Goetic Demons
Satans (Demons) ## Chief figures (top of the hierarchy) - **Lucifer** – “Light‑bearer”; often described as the first fallen angel and emperor or crown prince of Hell; associated with pride, forbidden knowledge, and rebellion. - **Satan** – “Adversary”; in many lists a distinct high prince of wrath and opposition, sometimes merged with Lucifer, sometimes separate. - **Beelzebub (Beelzebul)** – “Lord of the flies”; a top prince linked to gluttony, decay, and command over lower demons; often called a counselor to Lucifer. - **Astaroth (Ashteroth)** – Grand duke of Hell; connected with hidden knowledge, laziness/sloth, and revealing past and future; sometimes depicted as a beautiful but foul‑smelling angel. - **Belial** – “Without master”; a king or prince of wickedness, corruption, and lawlessness; invoked for evil counsel and independence from divine order. - **Leviathan** – Great sea‑monster and prince of the abyss; associated with envy, the waters, and the gates of Hell; sometimes list...