Banes of Humanity

The Three Primordial Beasts

## Profile

### Aliases

Beasts of Job, Guardians of Earth, Banes of Job, Three Beasts of Biblical Scripture, Beasts of Creation, Primal Beasts, Ruler of Beasts, Great Kings of the Three Realms, God's Weirdest Pets (by Gabriel)

### Purpose

Protecting and Guarding Earth and all of Nature

## Other

### Allies

God (Sometimes), Army of Atlantis, Beasts of the Land, Sea & Sky, Other Primordial Beasts, Leviathan

### Enemies

God (Sometimes), Legions of Hell (Sometimes), Heavenly Host (Sometimes), Old Ones, Yaldabaoth and his Archons

### Residence

The Entire Earth and realms associated with it

### Base

Duidain (Behemoth), Ruins of Titantic & Atlantis (Leviathan), the Outer Atmosphere (Ziz)

### Status

Active

The **Banes of Humanity**, more recently referred to as the **Guardians of Earth** or the **Three Primordial Beasts**, constitute a trio of immensely powerful primordial beasts, all created by Yesh, esteemed as among the most formidable creatures to have ever traversed the Earth, and their influence extends even to the vast expanse of the entire megaverse.

## Overview

The first is the Behemoth, the primordial beast of the Earth, the second is the Leviathan, the primordial beast of the sea, and lastly is the Ziz, the primordial beast of the air. They were once all collectively known as the Banes of Job (later as the Banes of Humanity) earned because of a historic event in which Job was assigned the impossible task of hunting down and capturing these monsters, a feat he ultimately failed to accomplish. In recent times, they are also known by the title of Guardians of Earth, holding distinct domains as the primordial beasts of the Earth, the sea, and the air, respectively.

Additionally, the name itself also alludes to an ancient tablet with immense significance. This tablet is said to function as a key to keeping the three beasts of creation securely confined within their respective domains, where they rule with unyielding authority. The tablet is divided into three pieces, each bearing the intricate carving of one of these awe-inspiring creatures. When these three pieces are brought together, they have the power to summon the three destructive beasts back to Earth, where they will unleash devastation upon all that surrounds them.

## Description

The Banes of Humanity hold a status of equality among other Primordial-Level Entities. They played a crucial role in aiding the Heavenly Host during a dire assault by the Old Ones. These beings possess the remarkable ability to command nature, manipulate their respective elements, and control the very fabric of weather itself, rendering them true embodiments of the forces of nature.

## History

### Origins

The Banes of Humanity are the original beasts that were created by God long before He created Man. The first is the Ziz, symbolizing the elemental force of the sky, the second is the Behemoth, representing the primordial essence of the Earth, and lastly is the Leviathan, embodying the ancient spirit of the sea. Each of these mighty beings corresponds to and personifies one of the three fundamental layers that constitute the planet Earth: the earth, the sea, and the sky.

These formidable beings were designed to be beyond the control of Adam and Eve, as their purpose was to serve as stewards and custodians of the untamed forces of nature. They were entrusted with the task of maintaining a delicate and harmonious balance in the natural world, overseeing the well-being of both creatures and ecosystems, ensuring the order and equilibrium of the world they inhabited.

### War in Heaven

However, it would be at result from the War in Heaven that the very foundations of creation itself would be brought about a profound and unsettling shift. Among the myriad disturbances unleashed by this conflict was a transformation within the animal kingdom, leading creatures to turn against each other in a relentless struggle for survival. They also began to oppose their former masters, Adam and Eve. This tumultuous upheaval extended to the three Primordial Beasts: the Behemoth, the Ziz, and the Leviathan. Under the influence of these cosmic shifts, these mighty beings found themselves locked in bitter conflict with one another.

This discord within the Primordial Beasts threatened to plunge the three layers of the Earth, as well as the inhabitants dwelling within them, into utter chaos. In response to this imminent threat, God intervened, compelled to separate these formidable creatures. This separation was necessary to prevent them from wreaking untold natural destruction upon the planet and its inhabitants, allowing them time to regain their composure and restore balance once more.

Even with their minds returning to peace, some remnants of that chaos affected subconsciously which made them be somewhat aggressive to each other and God himself which they required thousands of years to regain whom they once were.

### Book of Job

The appearance of the Great Beasts was a divine revelation and therefore would not been witnessed normally by mere man, only occurring when God unveiled the inner workings of the universe to a human, in this case being Job. Among these cosmic wonders were the Great Beasts, showcased as a testament to God's majestic power. To test Job's understanding and humility, God challenged him to capture these awe-inspiring creatures, a task deemed impossible, highlighting the stark contrast between God's perspective and Job's.

Though Job recognized and feared the immense influence the Great Beasts held over the forces of nature, God still chose to grant Job a tablet as a means of mutual reconciliation. The tablet itself serves to keep the Great Beasts dormant within their domains, and should one of the beasts become separated from the others, it would trigger the awakening of the Banes, which were inextricably tied to each corresponding piece. These three pieces collectively contained a fragment of the Banes of Humanity; a feather from Ziz, a splintered tusk from Behemoth, and a scale from the Leviathan.

## Myths and Legends

Three mythical creatures who appear in the Bible and are part of Judaic legends. At the end of times, God supposedly will kill these creatures and men will feast on their flesh.

Leviathan is foretold to contaminate the seas, while Behemoth will carve the land with deep chasms and fissures. Ziz, in turn, will shroud the sky, casting an eternal shadow over the earth below. These three monstrous entities are believed to embody the very essence of chaos and destruction, and there are legends that trace their origins back to the ancient times when they once ruled over a nascent Earth, only to be vanquished by the hand of God.

Other cultures and religions have similar allegorical creatures. Leviathan has a close resemblance with the Midgard serpent for instance while Ziz can be compared to the Roc or the Thunderbird and the Behemoth can be compared to the Tarasque. The Behemoth supposedly looks like an elephant, an ox or a hippo.

### Origins

The first mention of the Leviathan and the Behemoth is in Genesis during creation. The Rabbinic tradition is that the Leviathan is a giant sea monster of sorts, and there's exegetical tradition that links it in ways to the Messianic period. The Behemoth is similarly linked with messianic prophecies and the like, though, again, it's not clear what exactly is meant by any of it. How much the Rabbis were being literal, how much they were employing parables and metaphors, and what those parables and metaphors mean are all very unclear.

The Leviathan, or at least a word that is similar enough to provoke association, is also found in later parts of the Bible. There, its meaning is much more cryptic. Again, some want to say it has some form of end-of-days messianic association. Dr. Moshe Bernstein as well as other scholars take the approach that it is related to pagan Ugaritic God/Monster.

In a similar vein, Casuto, a modern era biblical commentator, explains the mention of the leviathan in the creation story in genesis as being a parody of paganism. While other religions worship the Leviathan, our god "made" him. Moreover, the Talmud says that God "plays" with the Leviathan, sort of like a pet. Cassuto said the point the rabbis were getting at is that God is making a joke out of other God's and pagan beliefs, showing that what they consider an all powerful god is a toy for the one true God.

## Members

* The Behemoth
* The Leviathan
* The Ziz

## Quotes

* *"They've slept for a thousands years and whenever they awaken, they travel across the globe and bring order to all of nature on the planet."* - Life.

* *"Long before God created man He made the first beasts. The "Banes of Humanity" as they were coined. They ruled over the three layers of the planet like the sky, the earth, and the seas, includin' all the inhabitant creatures. After the Flood they up an' vanished, most likely hibernatin' until the End Days and are kept that way under the power of the tablet that God gave Job after He showed 'em a virtual tour of the universe. If the pieces of that tablet are reunited then we'll be set all the way back to the bloody prehistoric age."* - John Constantine.

## Gallery

*The Banes of Humanity in biblical scripture**The Leviathan battling against the Behemoth*
## Trivia

* No one truly knows of their origins, though they claim to have come from "a time before there was the word that is God".
* Despite both being servants of God, there exist a mutual disdain toward one another between the Banes of Humanity and the angels of Heaven, only standing side by side in events of great need such as the battle against the Old Ones long ago.
* It's rumored that the angels and the demons each keep their own piece of the Banes of Humanity Tablet.
	+ The angels are said to keep the Ziz's tablet piece while the demons, specifically the demon lord Leviathan, keep the Leviathan's tablet piece, and the third one, the Behemoth's tablet piece is kept by the Hunter Organization.

## Image Sources

* (Behemoth,+Leviathan+and+Ziz.jpg) Ziz, Behemoth, Leviathan by Fraser
* (Banes of Humanity.jpg) Banes of Humanity by ???
* (Lev-Beh-Ziz.jpg) Lev-Beh-Ziz from the Biblioteca Ambrosian
* (Leviathan ziz and behemoth by happychupacabra d4w1jzw-fullview.jpg) Leviathan, Ziz, and Behemoth by HappyChupacabra
* (Leviathan vs. Behemoth.jpg) Leviathan vs. Behemoth by Kitsune-aka-Cettie