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Demon Facts

Belphegor

Belphegor

AKA Belpheegor, Baal-peor, Belfagor

Belphegor

Titles:

Lord of Sloth, The Disputer, Lord of the Opening

Culture:

Jewish / Christian

Appearance:

Belphegor frequently presents himself as a beautiful young woman (his earthly disguise when invoked by mortals). His true form, however, is a hideous, bearded demon with horns, sharply pointed nails and a long tail.

Purpose/Role:

  • Helps people make new (mostly ill-fated) discoveries
  • Seduces people by suggesting to them ingenious inventions that will make them rich
  • Tempts people by means of laziness and sloth
  • Facilitates strife among humans, seducing them into acts of evil through the accumulation of protection of monetary wealth
Note: Not to be confused with the Austrian metal band named after this demon.