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Female evil spirits or malicious monsters in folklore, legends, and mythology. These monstrous women are often portrayed as predatory creatures, who are usually seen seducing male humans or snatching young children in order to kill, eat, or otherwise harm them.
Berith/Beherit (Phoenician mythology, Christian demonology) Bhūta (Hindu mythology) Bifrons (Christian demonology) Boruta (Slavic mythology) Botis (Christian demonology) Buer (Christian demonology) Bukavac (Slavic mythology) Bune (Christian demonology) Bushyasta (Zoroastrianism)
Once dead, a vampire can be prevented from becoming a demon by being buried with its mouth stuffed with earth. [4] The claim is that Solomon refers to a female demon named Alukah in a riddle that he tells in the Book of Proverbs [citation needed]. The riddle involves Alukah's ability to curse a womb bearing seed.
Christian demonology is the study of demons from a Christian point of view. It is primarily based on the Bible ( Old and New Testaments ), the interpretation of these scriptures, the writings of early Christianity philosophers , hermits , and the associated traditions and legends incorporated from other beliefs.
Pages in category "Female legendary creatures" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 211 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Female demons (7 C, 28 P ... P) N. Female supernatural figures in Norse mythology (5 C, 11 P) Nymphs (10 C, 127 P) Pages in category "Female spirits" The following 3 ...
After Christian theology was accepted by the Roman Empire, promoted by St. Augustine in the 5th century, Christian mythology began to predominate the Roman Empire. Later the theology was carried north by Charlemagne and the Frankish people, and Christian themes began to weave into the framework of European mythologies . [ 157 ]
The Testament of Solomon, [4] an early treatise on demons of Judeo-Christian origin, presents the demon Ornias, who assumes the shape of a woman to copulate with men (though in other versions he does it while in the shape of an old man [5]). After meeting him, King Solomon asks Beelzebub if there are female demons, suggesting a difference ...