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The Dictionary of Demons: Names of the Damned Paperback – October 8, 2010

by Michelle Belanger (Author)
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The Dictionary of Demons starts with a simple premise: names have power. In medieval and Renaissance Europe, it was believed that speaking a demon's true name could summon it, compel it, and bind it.

Occult scholar Michelle Belanger has compiled the most complete compendium of demonic names available anywhere, using both notorious and obscure sources from the Western grimoiric tradition. Presented alphabetically from Aariel to Zynextyur, more than 1,500 demons are introduced, explored, and cross-referenced by theme and elemental or planetary correspondence. This meticulously researched reference work features fascinating short articles on demonology and a wealth of woodcuts, etchings, and paintings depicting demons through the ages.

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Names of the Damned

Occult scholar Michelle Belanger has compiled the most complete compendium of demonic names available anywhere, using both notorious and obscure sources from the Western grimoiric tradition. Presented alphabetically from Aariel to Zynextyur, more than 1,500 demons are introduced, explored, and cross-referenced by theme and elemental or planetary correspondence. This meticulously researched reference work features fascinating short articles on demonology and a wealth of woodcuts, etchings, and paintings depicting demons through the ages.

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Michelle Belanger is an occult expert, educator, media personality, and author of over thirty books on paranormal and occult topics. Founder and lead clergy of the magickal group House Kheperu, Belanger is most widely recognized for work as a psychic on A&E's Paranormal State and Osbourne Media's Portals to Hell. Consulted for numerous documentaries, books, and courses, Belanger has lectured on paranormal and occult topics at colleges and universities across North America and was a National Merit Scholar. A prolific and versatile creator, Belanger has also contributed work to projects as wide-ranging as Marvel AR, HBO's True Blood, CNN Headline News, CSI, Nox Arcana, and multiple RPGs.

To learn more about Belanger's work, start by exploring www.MichelleBelanger.com, where you'll find classes, books, music, and events at the retreat center, Inspiration House. Follow Belanger on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram under the handle sethanikeem.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Llewellyn Publications; First Edition (October 8, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0738723061
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0738723068
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.7 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.89 x 10 inches
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Michelle Belanger is an author and occult expert most widely recognized for appearances on television's Paranormal State, exploring abandoned prisons and haunted houses while blindfolded and in high heels. A leading authority on psychic and supernatural topics, Michelle's non-fiction research in books like The Dictionary of Demons and The Psychic Vampire Codex has been sourced in television shows, university courses, and numerous publications around the world. In addition to acting as media liaison for fringe communities in the occult and paranormal world, Michelle's public work has spanned performing with gothic and metal bands, and designing immersive live action gaming events for companies such as Wizards of the Coast. Michelle's new paranormal dark fiction series (the Shadowside Series) is published through Titan Books and begins with Conspiracy of Angels. Michelle resides near Cleveland, Ohio with three cats and a library of more than five thousand books. More information on Michelle's work can be found at www.michellebelanger.com, on Twitter @sethanikeem, or on patreon.com/haunted.

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Chris Buse
5.0 out of 5 stars This book earns instant status as canon in the study of Demonology and the Occult and I highly highly recommend you buy it now
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2015
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this book is kick ass. it should become the next Necromincom or whatever that one that didn't exist but after over a century of existance it still does and man can it be pricey. Regardless, this book is an impressive piece of work and my compliments to the author, editors and publishers. I was a history major and I love to write on top of that. These days you rarely see the melding of english being used correctly throughout, proper grammar and proper use of our language to discuss just about evrey demon and related tradesperonnel that you can imagine. Very well researched, also put together and some one else finishes it off. Get it, I can guarantee you'll be using it sooner than you think. Thanks so much, glad to see you home safely. I'm headed back home now. thanks
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Savage Lucy
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2011
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There is not a lot to say about this fantastic book that has not already been said. I have been collecting books lately about demons to help me in my writing, and this is a great resource. I haven't read it front to back, but I'm sure that was not what the writer intended for you to do.

I have flipped through it quite a lot, and when I catch a name that sounds interesting I read that article. Most entries do recommend others to read to further round out your knowledge of that particular demon. So before you know it you've been browsing this for an hour.

My only problem is, as mentioned in some other reviews, this book pretty much sticks only to demons with proper names. There are a few entries in regards to authors of demonic lore as well as important books in demonic history (The author mentions this in the introduction.)

I'll keep this short and sweet and say I highly recommend this. Whether you believe in this sort of thing or not, it is incredibly interesting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kulenbuchen!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2016
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Whoa!! Bought it for no reason cause it was listed as an item often bought with the Grimorium Verum- itself something I purchased as not knowing what it was. Purposely read nothing about either one before I ordered it. Totally. Impressed. Ms. Belanger looks a little, um, odd (read:hilarious) and some people (at least me) might find it off-putting that she's a "vampire", but she did a Godsdamned excellent job on this joker right here. Serious must buy for anybody with an interest in the subject. The entries provide a nice amount of info, and it's not written by someone with obvious stikindabut syndrome- meaning that it's pretty readable for being an encyclopedia. If nothing else you'll probably find some interesting stuff to follow up on, at least as a beginner. Mega impressed, and I'm super cereal about that.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing work!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2011
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The Dictionary of Demons: Names of the Damned by Michelle Belanger is one of the best detailed works of its kind. It lays out in an easy to follow guide on the infernal names of demons and the art and images are amazing. The side articles are both informative and precisely placed, offering additional facts on demonology from medieval and Renaissance Europe, without breaking up the flow of the primary content of the tome. A very hefty 384 page volume, it is a must have on the subject for anyone's library on religion, the paranormal and the macabre. I highly recommend this book as one of the best to be written on the subject!

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jacinda
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Intriguing
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2019
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This book has alot of information and the author does very well with sourcing her information. It really makes you realize that things aren't as black and white as they seem. I definitely learned some interesting things about these entities as far as some of their history. This book is not fear based which is awesome and its a go to book for information on demons along with sone interesting facts on the origins of modern ideas. This book doesn't have anything on calling, binding or excorsising spirits so you will have to get something separate from this.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Underwhelmed
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2018
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Underwhelmed, I got this book on out of pure curiosity, expecting it to enlighten me with its provided understanding of demons’ origins and agendas if you will. And maybe debunk some hubbub and stigma around demons. I have a general interest in occult subject matter and neutral feelings about demons. After the introduction which to me was the most interesting and through part of the book, with intervals of depth. The format in the end hurt it more than it helped it in terms of disgest-ability. It does reference other occult theologies. I couldn’t help but feel it was lacking on the demons descriptions they were very brief, although I did enjoy the sparse but detailed illustrations and historical documents. As well as the the infernal correspondence at the end, which I much preferred to the rest of the books formatting, short and sweet. It is what it is, a alphabetical list of the author’s chosen demons that do form somewhat of a clearer picture of the ancient taboo and havoc reeking demons.
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Matthew
5.0 out of 5 stars I like this! And now when I watch horror movies ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2018
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I was afraid, given the author's TV appearances etc., that this would be too foofy a treatment of this topic. But it is seemingly well-researched and is well-written. The call-out boxes are particularly well-done, giving context to what might otherwise be a laundry-list of demons. She also connects them to one another, not just by their connections in the same pantheon but showing how a demon/angel/god in one period became another demon/angel/god in another period. I like this! And now when I watch horror movies or listen to black metal, I can look up whatever demon they're referencing!
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Johnnie N. Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars Quite Comprehensive!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2020
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Very comprehensive overview of lots of demons. Entertaining with call out boxes that provide intriguing information. Some black and white illustrations and a very well composed index. Michelle has done a great job collecting the names and history of demons.
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Héctor
5.0 out of 5 stars Sorprendente diccionario
Reviewed in Mexico on June 4, 2019
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Este es un diccionario magnífico para consultar distintas rteferencias de los grimorios antiguos y otros folclores sobre demonios.
Michelle Belanger realizó una muy buena síntesis bibliográfica de diferentes fuentes y Alfonso trae tablas de correspondencias muy interesantes.
Muy entretenido y útil referencia.
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Héctor
5.0 out of 5 stars Sorprendente diccionario
Reviewed in Mexico on June 4, 2019
Este es un diccionario magnífico para consultar distintas rteferencias de los grimorios antiguos y otros folclores sobre demonios.
Michelle Belanger realizó una muy buena síntesis bibliográfica de diferentes fuentes y Alfonso trae tablas de correspondencias muy interesantes.
Muy entretenido y útil referencia.
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Roger
5.0 out of 5 stars Completo e Insubstituível
Reviewed in Brazil on April 18, 2019
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Edição com vasto e amplo repertório, contendo praticamente todos os nomes de demônios conhecidos através dos grimórios de magia. É o complemento perfeito para o livro Enciclopedia dos Anjos, de Gustav Davidson, e não pode faltar na biblioteca do estudioso sério do Ocultismo
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2018
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Before purchasing this book I did a lot of research on Michelle Belanger and one of the things I admire the most is the hard work she puts into her own research and for that reason alone I knew it would be worth the purchase. I wasn’t disappointed it’s a great book for my collection.
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eddie pajak
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2020
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Full of information, very well presented.
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Tania00
5.0 out of 5 stars Libro adecuado si te gusta este tema
Reviewed in Spain on November 8, 2019
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Muy contenta con este libro. Está repleto de información, de nombres que desconocía e incluye símbolos de algunos demonios e ilustraciones. Es de tapa blanda, pero grande y pesado. Las definiciones son bastante extensas y detalladas. El envío fue estupendo. Tuvieron un problema, parece ser que no me llegó el primero, pero lo solucionaron enviandome otro ejemplar. Fantástico. Me lo compré porque soy aficionada a la simbología y de este tema me gusta conocer el profundidad el significado de muchos nombres.
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