Belphegor

Belphegor, the Arch-devil in Jewish demonology, is a demon who assists in discovery and seduction, suggesting ingenious inventions to make people rich. According to Peter Binsfeld, auxiliary Bishop and witch-hunter, Belphegor tempts through laziness and is the chief demon of the deadly sin known as Sloth in Christian tradition. He also suggests ingenious inventions that stagnate and stagnate.
The novella Belfagor arcidiavolo, written by Niccolò Machiavelli, describes the demon's journey to earth to find a mate. It is mentioned in various works, including Paradise Lost by John Milton, Collin de Plancy's Dictionnaire Infernal, Victor Hugo's Toilers of the Sea, and the grimoire Key of Solomon. The novella also served as the basis for Ottorino Respighi's opera Belfagor, which premiered in Milan in 1923.
Category:Demon
Category:Supernatural
Category:Antagonist
Category:Hell
Category:Religion