Jewish Demons
Azazel (also Azael)
A fallen angel in Jewish mythology.
Grigori (or the Watchers)
A group of fallen angels featured in the apocryphal Book of Enoch.
Asb’el
A member of the Grigori whose name means “one who abandons God” or “one who has fled from God.”
Almaros
One of the Grigori who is credited with teaching humans the secrets of magic and witchcraft.
Yeqon
A leader among the Grigori who imparted forbidden knowledge to angels, ultimately leading to the downfall of many.
Kaspiel (also Kafshiel)
Known as the “Great Emperor of the South,” Kaspiel is said to command 200 dukes and 400 subordinates.
Barachiel (also Barakiel)
A fallen angel reputed to have taught astrology to humankind; he is often listed as the ninth in rank among the fallen angels.
Samyaza
A demon of power rivaling that of Satan (Lucifer). Some accounts even equate him with Lucifer, and he is said to have possessed twelve wings.
Shedim
Not always malevolent, these demons can sometimes be helpful to humans.
Jiz
A colossal bird whose head is said to reach the heavens when it stands on the earth; when it spreads its wings, it can obscure the sun.
Tannin
A dragon or great serpent mentioned in the Old Testament.
Belial
A demon who tempts humans into sin, claiming their souls as his own.
Mastema (also Mastema, Mansemat)
An agent of Satan who tests human loyalty to God by causing harm and seducing individuals.
Lilith (or Lilim)
Once believed to prey on infants and seduce sleeping men, Lilith is sometimes considered the mother of all demons.
Lilin
The offspring of Lilith and Satan, these demons are said to attack newborns and seduce sleeping men, even being regarded as the ancestors of humankind.
Lilith
Traditionally portrayed as a female demon who endangers male children.
Leviathan (also Leviathan, Libaiachan)
A deceitful creature that can possess individuals and is notoriously difficult to exorcise, especially from women.
Islamic Demons
Iblis
The chief of demons and a fallen angel.
Ifrit
A fierce and hot-tempered demon of Islamic lore. Known for his formidable magical abilities—including shapeshifting and the control of flames—Ifrit is depicted as having a terrifying visage.
Egyptian Demons
Ammimit (also Amemit, Amimad, Ammut, Anmut, Amaran)
A monstrous beast from ancient Egyptian lore whose name means “the devourer.” During the pre-judgment in the underworld, Ammimit would consume the hearts of the dead that were heavier than the feather of Ma’at (the symbol of truth), condemning them to no reincarnation. He is depicted with the head of a crocodile, the mane and upper body of a lion, and the lower body of a hippopotamus.
Apep (also Apep, Aapep, Apepi, Apip, Apopis)
Symbolizing darkness and chaos, Apep is primarily depicted as a giant serpent. The ancient Egyptians both feared and revered snakes, and Apep was seen as the greatest enemy of Ra—the sun god—because he obstructed the sun’s journey across the sky.
Voodoo Demons
Ghede
In Haitian Vodou, Ghede is the grim reaper—a deity of death. Often shown as a man in a tattered black top hat and tailcoat, he stands at the “crossroads of eternity,” where souls pass on to the realm of the gods (Ginen). He is also known by names such as Baron La Croix and Baron Cimetiere.
Norse Demons
Ogre (also Oghl, Og, Ogr)
Often associated with trolls, ogres are ferocious, brutal beings that are said to feast on human flesh, though they may also be portrayed as timid and cowardly.
Fresvelg
Whose name means “the devourer of corpses,” this giant with the form of an eagle is a fearsome figure in Norse mythology.
Greek Demons
No detailed description provided.
Echidna
A creature with the upper body of a beautiful woman and the lower body of a serpent, complete with wings sprouting from her back.
Empusa
A female demon said to have one leg made of bronze and the other of a donkey. Empusa seduces men, only to devour them afterward—or torment sleeping men with nightmares while drawing their blood.
Cerberus
The multi-headed hound that guards the entrance to the Underworld.
Gorgon (Gorgon)
Creatures with living snakes for hair, golden wings, bronze hands, and boar-like fangs. Anyone who gazes upon a Gorgon’s face is turned to stone.
No detailed description provided.
Typhon (Typhoeus, Typhon, Typhoeus, Typhon)
The mightiest monster in Greek mythology, Typhon rivaled Zeus himself and is the only creature said to have bested him.
Minotaur
A creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man.
Medusa
With eyes that shine like jewels, Medusa can turn onlookers to stone. She is depicted with a head of writhing venomous snakes, boar-like fangs, bronze hands, and golden wings.
Akkadian Demons
Allu
A demon responsible for causing diseases.
Utukk (also Udud, Edinim, Ekinum)
A general term for various demons and spirits from ancient Babylonia. Usually depicted in human form, some are shown as hybrid half-beast figures.
Huwawa (also Fuwawa)
Revered and feared as the embodiment of terror and all that is evil, Huwawa is sometimes portrayed as a giant, monstrous creature, a forest spirit, or even a nature god.
Lamastu
A goddess of misfortune and a demon with the head of a lion, a long donkey-like tusk, a hairy body, and predatory claws. She was said to terrorize mothers during childbirth and abduct infants.
Sumerian Demons
Asag
Whose name means “the demon that brings disease,” Asag is depicted as a massive, spherical being with three legs, three arms, and no neck, its body covered in multiple eyes. Its rock-like skin renders it nearly impervious to harm.
Ereshkigal
Her name means “Queen of the Underworld” in Akkadian, and she is also known as the “Queen of the Setting Sun.”
Pazuzu (also Pazus)
A demon of wind and scorching air, Pazuzu is depicted with a lion’s head and arms, eagle legs, four bird wings on his back, a scorpion’s tail, and even a hidden snake-like phallus.
Etruscan Demons
Vanth (also Vance)
A female demon of the underworld who governs death. She is often portrayed as a goddess of fate.
Charun
Depicted with pointed ears, large wings, and arms adorned with serpents, Charun is the guardian of the underworld’s entrance.
No detailed description provided.
Tuchulcha
A female demon.
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