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Astaroth (also Ashtaroth, Astarot and Asteroth), in demonology, was known to be the Great Duke of Hell in the first hierarchy with Beelzebub and Lucifer; he was part of the evil trinity. He is known to be a male (or female) figure most likely named after the Near Eastern goddess Astarte.
The name Astaroth was ultimately derived from that of 2nd millennium BC Phoenician goddess Astarte,[1] an equivalent of the Babylonian Ishtar, and the earlier Sumerian Inanna. She is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible in the forms Ashtoreth (singular) and Ashtaroth (plural, in reference to multiple statues of it). This latter form was directly transliterated in the early Greek and Latin versions of the Bible, where it was less apparent that it had been a plural feminine in Hebrew.
Appearances in literature
The name "Astaroth" as a male demon is first seen in The Book of Abramelin, purportedly written in Hebrew c. 1458, and recurred in most occultgrimoires of the following centuries. Astaroth also features as an archdemon associated with the Qliphoth (adverse forces) according to later Kabbalistic texts, as he rules over the Qlipha of Jupiter, known as Gha'agsheblah.
Dutch demonologist Johann Weyer also described Astaroth in his Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577) thus: "Astaroth is a great and a strong duke, coming forth in the shape of a foul angel, sitting upon an infernal dragon, and carrying on his left hand a viper", who also claimed to rule 40 legions. Also, he had to be approached by the conjurer with a magical ring on account of his stinking breath.[2] He is similarly referred to in the 17th-century work The Lesser Key of Solomon. He also makes an appearance in the notorious "Grimorium Verum" (True Grimoire), as the infernal principality which rules the Americas.
According to some demonologists of the 16th century, August is the month during which this demon's attacks against man are stronger. According to Sebastien Michaelis, he is a demon of the First Hierarchy, who seduces by means of laziness, self-doubt, and rationalized philosophies. His adversary is St. Bartholomew, who can protect against him for he has resisted Astaroth's "temptations". To others, he teaches mathematical sciences and handicrafts, can make men invisible and lead them to hidden treasures, and answers every question formulated to him. He was also said to give to mortal beings the power over serpents.
Was mentioned as a co-signatory of a Diabolical pact with Urban Grandier.
According to Francis Barrett (c. 1801), Astaroth is the prince of accusers and inquisitors. In art, in the Dictionnaire Infernal (1818), Astaroth is depicted as a nude man with feathered wings, wearing a crown, holding a serpent in one hand, and riding a beast with dragon-like wings and a serpent-like tail.
Astaroth appears in the Science Fiction book, Monster Hunter International (book 1) by Larry Correia.
Astaroth also appears in the 2007 television series Blood Ties. Symbol appears in the first few episodes.
Astaroth symbolism is also prevalent in the 2018 movie Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made and a symbol of Astaroth appears in the movie over 170 times.
The Solomonic seal of Astaroth makes an appearance in Pyewacket.
Astaroth is the title character in "Astaroth"/"Astaroth Female Demon", a film by the Brazilian director Larissa Anzoategui. The name of the company that made the film is also "Astaroth Produções"
Astaroth appears as the main antagonist of the movie RIPD2 (2022).
The dictionary definition of Astaroth at Wiktionary
March 23, 2023
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This article is about the goetic demon For the biblical cities Ashtaroth and Ashteroth Karnaim see Ashteroth Karnaim For the album by the Jamie Saft Trio see Astaroth Book of Angels Volume 1 For the Soul series character see Astaroth Soulcalibur Not to be confused with Ashtoreth Ataroth Azathoth or Azeroth disambiguation This article has multiple issues Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page Learn how and when to remove these template messages This article s lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article November 2015 This article possibly contains original research Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations Statements consisting only of original research should be removed November 2015 Learn how and when to remove this template message This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Astaroth news newspapers books scholar JSTOR November 2015 Learn how and when to remove this template message Learn how and when to remove this template message Astaroth also Ashtaroth Astarot and Asteroth in demonology was known to be the Great Duke of Hell in the first hierarchy with Beelzebub and Lucifer he was part of the evil trinity He is known to be a male or female figure most likely named after the Near Eastern goddess Astarte Astaroth illustration from the Dictionnaire Infernal 1818 Seal of Astaroth as depicted in The Lesser Key of Solomon Contents 1 Background 2 Appearances in literature 3 Appearances in film 4 See also 5 References 6 Sources 7 External linksBackground EditThe name Astaroth was ultimately derived from that of 2nd millennium BC Phoenician goddess Astarte 1 an equivalent of the Babylonian Ishtar and the earlier Sumerian Inanna She is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible in the forms Ashtoreth singular and Ashtaroth plural in reference to multiple statues of it This latter form was directly transliterated in the early Greek and Latin versions of the Bible where it was less apparent that it had been a plural feminine in Hebrew Appearances in literature EditThe name Astaroth as a male demon is first seen in The Book of Abramelin purportedly written in Hebrew c 1458 and recurred in most occult grimoires of the following centuries Astaroth also features as an archdemon associated with the Qliphoth adverse forces according to later Kabbalistic texts as he rules over the Qlipha of Jupiter known as Gha agsheblah Dutch demonologist Johann Weyer also described Astaroth in his Pseudomonarchia Daemonum 1577 thus Astaroth is a great and a strong duke coming forth in the shape of a foul angel sitting upon an infernal dragon and carrying on his left hand a viper who also claimed to rule 40 legions Also he had to be approached by the conjurer with a magical ring on account of his stinking breath 2 He is similarly referred to in the 17th century work The Lesser Key of Solomon He also makes an appearance in the notorious Grimorium Verum True Grimoire as the infernal principality which rules the Americas According to some demonologists of the 16th century August is the month during which this demon s attacks against man are stronger According to Sebastien Michaelis he is a demon of the First Hierarchy who seduces by means of laziness self doubt and rationalized philosophies His adversary is St Bartholomew who can protect against him for he has resisted Astaroth s temptations To others he teaches mathematical sciences and handicrafts can make men invisible and lead them to hidden treasures and answers every question formulated to him He was also said to give to mortal beings the power over serpents Was mentioned as a co signatory of a Diabolical pact with Urban Grandier According to Francis Barrett c 1801 Astaroth is the prince of accusers and inquisitors In art in the Dictionnaire Infernal 1818 Astaroth is depicted as a nude man with feathered wings wearing a crown holding a serpent in one hand and riding a beast with dragon like wings and a serpent like tail Astaroth appears in the Science Fiction book Monster Hunter International book 1 by Larry Correia Appearances in film EditMain article Astaroth in popular culture Ashtaroth is one of three demons summoned by Faustus to attack Benvolio in Doctor Faustus The Star of Astoroth features prominently in the 1971 Disney film Bedknobs and Broomsticks where it takes the form of a magical medallion Astaroth is named in the 1976 Hammer horror film To the Devil a Daughter In the 1920 silent horror film The Golem How He Came into the World Rabbi Loew and his assistant summon Astaroth to animate the Golem resulting in deadly and destructive results Astaroth also appears in the 2007 television series Blood Ties Symbol appears in the first few episodes Astaroth symbolism is also prevalent in the 2018 movie Antrum The Deadliest Film Ever Made and a symbol of Astaroth appears in the movie over 170 times The Solomonic seal of Astaroth makes an appearance in Pyewacket Astaroth is the title character in Astaroth Astaroth Female Demon a film by the Brazilian director Larissa Anzoategui The name of the company that made the film is also Astaroth Producoes Astaroth appears as the main antagonist of the movie RIPD2 2022 See also Edit Religion portalAsherah AtargatisReferences Edit Lon Milo DuQuette and Christopher S Hyatt Aleister Crowley s Illustrated Goetia 1992 New Falcon Temple AZ USA p 52 Johann Weyer Pseudomonarchia Daemonum esotericarchives com Sources EditS L MacGregor Mathers A Crowley The Goetia The Lesser Key of Solomon the King 1904 1995 reprint ISBN 0 87728 847 X External links Edit Media related to Astaroth at Wikimedia Commons The dictionary definition of Astaroth at Wiktionary Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php 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