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Videos
Amaimon
The Christian demon Amaimon is described in medieval grimoires as having fiery poisonous breath. I believe this demon could be the demonization of ammonia. Based on European historical accounts, women of the middle ages were responsible for the fermentation of many liquids—beer for drinking and urine for cleaning. By the renaissance, it was also common to demonize aspects of women’s chores and tools in order to further marginalize their place in society. Additionally, ammonia was a common ingredient in alchemical work and in spell work and specifically protective magic—this all leading to is demonization. Ringing the bell redresses this demon.Added on: November 13, 2024
Astaroth
‘Astaroth’ is a bell representing a Christian demon of the same name. Astaroth is described as a beautiful angel riding a dragon carrying a viper in his right hand. He is Christian demonization of Astarte, the Canaanite/Phoenician goddess of love, sex, healing and war. Ringing the bell redresses this demon.Added on: November 13, 2024
Orobas
Orobas is the Christian demonization of the ancient symbol Ouroboros.Added on: November 13, 2024
Klothod
The earliest found reference to Klothod, the demon, is in the Testament of Solomon, a first century CE text. From different translations, Klothod is decided as either “fate” or “war.” Klothod could be the demonization of the goddess Clotho, the first of the three Fates in Greek mythology. It is common to demonize female goddesses from a variety of cultures, especially one as powerful as fate and destiny. Ringing the bell redresses this demon.Added on: November 13, 2024