| Demon (Greek: "Deity, spirit, higher self") - In ancient Greek
mythology - is a super natural being, deity generally of inferior category,
spirit, which can possess both positive and as well as negative
qualities. In Christian tradition, demon is generally understood as a
"Fallen angel", evil spirit.
In science, a fictitious being with special abilities posing tough
intellectual challenges, is called a "Demon". Examples are: Mazwell's
demon, Laplace's demon & etc.
Socrates named a certain voice, heard in his mind, with which he could
converse, is a demon. Socrates did not deny the possibility that the
conversion could be with self.
Demons in cabbala:
God mainly has seven archangels and they are called incarnations of
God:
Arariel- God of waters;
Gabriel - Master of God;
Simiel - Lord of air and angel of other world court;
Michael - Field commander of Army of God & Chief Prince;
Sachiel- God of Justice;
Raphael - Healer;
Kushiel - Punishing angel
Devil also has seven forms:
Samael - accuser, seducer & destroyer; Angel of deaths;
Beelzebub - lord of darkness and demons;
Python - Spirit of prophecy;
Belial - Spirit of treachery;
Asmodai - Destroyer
Lucifer - Light bearer
Satan - Opposing the God |