We all know that messing around with a demon is a fools game.
We’ve all heard tales of people whose curiosity has gotten the better of them, and they’ve
stared too long into the abyss - and - inevitability - the abyss has stared back.
Now - I’ve got to go ahead and say it - don’t try this at home.
Ever.
But - just in case you were curious, we’ve compiled a list of 5 Scary Demons That You
Should Never, Ever Summon.
You’ve been warned.
What’s going on guys - it’s me, Jack Finch - your host right here on Top 5 Scary Videos.
Today we’re going to by delving into the depths of demonology, and take a look at the
most sinister - the most devious of demons that you should keep far, far away from.
Jumping in at Number 5 - we have Belial.
Belial - whose name in Hebrew literally translates to worthless - or yokeless - was canonised
as the leader of the Sons of Darkness in the Dead Sea Scrolls.
If you didn’t know - the Dead Sea Scrolls are an ancient Jewish text discovered in 1947
- which are believed to have been written before 400 BC, and refer to a wide host of
demonic beings.
Seriously, it’s spooky how much they name drop them.
In these scrolls, Belial is described as both the King of Evil and the Prince of Darkness
- which has led many to believe that Belial is a pseudonym of the Devil himself.
Belial is also known as the Lord of Lies and the Master of Deceit.
Many texts refer to Belial as a devious figure, who utilizes fornication, wealth and pollution
of the sanctuary to gets what he wants.
However, in the Satanic Bible, Belial’s name is suggested to translate as “without
a master” - and symbolizes independence, self-sufficiency and personal accomplishment.
It begs the question - whose side is Belial really on?
Coming up at Number 4 - we have Surgat.
In Latin, Surgat literally translates to ‘rise’ - and is the physical manifestation of rebellion
and opposition.
His angelic opposite is Aquiel
To be honest, Surgat is a minor demon - and is pretty weak sauce compared to some of the
guys on this list.
But the thing that makes him pretty terrifying - is his brush in with a particular Pope.
Written between 1150 and 1227, The Grimoire of Honorius was written by Pope Honorius the
3rd with the intention of being specifically used by a priest.
Pope Honorius was obsessed with the thought of Satan invading the mortal realm, and so
began preparing the Catholic church for a war.
He wrote down his findings in this forgotten Grimoire, which wasn’t unearthed until 1760.
Honorius began his training by purposefully summoning demons - and then banishing them
again in a sort of weird, spooky, demonic boxing session.
It proved quite effective, and the Pope soon started to get a handle on the Armies of Hell.
He’d write down the name of each demon he fought, and leave an elaborate explanation
of their strengths and weaknesses.
Kind of like a Pokedex.
But for demons.
That is - until - he came face to face with Surgat.
All that was written in his section of the Grimoire, was that Surgat is - he who opens
all locks.
That was the last demon that Pope Honorius noted down in his book.
Makes you wonder what happened, eh?
Next up at Number 3 - we have the Great Duke of Hell - Berith.
Also referred to as Baal-berith - this guy is a pretty formidable dude.
Known in the Infernal Dictionary as the Great Duke of Hell - Berith commands twenty-six
legions of demons and is a pretty big player in the fiery depths below.
According to Aleister Crowley’s Illustrated Goetia - those that attempt to speak with
Berith soon learn that he’s a formidable liar.
Crowley refers to him as speaking with a clear and subtle voice - and is a liar when not
answering questions.
To speak with Berith, the conjurer must wear a silver ring and hold it clearly to their
face in respect to the Great Duke.
If not, Berith will consume the conjurer for not sincerely paying their respects.
Berith is often depicted as a soldier - dressed in red clothes, riding a red horse and wearing
a golden crown.
His main function is to corrupt those that crave power - and is often found lingering
on both sides of war.
In 1612 - a nun from Aix-en-Provence was possessed by Berith.
During the exorcism, Berith gave up his own name - as well as the names of all the other
demons possessing her - but also gave the names of the saints who would be most effective
in opposing them.
That guy loves a good fight.
Bringing up the rear at Number 2 - we have Pazuzu.
Dating back to ancient Mesopotamia, Pazuzu is the king of the demons of the wind.
He is the bearer of storms and the bringer of drought, and is often depicted with the
body of a man, the head of a dog and the talons of an eagle.
In the possession case of Roland Doe - the story that inspired the exorcist, Pazuzu is
the chief demon that possesses the boy.
He is known to be an incredibly intelligent demon, and is renowned for scheming and corrupting
the pure of heart.
He takes most pleasure though, from corrupting the purest of the pure - and is often depicted
trying to possess children for sport.
It is also thought that Pazuzu pre-dates most other demons, and is thought to be an Obyrith
- an ancient evil that manifested itself from the abyss - and has been tied to Earth for
millions of years.
Strangely though, Pazuzu finds reference in a huge number of ancient societies.
From Mesopotamia, to Sumeria, to Ancient Babylon.
In some - he is revered as a saviour and protector.
Others - a demon who should never be summoned.
Followers of the Obyrith often carve wooden statues of the demon - and worship him in
the hope that Pazuzu will one day reveal his true name to them.
No thanks.
And coming in at the top spot - Number 1 - we have, Azazel.
Azazel - or Satan, or Lucifer - or the Devil - or Baphomet.
You know this guy.
He’s the king of all demonic possession - and he loves nothing more than a group of
teenagers standing around a pentagram and beckoning him forward into the mortal realm.
The Horned Prince is heavily related to the image of the goat - and we often see him depicted
with hooves, horns and a tail - but this /actually/ has some substance to it.
In Abrahamic society, a Priest would whisper the prayers of a village into the ears of
a goat - and then sacrifice it in hopes that their prayers would be answered.
But - in fear of Azazel corrupting the goat - they’d select an extra goat - often referred
to as a scapegoat, and use it as a decoy.
They’d then send it out into the desert - hoping they’d wasted a little bit of the
Devil’s time.
Now, we all know that’s probably not the case.
He’s a tricky one.
In the Dead Sea Scrolls, Azazel is referred to in the Book of Giants - and connects him
with the story of the fallen angels.
In this, he teaches men the art of war and also teaches women the art of witchcraft and
painting the body.
Generally, Azazel pops up in pretty much every possession story ever.
And it’s probably wiser to just avoid him all together.
Speak of the Devil, and the Devil shall appear.
That’s all we’ve got time for today guys - we hope you’ve enjoyed this video as much
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