Judeo-Christian
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Behemoth
The Behemoth is a creature from Judeo-Christian beliefs. He is referenced in the Book of Job from the Old Testament as well as the Book of Enoch. He is described as a primordial creature of the land, alongside Leviathan and Ziz, specifically being described as the male counterpart to Leviathan. He is believed to have been one of God’s earliest creations, and as such, none could kill him except God. He was associated with the sea monster Rahab and the sea itself. Some stories say the Behemoth and Leviathan will battle at the end of the world. After both are dead, the righteous will eat the meat from Behemoth. It’s…
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Demon
A Demon is a form of dark spirit. The term means “replete with wisdom” and comes from the Greek word Daimon. Some cultures had demonic figures that were not necessarily evil, such as Egypt. Demons at large are well documented in ancient Middle Eastern cultures and it is thought that Hebrews absorbed some knowledge of Demons from Mesopotamia. Sometimes Demons are believed to have been spawned by Lillith, who was to be the first wife of Adam in Jewish beliefs. Christianisation often describes all pagan gods and spirits as demons despite their attributes. The idea is that they are disguises meant to trick humans into worshiping someone other than God.…
