtle but, awesome power of deciding a mans destiny. The assign a man to good or evil. There most obvious choice is choosing how long a man lives. There are three Fates. Clotho, the spinner, who spins the thread of life. Lachesis, the measurer, who chooses the lot in life one will have and measures off how long it is to be. Atropos, she who can not be turn, who at death with her shears cuts the tread of life. The Fates are old and predate the gods. It is not entirely clear how far their power extends. It is possible that they determine the fate of the gods as well. In any case, not even the most powerful is willing to trifle with them.

The Graces They are the daughters of Zeus and Eurynome. There are three Graces: Aglaia (Splendor), Euphrosyne (Mirth), and Thalia (Good Cheer). The are known for singing and dancing for the gods.

The Muses

They are the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. They are known for the music of their song, which brings joy to any who hear it. There are nine Muses, each with her own specialty: Clio (History), Urania (Astronomy), Melpomene (Tragedy), Thalia (Comedy), Terpsichore (Dance), Calliope (Epic Poetry), Erato (Love Poetry), Polyhymnia (Songs to the Gods), Euterpe (Lyric Poetry).

South American Culture

Aztec Gods/Deities

Name Descriptions

ACOLNAHUACATL "The One From the Twisted Region"

AMAPAN "Ball Court God" "Patron deity of the Ball"

AMIHMITL "Chichimec God"

ATLACOAYA "Pulque God"

ATLATONAN "Goddess of Lepers"

ATLAUA "Master of Waters"

CAMAXTLI "Lord of the Chase"

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CENTEOTL (Cinteotl) "The Corn God"

CHALCHIHUITLICUE "Goddess of the Sea and Lakes"

CHALMECCACIHUATL "The Sacrificer"

CHANTICO "In the House"

CHICOMECOATL "The Goddess of Sustenance"

CHICONQUIAHUITL "Seven Rain"

CHIMALMAN "One Who Has Sat Like A Shield"

CHIMAMATL "Shield Hand"

CHIUACOATL "Woman Snake"

CHIUATETEO "Celestial Princess"

CHIUHNAUHYOTEUCTLI "Lord of the Nine"

CIPACTONAL "Calendar God"

CITLALATONAC "The Milky Way"

CITLALICUE "God of the Night Sky"

COATLICUE "Mother of Gods"

COLHUACATZINCATL "Pulque Deity"

COYOLXAUHQUI "She with the Belled Cheeks"

COZCAMIAHUATL "Cornflower Necklace"

CUAUHTLAXAYAUH "Eagle Face"

CUEXCOCH "Blue Sky"

HUEHUETEOTL "Old, Old Deity"

HUITZILOPOCHTLI "Left Handed Hummingbird" "Hummingbird From The North"

HUIXTOCIHUATL "Goddess of Water" "Goddess of Salt"

ILAMATECUHTLI "Old Mother Goddess"

ILANCUEYE "She of the Old Lady Skirt"

ILHUICAMINA "He Who Shoots Arrows at the Heavens"

ITZCAQUE "He Who Has Obsidian Sandals"

ITZLACOHUIHQUI "Curved Obsidian Knife" "God of Frost"

ITZPAPALOTL "Obsidian Butterfly"

IXILLAN TONAN "Goddess of Grass Mountain"

IXPUZTEQUE "He of the Broken Foot"

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IXQUIMILLI "The Blindfolded One"

IXQUITECATL "God of Sorcerers"

IXTILTON Little Black One"

IZTACMIXCOATL "Father of Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca"

MACUILTOTEC "God of the Arsenal"

MACUILXOCHITL "Patron of Gambling" "Deity of Flowers"

MATLALCUEYE "Blue Skirt"

MAYAHUEL "Goddess of the Maguey Plant"

METZTLI "The Moon"

MICAPETLACALLI "The Box of Death"

MICTECACIHUALTL "Mistress to Mictlantecahtli"

MICTLANTECUHTLI "The Lord of the Dead"

MIXCOATL (CAMAXTLI) "Cloud Snake" "Ruler of the Milky Way"

NANAUTZIN "The Sun"

NAPPATECUTLI "God of Mat-Makers"

NAUHYOTEUCTLI "Lord of the Four Directions"

NESOXOCHI "The One Who Strews Flowers"

NEXTEPEUA He Who Rains Ashes"

NOCHPALLI ICUE "Her Skirt is Prickly Pears"

OMACATL "Two Reed" "The God of the Feast"

OMECIHUATL Goddess of Creation" *Female aspect of Ometeotl

OMETECUHTLI The Creator God" *Male aspect of Ometeotl

OMETEOTL "Dual Divinity"

OMETOCHTLI "God of Pulque"

OZTOTEOTL "The God of Caves"

PAPAZTEC "Pulque Deity"

PATECATL "Pulque God"

PAYNAL "Messenger God"

PILIMTEC "God of Music"

PILTZINTECUHTLI Youthful God" "The Planet Mercury"

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QUETZALCOATL "The feathered Snake" "God of Wind" "The Creator God" "God of the Evening Star (Venus)"

QUILAZTLI "She Who Makes Legumes Grow" "Goddess of Childbirth"

TECCIZTECATL "The Moon God"

TECHALOTL "Squirrel"

TECHLOTL "God of the Underworld"

TEPEYOLLOTL "Heart of the Mountain"

TETEO INNAN (TOCI) "Mother of the Gods"

TEUCCIZTECATL "The Moon"

TEZCATLIPOCA The Mirror That Smokes"

TEZCATZONCATL "Pulque God?"

TLACAHUEPAN "Younger Brother of Huitzilopochtli"

TLACHIHUALTEPETL "Lord of Many Colors"

TLAHUIZCALPANTECUHTLI "Dawn Lord"

TLALCHITONATIUH "Groundward Sun" "Setting Sun"

TLALOC "The Rain God" "He Who Makes Things Grow"

TLALOQUE or TEPICTOTON "Tlaloc's dwarfish attendants"

TLALTECAYOA "He of the Round Earth"

TLALTECUHTLI "The Frog Monster" "The Earth-Lord"

TLAZOLTEOL "The Goddess of Filthy Things"

TLAZOPILLI "Precious Lord"

TLILPOTONQUI "Feathered In Black"

TLOQUE NAHUAQUE "Immanent One"

TONACATEUCTLI Agricultural Deity"

TONATIUH "The Sun God" "The Old One"

TOTEC CHICAHUA "Our Aged Lord"

TZAPATLAN TENEN "The Goddess of Turpentine"

TZINTEOTL "The Goddess of the Rump"

TZITZIMITL Demonic Night Creatures"

TZONTEMOC "He Who Fell Head First"

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UAPPATZIN "Ball Court God"

UIXTOCIHUATL "Goddess of cultivated foods"

XILONEN "Tender of the Ear of Corn"

XIPE TOTEC "Our Lord the Flayed One" "The Skinned One"

XIPPILLI The Jeweled Prince"

XIUHTEUCTLI Turquoise Lord" "Fire God"

XOCHIPILLI "The Prince of Flowers"

XOCHIQUETZAL "Flower Quetzal" "Patroness of Erotic Love"

XOLOTL "The Dog Headed Monster"

YACATECUHTLI "The Long-Nosed God" "The God of Merchants"

YAOMICQUI "One Who Has Died at the Hands of the Enemy"

YAUHTECATL "Pulque God"

YOHUALTICITL "Midwife of the Night"

YOHUALTONATIUH "The Night Sun"

ZACAZONTLI "God of Roads" (adored in Crossroads)

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Gods, Demons & Angels ver. 1.0

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By Fidelis Josaphat S