Demons exist in every religion in the world. They remain the main part of the cultural heritage of our ancestors: time passed, but immortal creatures do not care. Mythology has populated our subconscious with synonyms of evil, death, terror and divine punishment, which is simply impossible to hide from. What is the purpose of the existence of these gloomy creatures?
Succubus
A demon that any modern boy would be happy to meet. The succubus looked like an attractive maiden, invading the dreams of monks and warriors to seduce them. From such a union, ghouls were born, and the soul of a man raped by a succubus went to hell.
Rakshasa
These spirits live in Hindu myths but are found in other religions as well. Rakshasa are cannibals who eat their victims alive. According to Hindu tradition, they were so filled with lust for blood that they ate Brahma, their own creator.
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Preta
Preta are known as "hungry ghosts". Their thirst is insatiable, they are doomed to roam the earth forever devouring people. Some Indian religious beliefs say that corrupt, jealous, and greedy people return from the world of the dead as Preta.
Genie
Forget Disney fairy tales. Jinn in Arab mythology are dark and cruel demons created from scorching fire.
Barbatos
The Earl and Duke of Hell, who rules thirty legions of demons. It is believed that Barbatos is able to lead people to hidden treasures, but asks for them a very high price. Which one? Soul, of course.
Barakel
The ninth observer of the twenty leaders of the two hundred fallen angels mentioned in the Book of Enoch. Barakel taught people astrology, and after death devoured their souls.
Dybbuk
Jewish mythology also has its demons. The dybbuk takes over the human body and forces the owner to do terrible things. Then he leaves the body and observes how the man, distraught with what he has done, ends his life.
Asag
According to the ancient Sumerian religion, Asag is a demon with such a terrible appearance that his presence boils water in rivers. In battle, Asaga is supported by a whole army of soulless warriors, created by a demon from stone.
Hazi Dahaka
Demon of the storm from Iranian mythology. Hazi Dahaka steals cattle and attacks lonely shepherds. It is a snake-like monster with three heads and six eyes.
Abaddon
In the book of Revelation, an angel named Abaddon, who looks just like Satan, is described as king of the locust army. He holds a trident, flies on wings and waves a serpentine tail, calling the armies to the destruction of all mankind.