What do you think?
How much do you know about Demons? Thinking?
I also thought when I first ran into this issue.
But, basically, we do not have a correct idea of demons.
ask why?
Actually maybe this is kind of weird but I don't know why I'm interested about weird things including some stuff like 'this'. I like to do my own research probably because I'm such a nerd or something, I don't know. But I swear to God (Allah) I'm normal like others. I'm not even psycho but I'm so into this psychology stuff. Alright here it goes..
Demons are both good and evil.
Demon - the spirit of a mediator between man and God, between the earthly and otherworldly realms.
Science, which deals with the demons is called demonology.
Translated from the Greek term word pronounced demon daimon, ie rock, the divine power of God.
As mentioned above, the demons can be both good and evil. Evil demons called - Kakodemony. Good demons are called - Zudemony. Good demon can be a guardian spirit. According to legends, if a person had a number of demon guardian, he is always accompanied by good fortune and success.
At all times, people believed that wizards and sorcerers have power over demons. Even the thought that if the magician drove the demon out of a man, it will automatically receive power over the exiled demon.
With the development of Christianity, all the demons are considered evil. Since the belief that they are intermediaries Devil. In the teachings of Christianity, the light spirits - angels, demons - fallen angels who followed Lucifer when he was banished from heaven. And their only purpose was considered podbivanie people for bad behavior and breaking the link between man and God.
In the Middle Ages and the Renaissance era to the demons as mediators of Satan, became associated with witches.
Only in 100-400 AD, began to appear classification and systematization of the demons. Christian professionals demons XVI and XVII centuries have given lists of their hierarchy of demons in hell. At that time it was thought that the demon was represented by a nation in the world. Johann Weyer was the most complete hierarchy of demons. It has been estimated that the total number of 7,405,926 ordinary demon spirits. All of them were under the command of the princes of darkness 72. In the books of ceremonial magic, there is a hierarchy, which are among the most powerful demons:
Asmodeus
It was believed that a demon of debauchery, revenge, jealousy, anger. Who always strove to make dissension between husband and wife. He destroyed the young married couples, men inclined to treason. Asmodeus is one of the demons. It is believed that he was one of the most vicious demons of Satan. Rides on the fire-breathing dragon. This image goes a long way in the days of Persia. The image associated with the demon Ayshma. In ancient times the Jew believed parents Asmodeus - Naama Shamdon. It was thought that Asmodeus was one of the seraphim. Close to the Lord God. And then fallen under the disfavor. From other sources, it was thought that Asmodeus was the husband of Lilith, the demon of lust. In the legends say that Lilith and Asmodeus the offspring of Adam. In the Middle Ages said that all witches were subordinate to Asmodeus, and magicians have always called him for help. In the councils of warlocks has been said that the need to address Asmodae bareheaded, in a sign of respect for his power. Weyer believed Asmodeus governing casinos.
Ashtaroth

Next is Ashtaroth. The demon possesses masculine qualities. Evolved from a fertility goddess Astarte. He patronized scholars. He knows the secrets of the past, present and future. Demon Astoratu cry during the necromantic rituals, predicting the future. Astorath appears as an angel with a human appearance. From different sources say different. If he is ugly, or vice versa. But he still herald of evil. Weyer said that Astorath - the Grand Duke of Hell, under whose command 40 legions of demons. According to other sources. Astorat - one of the supreme demons of hell.
Baal

So the name of a deity known as Syria and Persia in ancient times. But Baal was the god of agriculture and fertility. He was the son of El, the supreme deity of Canaan and the master of life. Waal managed the cycles of rebirth and death. The inhabitants of Canaan worshiped Baal and sacrificed children. Throwing them into the fire. In Christianity, Baal was the same three-headed. In the center of a human head. On either side of cat's head and the head of a toad. Baal was able to confer both the wisdom and insight.
Beelzebub

Regarded as the lord of the flies. He was the prince of demons based on ancient beliefs. Had a great power, which he attributed to the Middle Ages. Magicians, who appealed his risk of dying of suffocation or apoplexy. Beelzebub has always appeared in the form of a giant ugly flies. Beelzebub managed the coven. Who sang it during ritual dances ..
Beliar

Called differently as Belial. In translation, vanity, nothing, not God. He is one of the most powerful demons of Satan. Beliar seems people are always in excellent deceptive appearance. His speech is pleasant to the ear. Beliar is always treacherous and deceitful. He is inciting people to commit sinful acts. Especially on a sexual perversion, adultery and lust. The Jews in ancient times believed that Beliar was created immediately after Lucifer and always had the essence of evil from birth. He was the first who rose against God. After his expulsion from heaven, became the embodiment of evil. Weyer believed him commander of 88 legions of demons. In each of the legion of demons was in 6666. Was the representative of evil forces in Turkey. When called Belial, it was necessary to sacrifice. Beliar is often broken promises. If one sought his favor, Beliar generously rewarded for it.
Lilith
"For up to Eve was Lilith", - reads the Hebrew text. The legend of it was inspired by the English poet Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), and he wrote the poem "Paradise abode." Lilith was a snake, it was the first wife of Adam and gave him a creature that writhed in the woods and water, sparkling children, brilliant daughters.
God created Eve, then, to avenge the woman, the wife of Adam, Lilith persuaded her to eat the forbidden fruit, and to conceive of Cain, brother and murderer of Abel. This is the original form of the myth, which followed and which has developed Rossetti. During the Middle Ages under the influence of the word "layil," which in Hebrew means "night", the legend has taken a different turn. Lilith was not the snake, and the spirit of the night.Sometimes it is - an angel in charge of birth of people, sometimes a demon, which precipitates the sleeping alone or wandering on the road lonely travelers. In the popular imagination, it appears in the form of high silent woman with long black hair loose.
Lucifer
At last is Lucifer which is the one that bearing the light. In the beginning he was associated with the morning star. In the hierarchy of demons, Lucifer was the Emperor of Hell and Satan standing over one of his lieutenants. Lucifer ruled by Europeans and Asians.
There are a lot of demons ktoroy intiresno read, I have listed those who can see the evil in man, or man odezhimogo them.