Astaroth

Astaroth is in the Judeo- Christian mythology, the name of a demon. His name is Phoenician- Semitic origin; originally the Babylonian goddess Ishtar female that was only for the West Semitic goddess Astarte, and then later to the male demon Astaroth.

The Goetia ( = The minor key of Solomon ) describes him as a mighty strong duke, who rules over 40 legions. After this description, it appears as a vicious angel with a putrid, poisonous breath, riding a hell dragon or a wolf and in her right hand a Viper. He is the past, present and future and be able to reveal all the secrets. He should also teach people in the general sciences and beyond the protector of the liberal arts. He is mentioned in many cases of possession.

He stands in the " Goetia " at 29 point and is also Asherah, Ashtoreth, Aphrodite, Astarte, Aschtarat, Asteroth, Ashtoreth or Astargatis called. In addition to the Grand Duke, he should be even supreme treasurer of hell. Sources such as the Book of Abraham of Worms want to see in him one of the Planetary Spirits; but generally it stands for the principle of laziness. Before the fall of the angels he shall be said to have been a cherub or seraph. Since he was the guardian of the time, he should have known God's plans; but as this could not be tolerated, he was thrown into a dungeon isolated location. He could never attend a Council meeting, although he was a member of the Heavenly Council as Lucifer. As Abaddon Lucifer and freed him, he struggled initially against it, but was later thrown along with the fallen angels from heaven and doomed to be forever silent, though he never fought.

According to legend, his soul and his body were compared with those of the goddess Astarte merged (presumably to explain what, for centuries, mythological happened ). Lucifer but offered him a new body, a snake, which he now holds in his hand.

Astaroth Has control over the body, this male and the soul of Astarte moves to the now white-colored snake; Astarte, however, has the control, the body is female and Astaroth's soul goes into the now black-colored snake. If the body is female, he is horned and with El, the supreme god, married and symbolizes extravagance and temple prostitution. The symbol of, mostly naked represented Astarte is the dove.

It is supposed to write to him in his angelic form only be possible, but not to speak.

Will he summoned, what should be advisable on Wednesday, he will also tell about the fall of the angels and that none of this is really wanted; He also maintained his innocence in this case. In his interpretation as Aphrodite, probably similar to its connection to Astarte or Ishtar, he embodies the love, otherwise the ostentation and vanity.

After Sebastian Michaelis is a demon Astaroth in the first category who seduces by means of laziness and vanity. His opponent is the Holy Bartholomew, who offers him protection, he has resisted Astaroth's seduction. According to another opinion, he teaches mathematical arts and handicrafts, can make men invisible, lead them to hidden treasures, and assist you with any questions. According to Francis Barrett Astaroth is the prince of accusers and investigators. Some demonologists of the 16th century, according to the attacks of the demons on people in August strongest.

Other Names

• Astarotte
• Astarod
• Astoroth
• Asteroth
• Ashtaroth
• Ashtoreth
• Astoret
• Astarte
• Ishtar