Asmodeus - Pokol hercege

Asmodeus is a powerful demon and fallen angel, regarded as the Prince of Hell and the Lord of Lust and Desire in religious and occult traditions. In the biblical Book of Tobit, he appears as a jealous demon who caused the deaths of Sarah's seven husbands before being vanquished by the Archangel Raphael. Asmodeus is one of the most powerful demons in Jewish and Christian mythology, the Prince of Hell and the Lord of Lust. His name derives from the Persian "Aeshma-deva" (the demon of wrath and fury). According to tradition, he is responsible for the destruction of marriages, the excesses of carnal desire, and he was condemned to fall from the heavenly order. Origin and extra-biblical stories Ancient roots Persian mythology: As Aeshma, he was one of the chief evil spirits. Jewish tradition: He was incorporated into Jewish culture during the Babylonian exile, where he was also referred to as the King of Demons. The Book of Tobit Sarah's story: Asmodeus fell in love with Sarah, the daughter of Raguel. The curse of the wedding nights: Out of jealousy, he killed Sarah's seven successive husbands on the night of each marriage. His defeat: Following the advice given by the Archangel Raphael, the young Tobias drove the demon away with the smoke of a fish's liver to the region of Egypt, where Raphael bound him in chains. The Legend of King Solomon Temple construction: According to Jewish legend (the Talmud), King Solomon captured Asmodeus to help build the Temple of Jerusalem through forced labor. Trick and deception: Asmodeus briefly took control over Solomon's kingdom as well, but ultimately regained his freedom or was restored to his place. Appearance and attributes Demonic attributes: According to the Dictionnaire Infernal, he has three heads (man, bull, ram), a serpent's tail, and breathes fire while riding a dragon-winged lion. Among the sins, he governs lust, lechery, gambling, and excess within the hierarchy of Hell.

Updated September 23, 2026