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The Satanic Feminine Divine: Part VI – Agerath

Originally published 7 March 2011. © Torey B. Scott

Like Eisheth Zenunim, Agerath’s mythological origins lie primarily within Kabbalistic traditions. Along with the aforementioned, Lilith and Naamah, Agerath is one of the four Demon queens of sacred prostitution. She is considered to one of the brides of Samael alongside Her three sister Demonesses and Her name tentatively translates to “reward”. Her name is more commonly written as Agerath bat Machaloth, which means “Agerath, daughter of Machaloth” in Hebrew. Agerath is, of course, the daughter of the Demoness, Machaloth. She is sometimes reputed to be the mother of the Demon Prince, Asmodeus—as She was once mated with King David to produce the offspring. Alternate versions of the story of Asmodeus’ conception suggest that Naamah, not Agerath, was His mother.

Although opinions vary, many authors attribute Agerath to the direction of West—indicating that Hers is a watery nature. However, Kabbalistic traditions suggest that She is associated with the direction of Northeast which is a more accurate assignment considering Her nature. Agerath is depicted as a Witch Queen and with an appearance akin to that of the Gorgon, Medusa, with serpents in place of Her hair. She rides within a grand chariot which is drawn by an ox and an ass. This traditional depiction of Agerath implies that Her nature is earthy, more closely related to that of Naamah’s. As the earth is aligned with sensuality, sex and love within occult schools of thought, it makes sense that Agerath should be included as a goddess of the Earth. Agerath’s depiction also encompasses the sacred animals of three of the four anti-Kerubs—the serpents of Her mother, Machaloth; the ox of Her husband, Samael; and the ass, the sacred animal of the watery Chaos Dragon, Rahab.

I attribute Agerath to the 29th Path—referred to as Sekhel Mughsham or the Path of Corporeal Intelligence upon the Tree of Life and Nashimiron (Malign Ones) upon the Tree of Death. Interestingly the common title of the Sekhel Mughsham is “The Elder Witch”, a fitting title for Agerath’s nature as the Witch Queen. The Sekhel Mughsham is assigned to the Zodiacal sign of Pisces, which supports the less popular perspective that Agerath’s nature is aligned with the Element of Water. I personally subscribe to the belief that She may be most accurately recognised as a goddess of the Earth, with secondary Water and Air characteristics. Further evidence to support the attribution of Agerath to the 29th Path is the fact that the Nashimiron are described as women united to the bodies of serpents, drawing a close comparison to the tradition depiction of Agerath as a Medusa-like figure.

I perceive Agerath as sensual and beautifully sinister, enjoying both performing and receiving performance within sexual and theatrical contexts. She is a goddess who is deeply enamoured of music of all kinds and seeks to inspire creativity within all who approach Her. She is concerned with upholding the Satanic philosophy that the human experience is to be cherished and that the Self should be indulged its wants and desires so long as it is responsibly done. She inspires us to look within ourselves and to discover the roots of our inadequacies, fears and self-undoing. She helps us to understand and acknowledge our own basic human needs and to unravel the threads of our cocoons by slowly exposing ourselves to new ideas, adventures and ways of thinking.

Primary Name: Agerath bat Machaloth

Other Names: Agerath, Aggereth, Agrat, Agrat bat Mahlat, Agerath bat Machalath

Mythological Source(s): Zoharistic Kabbalah, Judaic and Occult Traditions

Title: The Witch Queen, The Elder Witch, Bride of Samael, Demon Queen

Role: Demoness of Sacred Sexuality and Witchcraft, One of the Four Demon Queens

Sacred Animals: Serpent, ox, ass, beetle, fish, dolphins, bull, owl, eagle, scorpion, dove, penguin, heron, swan, stag, cuckoo

Mythical Beings: Phantoms, Succubi, Werewolves, gnomes, brownies, dwarves, dryads, elves, faeries, undines, mermaids, naiads, water sprites, hippogriff

Zodiacal Sign(s): Pisces

Planet(s): Jupiter

Element(s): Earth (Primary), Water (Secondary), Air

Direction: Northeast (Kabbalistic), North (Biblical), West (Agrippa), North (Traditional)

Colours: Stone colour (Assiah), Buff flecked with silver-white (Briah)

Soul Part: None

Sense: Touch (Earth), taste (Water)

Musical Key: F

Kabbalistic World: Assiah (Earth), Briah (Water)

Kabbalistic Hell: None

Kabbalistic Palace of Hell: None

Tree of Life Attributions: Path 29 (Corporeal Intelligence)

Qliphothic Habitation: Nashimiron (Malign Ones)

Associated Demons: Nashimiron, Qulielfi

Vowel: A

Sounds: k, kh, g, gh

Environment: Geosphere

Season: Winter

Magickal Words: Tauropolit, Louloenel, Nerxiarxin, Psychompoiaps

Consort: Samael

Children: Asmodeus (Speculative)

Parentage: Machaloth (Mother)

Trees: Elm, ash, poplar, cedar, cherry tree, elm

Herbs: Poppy, raspberry, agrimony, aloe, amaranth, daisy, beetroot, borage, cedar, cherry, red cabbage, quince, strawberry, flax, mulberry, elm, poplar, peony, plum, buckwheat, sesame, violet, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, clover

Stones: Pearl, amethyst, ruby, sapphire, lapis lazuli, clear quartz, diamond, beryl, aquamarine

Incense: Ambergris, red storax, golden copal, mace, Balm of Gilead, saffron, ash, cedar, cinnamon, black copal, lotus, myrrh, clover

Metals and Minerals: Tin, gold, bismuth, sulphates

Tarot Cards: The Moon (Pisces), Wheel of Fortune (Jupiter), The Hanged Man (Water), the four Princesses, Pentacles/Coins, Queen of Pentacles

Ailments: Sexual dysfunction, sexually-transmitted diseases, gout, leg and foot problems, bone disorders and injuries, tissue damage, cancer, bowel afflictions, lymphatic disorders, malnutrition and malabsorption

Bodily Government: Legs, feet, sexual organs, bones, tissues, organs of excrement, lymphatic system

Sins: None

Vices: Over-indulgence

Virtues: Responsibility to one’s loved ones and oneself

Holy Days: March 12 (Zodiacal)

Time of Day: Midnight

Chemical Element: None

Alchemical Process: Projection

Symbolism: Magick mirror

Chakra: Root

Ritual Tools: Mirror, salt, chalk, wax, aspergillum, chalice

Drugs: Opium, narcotics

Powers and rulership: Getting in touch with the primal needs of the Self, instincts, sexuality (especially female sexuality), love, compassion, healing, illusions, visual magick (glamour), magickal control or influence over others, divination, theatre and music, prostitution

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The Satanic Feminine Divine: Part V – Eisheth Zenunim

Originally published 7 March 2011. © Torey B. Scott
Eisheth Zenunim’s origins lie primarily within Zoharistic Kabbalah. Alternate forms of Her name are Isheth Zenunim, Isheth Zennanim and Qodeshah. Alongside Her sister Demonesses, Eisheth Zenunim is regarded as the first of the four queens of the Demons—all goddesses of sacred prostitution and brides of Samael. Little is known of Eisheth Zenunim outside of Zoharistic writings, however many Theistic Satanists and Demonolators include Her within their respective pantheons as a goddess of women’s mysteries.

Like Naamah, Lilith and Agerath bat Machaloth, Eisheth Zenunim is a goddess concerned with the expression of human sexuality in all of its forms. She is especially concerned with the expression of female sexuality and, much like Lilith, is a champion of women. Because Eisheth Zenunim was, according to tradition, the first of the succubi, She is often approached by older women and can be seen by soft polytheists as the Crone aspect of Lilith. Outside of soft polytheist inclinations, others regard Her as the wisest and the eldest of the Four Queens.

Although each of the Four Queens is inherently linked to the Element of Earth, They possess unique characteristics which are demonstrative of the influence of other Elements upon Their natures. Thus I associate Eisheth Zenunim with the direction of Southwest to indicate Her fiery and watery natures—Fire for Her warrior aspect, boldness and concern with matters of sexuality and Water for Her role as the wise Crone of the Four Queens. Thus I assign Her to the 30th Path known as Sekhel Kelali or the Path of Collecting Intelligence upon the Tree of Life and Thagiriron (Disputers) upon the Tree of Death. For myself personally, Eisheth Zenunim is the Destroyer and a goddess of Death. She is the Matron Demon of the innocent and a protector of the frail, infirm, ill, very young and very old. She is also concerned with nursing the ailments of these individuals and may be approached for aid in the event of infantile or geriatric conditions.

Her nature is illustrative of the Satanic philosophy of “an eye for an eye”—although not outwardly aggressive to those who have not crossed Her, She will not hesitate to exact vengeance upon those whom She deems to be deserving, especially in instances in which an innocent has suffered at the hands of the offender. Eisheth Zenunim, like Samael, is closely associated with the Sun—a seemingly strange alignment considering the fact that most goddesses, especially Crone goddesses, are connected with the Moon. However it is very appropriate that She is regarded as a Solar goddess considering Her polarised qualities of both Destroyer and Life-Giver.

Although Her appearance is less often detailed within the annals of Kabbalistic mythology than those of the other Queens, Eisheth Zenunim often manifests in the form of a thin, graceful Crone adorned in robes of sheer golden fabric and wearing a six-horned Solar crown. One of Her additional roles is that of judge—She may be approached for aid in the resolution of conflicts, especially those which involve false accusations.

Primary Name: Eisheth Zenunim

Other Names: Isheth Zenunim, Isheth Zennanim, Qodeshah

Mythological Source(s): Zoharistic Kabbalah, Occult Traditions

Title: The Succubus Crone, Demon Queen, Bride of Samael

Role: Demoness of Sacred Sexuality, One of the Four Demon Queens, Destroying Goddess, Protector of the Innocent

Sacred Animals: Lion, raptors, stork, seal, swan, cats, vulture

Mythical Beings: Will-o’-the-Wisp, salamanders, phoenix, dragon, manticore

Zodiacal Sign(s): Leo

Planet(s): The Sun

Element(s): Earth (Innate), Fire (Primary), Water (Secondary)

Direction: Southwest (Natural), South (Biblical), North (Agrippa)

Colours: Gold, rich amber (Kabbalistic), orange (Atziluth)

Soul Part: None

Sense: Sight

Musical Key: None

Kabbalistic World: Yetzirah (Kabbalistic), Atziluth (Elemental)

Kabbalistic Hell: None

Kabbalistic Palace of Hell: None

Tree of Life Attributions: Path 30 (Collecting Intelligence)

Qliphothic Habitation: Thagiriron (Disputers)

Associated Demons: Thagiriron, Raflifu

Vowel: I

Sounds: b, v, p, f

Environment: Mangasphere

Season: Summer

Magickal Words: Ypephenoury, Iaeouoi, Phimemameph, Nerxiarxin

Consort: Samael

Children: Unknown

Parentage: Unknown

Trees: Laurel, bay

Herbs: Sunflower, laurel, heliotrope, bay, angelica, balsam, cardamom, cabbage, chestnut, chrysanthemum, corn, hibiscus, knotgrass, lavender, lotus, , marigold, marjoram, nettle, orange, barley, palm, rosemary, saffron, sunflower, red sandalwood, sage, tansy, thyme

Stones: Yellow jacinth, fire opal, carbuncle, chrysolite, pyrite, aventurine, sunstone, onyx, diamond, jasper, cat’s eye, ruby

Incense: Cinnamon, frankincense, Kyphi, dragon’s blood, red sandalwood, lavender, lotus, orange, sage, olibanum, golden copal, amber, cloves, myrrh, benzoin

Metals and Minerals: Gold, nitrates, arsenic

Tarot Cards: The Sun (Planetary), Strength (Zodiacal), Judgment (Elemental), the four Kings, Wands, Queen of Wands

Ailments: Infantile and geriatric complaints, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, circulation problems, blood clots, strokes, oedema, cardiac disorders and ailments, spinal conditions, fever, blood disorders

Bodily Government: Female reproductive organs, circulatory system, heart, spine, blood

Sins: Pride

Vices: Pretentiousness, arrogance, false wisdom

Virtues: Humility, gratitude

Holy Days: August 11 (Zodiacal), August 1 (Lughnasadh – Northern Hemisphere)

Time of Day: Noon

Chemical Element: Chlorine

Alchemical Process: Digestion

Symbolism: Lioness, Solar crown

Chakra: Crown, Solar Plexus

Ritual Tools: Censer, burning bowl, chafing dish, lamen, talisman, charcoal

Drugs: Ecstasy, tonics, alcohol

Powers and rulership: Women’s mysteries (especially adult and older women), protection of the innocent and vulnerable, destruction of enemies, vengeance, wisdom, sacred sexuality, death, Crone magick, infantile and geriatric disorders and conditions, prostitution, judgement, reconciliation, false accusations, acquisition of wealth, crops and harvests 

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The Satanic Feminine Divine: Part IV – Gyllou (Abyzou)

Originally published 7 March 2011. © Torey B. Scott
 

Gyllou is one of the Demonesses sacred to women and to childbirth. Her origins are debatable as She Herself claims to have twelve and a half names. Gyllou’s primary name originated in Babylon, but Her others names are Amorphous, Abyzou, Karkhous, Brianê, Bardellous, Aigyptianê, Barna, Kharkhanistrea, Adikia, Myia and Petomene. Besides these names, which Gyllou revealed to humanity, She is also known by others within various other languages and cultures. Anabardalea, Gello, Antaura, Alabasandria and Obizuth are all names by which Gyllou has been known.

Like Lilith, Gyllou was historically blamed for miscarriages and infant mortality, but is today understood to be a Matron Demoness and protector of all women and children. To those who feared Her, Gyllou was said to murder infants because She envied the motherhood of the mortal women who bore them—according to legend, as a being of Spirit, Gyllou was incapable of bearing a flesh-and-blood child. She is depicted as being serpent-like or fish-like and is inherently connected with the sea and the Element of Water. Some scholars have attempted to equate Her with the primeval Ocean which would effectively drawn comparisons between Gyllou and other mythological sea entities such as Tiamat, Leviathan and Rahab. Amongst many modern Demonolators and Theistic Satanists, Gyllou is sometimes believed to be a daughter of Eisheth Zenunim and Rahab or Leviathan.

A common theme amongst classical depictions of Demonesses is that They often appear as possessing serpent-like features. Like Agerath, Gyllou is described as having serpents in place of Her hair. This connection with mythological figures such as the Gorgons, namely Medusa, leads many soft polytheists to assert that the beings are one in the same—a particular point of interest is the fact that both Medusa and Gyllou are said to have been fathered by gods of the sea. A further connection between Medusa and Gyllou is illustrated by the Testament of Solomon. In this tome, the mythical figure of Solomon punishes the Demoness by chaining Her by Her hair and hung up in front of the Temple. This echoes the legend of Medusa’s head being severed and used as a weapon by the hero, Perseus.

Most Theistic Satanists and Demonolators who honour Gyllou do not equate Her with Medusa and the Gorgons. Within other legends, Gyllou is conquered and flogged by the Byzantine hero, Arlaph—identified with Solomon and the archangel, Raphael. This image of the conquered Gyllou was inscribed upon amulets for use in the protection of childbearing women and newborn infants from the grasp of the Demoness. Gyllou often appears within stories in which She is confronted by or speaks of the archangels. Michael is said to have demanded that She reveal to him the 40 names by which She could be controlled and She speaks of Her hatred of the archangel, Raphael, within the Testament of Solomon.

Like Machaloth, Gyllou is a Demoness of healing. She may be called upon for aid in the healing of specific ailments—most notably migraine headaches, labour pains, preeclampsia, infant illnesses, hearing loss, eye afflictions, obstructions and inflammation of the throat, mental illness, arthritis, muscle pain and fibromyalgia. I associate Gyllou with the Zodiacal sign of Cancer due to its overtly watery nature in compliment to its underlying fiery influence. Although Gyllou is a Demoness of healing, She is less patient than Machaloth and may be said to have less of a “good bedside manner” than Her sister Demoness. Gyllou is a goddess to approach when one is in need of rapid healing and assurance during medical crises.

I attribute Gyllou to the 18th Kabbalistic Path. The 18th Path is known upon the Tree of Life as Sekhel Beth ha-Shepha or the Path of Intelligence of the House of Influence and Schichiriron (Black Ones) upon the Tree of Death. Because of this, Gyllou also concerns Herself with transformative rites and introspection. She is very much a goddess inclined to deliver to us the hard lessons and to burn away our self-delusions, but who stands beside us through the process—remaining to soothe our wounds after the battle.

Primary Name: Gyllou

Other Names: Gylou, Amorphous, Abyzou, Karkhous, Brianê, Bardellous, Aigyptianê, Barna, Kharkhanistrea, Adikia, Myia, Petomene, Anabardalea, Gello, Antaura, Alabasandria, Obizuth

Mythological Source(s): Europe, Babylon, Egypt, Greece

Title: None

Role: Matron Demoness of Women and Children

Sacred Animals: Serpent, crab, turtle, sphinx, ibis, heron, eagle, scorpion, dove, penguin

Mythical Beings: Vampires, undines, mermaids, naiads, water sprites

Zodiacal Sign(s): Cancer

Planet(s): The Moon

Element(s): Water (Primary), Fire (Secondary)

Direction: South (Biblical), West (Agrippa), West (Traditional)

Colours: Maroon

Soul Part: None

Sense: Taste

Musical Key: None

Kabbalistic World: Briah

Kabbalistic Hell: None

Kabbalistic Palace of Hell: None

Tree of Life Attributions: Path 18 (Intelligence of the House of Influence)

Qliphothic Habitation: Schichiriron (Black Ones)

Associated Demons: Characith, Schichiriron

Vowel: O

Sounds: s, sh, z, zh

Environment: Hydrosphere

Season: Fall

Magickal Words: Thothoutthoth, Nerxiarxin, Phimemameph, Geniomouthig

Consort: Varies

Children: Unknown

Parentage: Eisheth Zenunim, Rahab (or Leviathan)

Trees: Yew, lime tree, hazel, mangrove

Herbs: Lotus, Angelica, Watercress, crab-apple, hay, camphor, cucumber, poppy, pumpkin, gourd, lettuce, melon, purslane, beetroot, reed, white sandalwood, lime, hazel, yew, mangrove, comfrey, almond, mugwort, moonwort, alder, pomegranate, mistletoe, peony

Stones: Amber, emerald, sapphire, chalcedony, beryl, aquamarine, onyx

Incense: Onycha, camphor, orris, lotus, myrrh, storax, benzoin, opoponax

Metals and Minerals: Silver, Sulphates

Tarot Cards: The Chariot (Cancer), The Hanged Man (Water), The High Priestess (The Moon), the four Queens, Cups, King of Cups

Ailments: Migraine headaches, labour pains, preeclampsia, infant illnesses, hearing loss, eye afflictions, obstructions and inflammation of the throat, mental illness, arthritis, muscle pain, fibromyalgia, chills, malnutrition, lymphatic ailments, female complaints and disorders, vitamin deficiencies and imbalances

Bodily Government: Female reproductive organs, the stomach, breasts, lymphatic system

Sin: None

Vices: Envy

Virtues: Trueness to Self, Independence

Holy Days: June 21 (Solstice), July 21 (Zodiacal)

Time of Day: Sunset

Chemical Element: None

Alchemical Process: Dissolution

Symbolism: Alchemical furnace, serpents, Medusa, ouroboros, rain

Chakra: Third Eye, Heart, Belly

Ritual Tools: Burning bowl, aspergillum, chalice, censer

Drugs: Emmenagogues, ecbolics

Powers and rulership: Healing, transformation, introspection, protection of women, protection of children, childbirth, defiance, medical emergencies, enchantments, divination, hydromancy, sea-storms and tempests, all things pertaining to the water and oceans

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The Satanic Feminine Divine: Part I – Lilith

Originally published 7 March 2011.  © Torey B. Scott

Perhaps the best-known Demoness of all time is Lilith. Although a vast number of variations and interpretations pertaining to Her origins and nature may be found scattered throughout the annals of religious traditions, Lilith is most often accepted to be the first wife of the Biblical Adam and, contrary to belief, the first woman. In the Talmudic version of Her myth, Lilith was created, like Adam, from dust. Unlike Lilith’s successor, Eve, who was created from Adam’s rib, Lilith was created as an equal to Her husband. During their lovemaking, Lilith desired to mount Adam and to move astride him. Adam, however, insisted that She lay beneath him. Because Lilith considered Herself to be Adam’s equal, She did not feel that it was fair for Her to assume the subservient role and to allow Her male partner to dominate Her. Because of Her refusal to obey the commands of Her husband, Lilith finally abandoned him (although another version of the story insists that God cast Lilith out of the Garden and cursed Her).

Lilith evolved over time into a Demoness, finding Herself feared and loathed by those who considered Her to be an evil spirit concerned with murdering newborn babies and mothers during childbirth. The association of Lilith with a child-murdering Demoness most visibly originates with the Jewish interpretation of the myth of Abyzou, a female Demon of European tradition who was allegedly responsible for miscarriages and infant mortality. She is also depicted, in contrast with the traditional image of Satan, as being the Serpent responsible for the temptation of Eve. Amongst Zoharistic traditions, Lilith was one of two Demonesses who mated with Adam and bore innumerable Demons from this union. Another legend details that, after Her abandonment of Adam, Lilith resigned Herself to abide within the desert where She allegedly found refuge and companionship with sympathetic Demons. God sent three of his angels to retrieve Her, but Lilith denounced him. According to other sources, Lilith vowed to murder the children of men for the sins of their fathers—smiling at them and destroying them as they lay vulnerable within their beds. Although most Satanists and Demonolators do not accept this sensationalised depiction of Lilith as the destroyer of innocent lives, many honour Her as a protector of children and pregnant women as well as an advocate for women’s rights.

It is suggested that Lilith originated as a Sumerian goddess of desolation and may be associated with the Babylonian demon known as lilitu, a succubus-like entity which preyed upon men. Her name translates to “Storm Goddess” or “She of the Night” and Her sacred animal is the owl, believed to symbolise Her affiliation with nightime and Her alleged role as a silent predator. Amongst modern Demonolators and Theistic Satanists, Lilith is honoured as a protective goddess and one of the four Demonesses of sacred prostitution. She is sometimes identified with the star known as Algol or “The Demon’s Head”. Lilith is often embraced as the Matron deity of many female Demonolators due to Her obvious role as a champion of gender equality, female empowerment and feminine sexual liberation.

Lilith is often considered to be a dual-aspected goddess—She is honoured amongst many Demonolators in both Maiden and Mother facets which are Lilith the Younger (Lilith Ulemta) and Lilith the Elder (Lilith Savta). In Her aspect as Lilith the Younger, She is considered to be the wife of the Demon, Asmodeus. She possesses the ability to transform dark energy into usable energy and may be approached in matters in which one has found themselves cursed or plagued by Auric attachments. In Her aspect as Lilith the Younger, Her image is that of a hermaphrodite—female from Her head to Her waist and male below. She is depicted as riding within a chariot drawn by a winged horse and a winged lion and is aligned with the direction of Southwest. This image was inspired by the Kabbalistic tradition in which Lilith plays a substantial role as a Qliphothic Demoness, ruling the anti-Sephirah of Yesod which is known as Gamaliel.

An interesting correlation between Lilith’s association with the ninth Qliphothic emanation is that, like Yesod, Gamaliel is associated with the Moon, independence and illusions. As the Mistress of Illusions, Lilith’s lessons often present as life situations which are seemingly “too good to be true”—She encourages us to look beyond the illusion and, through the inner vision of our intuition, discern the truth. Her connection with discerning illusion from truth is also represented by Her sacred creature, the owl, whose acute vision and ability to find its way through the darkness enable it to thrive. Lilith, as depicted in ancient reliefs, traditionally wears a headdress adorned with lunar horns and is sometimes envisioned as a winged woman with the legs and feet of a bird of prey. Lilith the Younger is specifically attributed to the 30th Path known as Sekhel Kelali (The Path of Collecting Intelligence) upon the Tree of Life and Thagiriron (Disputers) upon the Tree of Death. Because of this association, Lilith the Younger may be seen as possessing a similar nature to that of Eisheth Zenunim, the eldest of the Four Queens—Her nature as a passer of judgment and goddess of retribution denotes Her as a beneficial ally when one is in need of justice, especially those events in which one has falsely accused an innocent.

Lilith the Elder is sometimes considered to be the chief manifestation of the goddess, most closely associated with Her role as the bride of Satan or Samael. Within Thelemic mythology, the feminine representation of Babalon is comparable with Lilith by many Demonolators although this line of thought is much more common within Luciferian circles. Kabbalistically, Lilith is also regarded as one of the four averse powers at the feet of the Kerubs. In this, She may be seen as an anti-Kerub, described as being outwardly beautiful yet inwardly corrupt and putrefying, riding upon a strange beast. As one of the averse powers, Lilith is said to rule the Kingdom of Babel. Her division amongst the four elemental anti-Kerubs is classified as belonging to the Kabbalistic world of Atziluth and encompassing the Sephiroth of Kether, Chokmah and Binah. In this, Lilith may be considered the emanation of the primary Divine Feminine—amongst some She is thus aligned with the great creative Mother emanation of Binah, the Aima Elohim. Elementally, the world of Atziluth is assigned to Fire—however Lilith’s true Elemental nature is dependent upon the perceptions and interpretations of the individual. Lilith the Elder is given rulership of the direction of Southeast within Qliphothic traditions and is associated with the 28th Path upon the Tree of Life known as Sekhel Motba (The Path of Active Intelligence) and Bahimiron (Bestial Ones) upon the Tree of Death. Lilith the Elder is the Demoness of the Dark Arts and malediction. She is a great ally and mentor to the magician when attempting to learn the subtleties of black magick.

Much confusion arises amongst Demonolators when attempting to discern the truth in the conflicting mythological accounts of Her marriage to both Asmodeus and Samael. One of the most common assumptions is that Her maiden aspect, Lilith the Younger, is paired with Asmodeus as an aspect of Samael. This is, however, a soft polytheistic interpretation as many Demonolators do not equate Samael and Asmodeus as being the same entity. Nonetheless, many Kabbalistic traditions indicate that the character known as “Samael the Black” is identical to Asmodeus. Regardless, the most common belief amongst Satanic Demonolators in regards to Lilith’s relationship with a male counterpart is that She is the bride of Satan.

Many Neo-Pagans have begun to recognise the value in Lilith’s story as it relates directly to the struggle against the oppression by male-dominated religious traditions. In addition, Lilith is often interpreted as a manifestation of the Great Goddess, especially amongst soft polytheists. In addition to Lilith, most Demonolators also embrace a belief in Her three companion goddesses—Naamah, Eisheth Zenunim and Agerath bat Machaloth. Some paths insist that these sister Demons are in fact mere aspects of Lilith, but the inclination for Satanic practitioners to accept all four Demonesses as independent sentient beings remains prevalent.

Primary Name: Lilith

Other Names: Lilitu (Speculative), Lilith the Elder (Lilith Savta), Lilith the Younger (Lilith Ulemta)

Mythological Source(s): Babylonian, Christian, Judaic, Occult and Kabbalistic Traditions

Title: Queen of the Night, Demon Queen, Bride of Samael, Mistress of Illusions

Role: Succubus, Demoness of Sacred Sexuality, One of the Four Demon Queens, Protector of Women and Children, Goddess of Childbirth

Sacred Animals: Owl, toad, dog, elephant, serpent, cow, catfish, camel, baboon, crab, bat, rabbit, otter, sow, goose; peacock, eagle, raven, mole, cuttlefish, mouse, crocodile, goat, wolf, oyster, tortoise, crow (Lilith the Elder); Lion, birds of prey, stork, cats, vultures (Lilith the Younger)

Mythical Beings: Strange beasts, monsters, Pegasus, winged lions, salamanders, phoenix, lares, ghosts, succubi and incubi; Will-o’-the-Wisp, dragon, manticore (Lilith the Younger); water beings, sylphs (Lilith the Elder)

Zodiacal Sign(s): All Fire and Water Signs (General); Aquarius (as Lilith the Elder); Leo (as Lilith the Younger)

Planet(s): The Moon (General); The Sun (as Lilith the Younger); Saturn (as Lilith the Elder); Algol (Star)

Element(s): Earth (Innate), Fire (Primary), Water (Secondary); Fire/Air (as Lilith the Elder), Fire/Water (as Lilith the Younger)

Direction: South (Elemental), Southeast (as Lilith the Elder), Southwest (as Lilith the Younger)

Colours: Indigo (Kabbalistic); amber (Lilith the Younger); bluish mauve (Lilith the Elder)

Soul Part: Nephesh (The Animal Soul)

Sense: Sight

Musical Key: C

Kabbalistic World: Atziluth (Kabbalistic); Yetzirah (as Lilith the Elder and Lilith the Younger)

Kabbalistic Hell: Gehenna

Kabbalistic Palace of Hell: The Seventh Palace

Tree of Life Attributions: Yesod (General), Path 28 (Active Intelligence) as Lilith the Elder; Path 30 (Collecting Intelligence) as Lilith the Younger

Qliphothic Habitation: Gamaliel (Obscene Ones); Bahimiron (Bestial Ones) as Lilith the Elder, Thagiriron (Disputers) as Lilith the Younger

Associated Demons: Gamaliel, lilitu, Tentatores/Maligenii; Bahimiron and Hemethterith as Lilith the Elder; Thagiriron and Raflifu as Lilith the Younger

Vowel: I; E (Lilith the Elder); O (Lilith the Younger)

Sounds: b, v, p, f; d, dh, t, th (Lilith the Elder); s, sh, z, zh (Lilith the Younger)

Environment: Mangasphere; Atmosphere (Lilith the Elder); Hydrosphere (Lilith the Younger)

Season: Summer; Spring (Lilith the Elder); Fall (Lilith the Younger)

Magickal Words: Geniomouthig, Phimemameph, Nerxiarxin; Ypephenoury, Iaeouoi, Phimemameph, Nerxiarxin (Lilith the Younger); Sesenmenoures, Chenneopheoch, Phimemameph, Akrammachamari (Lilith the Elder)

Consort: Samael; Asmodeus (as Lilith the Younger)

Children: Numerous Demons

Parentage: Rahab (Speculative Father); Yahweh (Biblical)

Trees: Willow, hazel, alder, cypress, aspen, elm, ash, linden, laurel, palm, chestnut

Herbs: Crab-apple, hay, camphor, red poppy, hibiscus, nettle, almond, mugwort, hazel, moonwort, alder, pomegranate, mistletoe, peony, juniper, pumpkin, gourd, lettuce, melon, purslane, beetroot, reed, white sandalwood, lime; asphodel, cactus, hemlock, cocoa, cypress, datura, hellebore, spurge, fennel, male fern, lichen, moss, lungwort, rue, weeping willow, tobacco, dragonwort, coconut, aspen, peppermint, linden, pennyroyal, ash, nightshade, elm, amaranth (Lilith the Elder); angelica, balsam, corn, cinnamon, cardamom, cabbage, chrysanthemum, cyclamen, cloves, heliotrope, laurel, lavender, lotus, marjoram, orange, palm, barley, primula, rosemary, saffron, red sandalwood, sage, tansy, thyme, sunflower, knotgrass, marigold, chestnut, watercress, blue lotus (Lilith the Younger)

Stones: Quartz crystal, pearl, moonstone, chalcedony, marble, green lapis, fire opal; carbuncle, chrysolite, pyrite, aventurine, sunstone, beryl, aquamarine, diamond, ruby (Lilith the Younger); onyx, jet, topaz, garnet, jasper, turquoise (Lilith the Elder)

Incense: Jasmine, ginseng, lotus, red sandalwood, dragon’s blood, cinnamon, olibanum, camphor, myrrh, jasmine, willow, black copal, white sandalwood; frankincense, golden copal, amber, saffron, myrrh, cloves (Lilith the Younger); asafoetida, indigo, sulphur, civet, musk (Lilith the Elder)

Metals and Minerals: Silver, lead, nitrates; gold, arsenic, sulphates (Lilith the Younger); iron, antimony, lodestone, magnesium, oxides (Lilith the Elder)

Tarot Cards: The High Priestess (Planetary), the four nines (Kabbalistic), Judgment (Elemental), the four Kings, Queen of Wands; Prince of Wands, The Universe (as Lilith the Elder), Queen of Wands, The Sun (as Lilith the Younger)

Ailments: Labour pains, female conditions, sexual dysfunction (especially female sexual dysfunctions), circulation disorders, lymphatic disorders, bowel complaints, leg injuries and complaints, cardiac conditions, spinal injuries and conditions, pneumonia, oedema, cystitis, blood pressure, chills, vision problems, blood disorders, paralysis

Bodily Government: Circulatory system, lymphatic system, excretory system, legs, heart, spine, respiratory system, blood

Sins: Idleness; Pride (Lilith the Younger); Greed (Lilith the Elder)

Vices: Co-dependency, weakness, submissiveness, deference, negative self-perception, idleness

Virtues: Independence, boldness, confidence, self-esteem, enthusiasm/zeal, humility, generosity

Holy Days: February 1 (Imbolc – Northern Hemisphere) February 16 (Lilith the Elder); July 21 and August 1 (Lughnasadh – Northern Hemisphere) (Lilith the Younger)

Time of Day: Noon; Dawn (Lilith the Elder); Sunset (Lilith the Younger)

Chemical Element: Fluorine (Planetary), Phosphorous (Kabbalistic)

Alchemical Process: Multiplication (Lilith the Elder); Digestion (Lilith the Younger)

Symbolism: Nine-pointed star, owl, crescent moon, crystal ball

Chakra: Crown, Solar Plexus; Throat, Heart (Lilith the Elder); Third Eye, Heart, Belly (Lilith the Younger)

Ritual Tools: Mirror, incense, stones, burning bowl, charcoal, seals/sigils, aspergillum, chalice; bell (Lilith the Elder)

Drugs: Ecstasy, Emmenagogues, ecbolics, alcohol, tonics, diuretics, pennyroyal, hashish, soporifics

Powers and rulership: Seeing through illusions, women’s mysteries, protection of women and children (especially infants), sexuality, sex magick, boldness, independence, discernment, self-esteem, justice, false accusations, ending gossip, reconciliation, slander, inspiration, divination, attaining familiars, acquisition of wealth, attaining fame, black magick, astrology, necromancy, pyromancy, transforming dark energy into usable energy, removing curses and Auric attachments, defensive magick, spiritual healing