Classification of demons - Classification by office

There have been many attempts throughout the history of Christianity to classify demons into categories. These systems of classification of demons are a part of Christian demonology. Classification systems are based on the nature of the demon, the sin with which they tempt humans, the month in which their power was strongest, the saints that were their adversaries, or other characteristics. Classification of demons - Classification by domain. It can be noted that according to each author listed below, the d ...

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• Classification of demons - Classification by domain
• Classification of demons - The Testament of Solomon
• Classification of demons - Psellus' classification of demons
• Classification of demons - Spina's classification of demons
• Classification of demons - Binsfeld's classification of demons
• Classification of demons - Guazzo's classification of demons
• Classification of demons - Michaelis' classification of demons
• Classification of demons - Barrett's classification of demons
• Classification of demons - Classification by month
• Classification of demons - Classification by office
• Classification of demons - Le Dragon Rouge
• Classification of demons - Pseudomonarchia Daemonum
• Classification of demons - The Lesser Key of Solomon

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There were also classifications by office, like those written in several grimoires. Classification of demons - Le Dragon Rouge. Written in 1522. (More info is needed here.) Classification of demons - Pseudomonarchia Daemonum. Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, by Johann Weyer, is a grimoire that contains a list of demons and the appropriate hours and rituals to conjure them in the name of God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost ...

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Classification of demons, Classification of demons - Classification by domain, Classification of demons - The Testament of Solomon, Classification of demons - Psellus' classification of demons, Classification of demons - Spina's classification of demons, Classification of demons - Binsfeld's classification of demons, Classification of demons - Guazzo's classification of demons, Classification of demons - Michaelis' classification of demons, Classification of demons - Barrett's classification of demons, Classification of demons - Classification by month, Classification of demons - Classification by office, Classification of demons - Le Dragon Rouge, Classification of demons - Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Classification of demons - The Lesser Key of Solomon

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It can be noted that according to each author listed below, the domain of each demon is very different (with the exception of Francesco Maria Guazzo, who seem to have copied Michael Psellus with little difference.) It can also be seen that each author chooses his demons in a random form. Classification of demons - The Testament of Solomon. Main article: Testament of Solomon The Testament of Solomon is an Old Testament pseudepigraphical work, purportedly written by King Sol ...

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Classification of demons, Classification of demons - Classification by domain, Classification of demons - The Testament of Solomon, Classification of demons - Psellus' classification of demons, Classification of demons - Spina's classification of demons, Classification of demons - Binsfeld's classification of demons, Classification of demons - Guazzo's classification of demons, Classification of demons - Michaelis' classification of demons, Classification of demons - Barrett's classification of demons, Classification of demons - Classification by month, Classification of demons - Classification by office, Classification of demons - Le Dragon Rouge, Classification of demons - Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Classification of demons - The Lesser Key of Solomon

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During the 16th century it was believed that each demon had more strength to accomplish his mission during a special month of the year. In this way, he and his assistants' powers would work better during that month. Belial in January Leviathan in February Satan in March Belphegor in April Lucifer in May Berith in June Beelzebub in July Astaroth in August Thammuz in September Baal in October Asmodai in November Moloch in December The classification of demons by mon ...

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Classification of demons, Classification of demons - Classification by domain, Classification of demons - The Testament of Solomon, Classification of demons - Psellus' classification of demons, Classification of demons - Spina's classification of demons, Classification of demons - Binsfeld's classification of demons, Classification of demons - Guazzo's classification of demons, Classification of demons - Michaelis' classification of demons, Classification of demons - Barrett's classification of demons, Classification of demons - Classification by month, Classification of demons - Classification by office, Classification of demons - Le Dragon Rouge, Classification of demons - Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Classification of demons - The Lesser Key of Solomon

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