Demon Facts

Astaroth

Astaroth

AKA Ashtaroth, Astarot, Asteroth

Astaroth

Titles:

Duke of Hell, Archdemon, Member of the Unholy Trinity, Leader Among the Qliphoth, Prince of Accusers

Culture:

Jewish / Christian

Appearance:

Astaroth is generally depicted as a nude or semi-nude, squalid man with feathered wings, who wears a crown, seats himself upon an infernal dragon and carries a viper in his right hand.

Purpose/Role:

  • As a member of the Unholy Trinity (alongside Beelzebub and Lucifer), Astaroth is among the most powerful demons in Hell, taking second place only to Satan himself
  • Deceives using cleverness and sophistry
  • Seduces by appealing to laziness and insecurity
    • Can grant invisibility and lead one to hidden riches
  • His name is likely derived from the Phoenician and Mesopotamian goddesses Astarte and Ishtar, respectively