The tzitzimime (“Monsters descending from above”) were celestial demons in Aztec mythology that continuously threaten to destroy the world. They are said to be the stars that battle the sun each dusk…
Tornarsuk
Dictionnaire Infernal – Collin de Plancy (1863) (paraphrased) Tornarsuk – Dictionnaire Infernal Torngarsuk is the chief and most powerful supernatural being in Greenland. He appears in the form of a bear,…
Tezcatlipoca
Tezcatlipoca (“smoking mirror”) represents conflict and change in Aztec mythology. As his name suggests, he is often portrayed with a smoking obsidian mirror at the back of his head and…
Tlaltecuhtli
Tlaltecuhtli (“Earth Lord”) was a large earth monster in Aztec mythology described as female, who desires flesh and has mouths at her elbows, knees, and other joints. According to…
Succubi, the Dreaded Counterpart of Incubi
Legends of creatures that visit people in their sleep have been around since ancient times, but none are as feared and revered as the succubi. Often depicted as beautiful women…
Sitri
Goetia – S. L. MacGregor Mathers (1904) (quoted) Sitri’s Goetic Seal The Twelfth Spirit is Sitri. He is a Great Prince and appeareth at first with a Leopard’s head and…
Shedim
In Babylonian and Assyrian religions, Shedim was a generic name like the Hebrew and Christian word ‘spirit.’ The word possibly derives from the root meaning ‘to be violent.’ They were…
Stolas
Goetia – S. L. MacGregor Mathers (1904) (quoted) Stolas’ Goetic Seal The Thirty-sixth Spirit is Stolas, or Stolos. He is a Great and Powerful Prince, appearing in the Shape of…
Shax/Scox
Goetia – S. L. MacGregor Mathers (1904) (quoted) Shax’s Goetic Seal The Forty-fourth Spirit is Shax, or Shaz (or Shass). He is a Great Marquis and appeareth in the Form…
Seraphim
When most people think of Seraphim, they think of angels, but earliest usages of the term refer to serpent demons. The concept of the serpent as a demon was well known…
Seere
Goetia – S. L. MacGregor Mathers (1904) (quoted) Seere’s Goetic Seal The Seventieth Spirit is Seere, Sear, or Seir. He is a Mighty Prince, and Powerful, under AMAYMON, King of…
Satan
Satan’s Origins The name Satan is derived from a root meaning ‘to oppose’ or ‘to be or to act as an adversary.’ In some cases, he is not necessarily malevolent…