God created the earth, oceans, nature, animals, people. A big kingdom to keep an eye on. Despite the fact that the Almighty was great and powerful, it was difficult for Him to keep up with everything: the harmony in nature, the balance among the elements, people’s prayers and a share of miracles. God decided to create assistants for himself: angels and archangels. Angels with white wings will watch over the immortal souls of people in Heaven, and archangels with black wings will be his warriors of justice who will protect Eden from evil spirits. The most valiant of them were Archangel Michael and Archangel Lucifer. But the latter developed feelings that he could not fight - envy and pride enslaved his mind. He envied mortals because God forgave them everything; mortals daily violated the commandments given from above, but the Father still loved people more than them - perfect creatures. Why should they, endowed with strength, power and authority, protect the useless souls of the Lord's mistakes? Lucifer's thoughts became darker every day.
The former zeal for the defense of Eden was gone, disappeared, evaporated. “You have changed, Lucifer, don’t give in to Them,” Michael said quietly, turning to his brother. "To whom? " - Lucifer was surprised. “You should know better,” Lucifer could not hear Michael, since he was already possessed by most of the mortal sins: anger, envy, pride and laziness. Feeling impunity, the archangel decided that what mere mortals were allowed to do would be allowed to him too. He descended from Heaven to earth, surrendering to all seven sins: gluttony, anger, envy, lust, greed, pride and laziness. He killed for the sake of the beauty of earthly life, I justify myself by saying that people are small insects, not worthy of life. He took women, drank wine and reclined on soft pillows. Ten days later, Michael descended to earth: “Lucifer, the Father orders you to return to Heaven.” "Never!" - Lucifer shouted angrily. “Farewell, brother. You chose your fate,” Mikhail whispered sadly and, snatching Lucifer’s sword, broke it in no time. Lucifer began to change, his appearance began to acquire terrible features: horns appeared, his skin began to look like one continuous ulcer, his eyes turned red. “The Father gives you an appearance that reflects your inner essence. Why commit all seven sins to a man, an imperfect being?! We do not have the right to this, because we are His children. And you have disgraced yourself by stooping to the level of our younger brothers, deprived of the gifts of Eden "Indulging in baseness, you are expelled down to creatures worthy of you. From now on, fragments of the souls of scoundrels will be your allies. And now I will tell you why He forgives the sins of mortals: they know the feeling of repentance. You were given a chance, you did not use it," - Casting a contemptuous glance at the monster standing in front of him, Mikhail flapped his wings and soared upward, to the call of the song of the angels mourning the loss of his brother.
The name Lucifer has been familiar to every person since childhood. From time immemorial, there have been situations when ancestors frightened children with certain statements that for disobedience an evil uncle named Lucifer would take them to hell and torture them. More than one generation of children has grown up with such fears. As a result, many people, as adults, looked for various facts and opinions about who Lucifer was and why they were so afraid of him? Currently, there are a large number of different answers to this question, which have a unique historical basis, which is formed not only in biblical tales, but also in legends.
Nowadays, if you ask a similar question to your ancestors, that is, grandparents, they will definitely tell you a well-known ancient biblical legend. According to this legend, the Almighty, after creating the earth and everything that currently exists on it, decided to give himself a little rest. But I felt a little lonely and decided to create a company for myself, which consisted of only angels and for many centuries everyone was content and happy. The Lord felt peaceful and rested, and the angels, in turn, played wonderful melodies on their harps. However, at a certain point in time, the thought came to the angels that each of them could be in the place of the Almighty. The angel who came up with this idea was called the archangel Lucifer. Then a decision was made among the angels to seize world power, and those who did not obey remained in their former place near the Almighty. At this very time, a terrible war broke out on the heavenly slope, but after a certain period of time, the Almighty still won, and since he is famous for being merciful, due to this trait of God’s character, not one of the rebels, that is, the archangels, did not die . The Almighty granted them forgiveness, but for their deeds he expelled them from heaven, so they had to settle underground, where the leader Lucifer founded his own kingdom, which is known as hell. After some time, all earthly sinners began to be sent to hell, and the angels, who turned into devils, took out their own anger on the sinners who fell into their hands.
It is important to note that there are no historical accounts in the Bible that mention the archangel Lucifer. There is a legend in the Bible that says that Jesus Christ once met with a certain devil in the desert, but the name of the devil himself does not exist in any records. Instead of the name, the number 666 is indicated, which is devilish and at the same time represents the sign of the Archangel Lucifer. Of course, there is an explanation for this devilish number in the Bible, but it is very ambiguous and is not dedicated to any one person or saint.
A large number of different legends and life stories are associated with the devilish number 666, but the biblical legend itself says that this number is human.
That is why, over time, such a statement has become the obvious reason why these diabolical figures are applied to celebrities or certain political figures. At one time, some researchers and lovers of everything mysterious studied the Bible and used numerology and some principles of Kabbalah for these purposes. It was these scientists who established that each specific symbol can correspond to one or another number. The same studies were carried out approximately 50 or 60 years ago, and scientists found that the names of famous rulers such as Stalin and Hitler fell under these same numbers. However, their joy diminished a little when, during the course of the study, the most famous pop stars, modern politicians and presidents began to fall under these numbers. However, over the course of many years of research, scientists have not been able to give one single answer to the question: is this mystical number some kind of message to humanity that carries a certain meaning, or is it the result of some typo or error?
To many countries of the world famous name Lucifer and it is marked as a fallen angel, a certain son of God, who over time, after the war in the firmament, became the king of hell under the earth. However, this is only brief information, and no one wants to find out the exact reason for his historical life, fall and reign. Let's figure out who Lucifer really is, and what was his life like?
The story of the life and fall of Lucifer
Initially, it should be noted that Lucifer is the only being on the planet who at one time was able to visit not only heaven, but also hell. According to historical chronicles, Lucifer was born in heaven, since the Almighty created him, therefore, he grew up without maternal care. However, if you turn to other legends, you can find sources that mention that Lucida is the mother of all life on the planet. It is worth noting that she is not a living woman and basically in all sources is equated to the Universe, which creates everything that we have. Due to such information, it cannot be argued that Lucifer at one time had a real mother.
The Almighty, that is, the father, endowed Lucifer with enormous power, which is why, after the riot in heaven, the Almighty left him alive and only expelled him, recognizing Lucifer as a fallen angel. However, only when he was underground did Lucifer realize that his father could not kill him, since he was as strong as the Almighty himself. As a result of this, it was Lucifer who became the king of hell, that is, the underworld.
During his life in the heavenly kingdom, the fallen angel was the most flawless and perfect. During his life in heaven, Lucifer constantly tried to become equal to Jesus Christ, but all his efforts were in vain, since for the Most High and other holy angels, Jesus Christ was more important than Lucifer himself.
After the Angels and the Almighty did not recognize the power of Lucifer, he began to plot intrigues in heaven.
Anger and pride were Lucifer's faithful companions in heaven and hell, since he considered himself no worse than the Almighty and Jesus Christ himself. Having made a large number of statements, the archangel managed to win over some accomplices to his side, but they turned out to be too few compared to other angels who were afraid of the changes. After a while, the Almighty banished all the archangels to hell, and some even suffered a mortal fate.
According to various chronicles and biblical tales, there are varying numbers of opinions that the Almighty himself daily allows Archangel Lucifer to tempt civilians. The Almighty commits such an act because he believes that every person on the planet should have some freedom of choice between good and evil, thus he allows one to choose one or another path in life.
Thanks to the fact that the Archangel had such qualities as ambition, pride and anger in hell, he became a ruler and his dreams were fulfilled, since it was there that he became a kind of king and king. From then on, he began to instill a certain selfishness and greed in civilians, thus, he wanted to spoil his father’s creations, which he was so proud of.
Image of Lucifer
It is worth noting that after Lucifer was expelled from heaven and his wings were cut off, he was practically no different from an ordinary inhabitant of the planet. He looked like a young man with dark hair and dark eyes. However, if we turn to art and painting, we can understand that those who could see him depicted him not in human form, but in the role of:
- feature with a pitchfork;
- sea devil;
- snakes;
- a man with clipped wings.
Such images are associated with the fact that every person on the planet, according to his own imagination, imagines the appearance of a fallen angel; to some he may seem like a simple person, and to others some kind of terrible monster, for whom nothing human exists.
Thanks to the new covenant, Lucifer can take on different likenesses and states.
Symbol of Lucifer
Lucifer is also called Satan, and he has his own symbol or sign, which is called a seal. The seal of Satan is a kind of pentagram in the middle, which is a goat's head. From each corner is written the word Leviathan, which is a modern interpretation of the name Lucifer.
Modern people take the seal of Satan very seriously, because they believe that if the ritual is performed correctly and the pentagram is drawn in the optimal way, then Lucifer himself can appear. Thanks to this superstition, there are a large number of programs, programs and other TV shows on television where this symbol is used as a call from the Archangel Lucifer himself.
Exists interesting fact that Lucifer himself was the serpent who tempted Eve in paradise, and it was he who invited her to try the forbidden fruit. He committed this act at the moment when he was the king of hell. Thus, he tried to push his own father's creation into sinful acts.
Thus, summing up all of the above, it can be noted that Lucifer has several names and is an integral part of historical information and legends, which to this day are known to almost every person on the planet.
Naturally, modern ancestors do not tell their children about it and do not frighten them, however, various legends are composed about its existence, interpreted in a modern way.
The first mention of Lucifer is found in the Book of Isaiah, written in Hebrew. Here the dynasty of Babylonian kings is compared to a fallen angel, thanks to which the reader learns the story of how one of the cherubim desired power equal to God, and was cast out of heaven for this. The original uses the Hebrew word “heilel” (“morning star”:
How you fell from the sky, Lucifer, son of the dawn! He crashed to the ground, trampling the nations. And he said in his heart: “I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God, and I will sit on the mountain in the assembly of gods, on the edge of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the Most High.” But you are cast into hell, into the depths of the underworld. Those who see you peer into you and think about you: “Is this the man who shook the earth, shook kingdoms, made the world a wilderness and destroyed its cities, and did not let his captives go home?”
Here “Dennitsa,” that is, the morning star, appears not as a name, but as an epithet of brightness and brilliance, as well as transience. There is a similar place in another Old Testament book, the prophet Ezekiel. It also compares the fall of the city of Tire to the fall of an angel, although he is not called the “morning star”:
Ezek. 28:12-19
You were an anointed cherub to overshadow, and I appointed you to do so; you were on the holy mountain of God, walking among the fiery stones. You were perfect in your ways from the day you were created, until iniquity was found in you. Your inner being was filled with unrighteousness, and you sinned; and I cast you down as unclean from the mountain of God, and drove you, the overshadowing cherub, out of the midst of the fiery stones. Because of your beauty your heart was lifted up, because of your vanity you destroyed your wisdom; Therefore I will throw you to the ground, I will hand you over to shame before kings. With the multitude of your iniquities you have defiled your sanctuaries; and I will bring fire from among you, which will consume you: and I will turn you into ashes on the earth in the sight of all who see you.
The Jews and early Christians did not use "heilel" as a name for Satan; for them the word did not have a negative connotation. It should be borne in mind that in the New Testament Jesus Christ was compared to the morning or dawn star (Numbers 24:17; Psalm 88:35-38, 2 Peter 1:19, Rev. 22:16 NM, 2 Peter 1:19 NM).
There is no end to the speculation about who Lucifer is, because his image is very ambiguous. At all times, he attracted not only theologians, but also representatives of art who tried to comprehend - so who is this fallen angel? Is it really God's creation or a self-existing infinite Evil? Let's try to understand this.
Who is Lucifer
In Christianity, there is a legend about Satan, Lucifer, as an angel created by the Lord in the rank of cherub. He, according to legend, was perfect in his beauty and wisdom, but while living in Eden, he became proud and decided to become equal to God (Ezek. 28:17; Is. 14:13-14). For this he was cast out of heaven and became the prince of darkness, as well as a murderer and the father of lies.
The angelic name of Satan is taken from the prophecy of Isaiah (see Isaiah 14:12), and it is translated as “light-bringer,” which in Latin sounds like Lucifer.
The duality of his essence is interesting: on the one hand, he is a persistent and inventive tempter on Earth who plunges people into sin, and on the other, he is the ruler of hell, punishing those who nevertheless succumbed to his temptation. What is this? Why is this happening in the world?
Why does Satan act on Earth?
Satan Lucifer, according to many beliefs, is the main antagonist of God, being the personification of all evil. By the way, there is an opinion that the name Satan originates from Hebrew word“satan”, which means contradiction, obstruction and instigation.
And according to many philosophical views, God allows Lucifer to act on Earth so that every person has a choice between good and evil, because this is what will give those who survive the opportunity to strengthen their faith and receive the immortality of the soul. If we think like this, then the appearance of Lucifer was inevitable and even purposeful.
How the name Lucifer became the name of Satan
The first mention of Lucifer appears in the Book of Isaiah (Is. 14: 12-17), which was written in ancient Aramaic. In it, the Babylonian kingdom is compared to a fallen angel, whose story is given there. In the original, the word “heilel” (“daystar” or “morning star”) was used. But note that here the morning star is a symbol of brightness and brilliance, which does not have a negative meaning.
Jews and Christians did not use the word "heilel" as a name for Satan. In the New Testament, Jesus himself was called the “morning star.”
And Jerome, when translating the indicated passage from the book of Isaiah, used the word Lucifer, meaning “bringer of light” and used to designate the morning star. Added to this was the general idea that Satan, like the king of Babylon, was cast down from the heights of glory, and over time the fallen angel was called Lucifer. In addition, this idea was reinforced by the statement of the Apostle Paul about the devil, who at times comes to us as a “ray of light” (2 Cor. 11:4).
So, the “luminosity” of Lucifer, which seems unthinkable for believers, has a basis - he can tempt us, coming with hope and joy, but they will be false, like everything he offers us.
Who is Lucifer in the Bible
By the way, at first the image of Satan did not have specific features and was rather an abstract embodiment of evil. In the Holy Scriptures, this was an opponent of God who could have both human and angelic traits. He tested the honesty of people, and only in the power of the Almighty was it not to allow him to do evil.
And in the New Testament he acquired his appearance. They began to depict him as a dragon or serpent. By the way, you can finally understand his image based on one nuance - in all Scriptures he is recognized as part of the whole. That is, the devil, being part of the general plan, does not have the opportunity to crush God and is forced to obey him.
So, for example, in the book of Job, Satan does not believe in the righteousness of this man and invites God to test him. Here it is very noticeable who Lucifer is according to the Bible - he is subordinate to God and is among his servants, which does not give him the opportunity to act independently. Yes, even if he can send troubles to the Earth, lead nations, but nevertheless he will never act as an equal rival to God!
Neither Judaism nor Christianity accepts an equal opposition of good and evil, since this would violate their basic principle of monotheism. Dualism, by the way, can be traced only in some religious teachings - in Persian Zoroastrianism, Gnosticism and Manichaeism.
The image of Satan in different religions
In ancient religions there was no single image of the devil. Among the Etruscans, for example, this is the demon of the other world, Tuhulk, who in essence was only a spirit of revenge, punishing for sins.
In Christianity, Satan Lucifer is the tempter who rules over the fallen angels and the executor of punishment over lost souls, but he will certainly be defeated as soon as the kingdom of God comes.
Islam also has similar concepts to Christianity regarding Satan. He can be found in the Qur'an as al-Shaitan or Iblis (the demon tempter). In this religion, as in Christianity, he is associated with everything base that can be in a person, and has the gift of leading people away from the true path, skillfully disguising himself and pushing them towards evil. He tries to corrupt a person by making him false offers or tempting him.
But even in Islam, Satan is not depicted as an equal opponent of God, since the Lord is the creator of everything on Earth, and Iblis is only one of God’s creatures.
Belief in the limited presence of Satan on Earth
Along with the reasoning that the presence of the devil is also a kind of providence of God, since it allows a person to learn, grow spiritually and improve. Constantly facing a choice between good and evil, people still do not give up hope that Satan’s presence in this world is limited.
And this is understandable - understanding who Lucifer is, mere mortals want to be sure that their decisions are dictated only by God. And this is possible only in a world devoid of the Tempter. So will this ever happen?
Lucifer and Michael
Christianity speaks of the last battle of the devil with the archangel Michael (in the Apocalypse, Rev. 12:7-9; 20:2,3, 7-9). His name, by the way, is literally translated from Hebrew as “who is like God,” which means that Michael is the highest angel who proclaims the undistorted will of the Lord.
The Apostle John speaks of the fall of Satan, defeated by the archangel Michael at the moment when the evil one tries to devour the baby sent to Earth, who should become the shepherd of all nations (Rev. 12: 4-9). The dark angels, called “unclean spirits” in the Bible, will also fall behind him. After the second battle, Lucifer will be cast into the “lake of fire” forever.
But besides Lucifer himself, his follower, the Antichrist, will also have his sights set on our world.
Who is Antichrist
Antichrist in religious teachings is the main opponent of Christ and the tempter of the human race. He is part of the so-called “devilish trinity” (Satan, Antichrist, False Prophet).
The Antichrist is not the devil, but a man who has received his power. And, according to some versions, the son of Lucifer. Legend says that he will be a Jew, born from an incestuous relationship in the tribe of Dan, or from the copulation of a harlot with the devil. He will first conquer the world with imaginary miracles and apparent virtues, and then, having seized world domination, he will turn himself into an object of worship.
His power will last 3.5 years, after which he will be killed, as predicted, “by the spirit of the mouth of Christ,” so no patronage of Satan will help him.
The image of Lucifer in literary works
The images of Satan in the Middle Ages in the works of artists and writers always took one form - half-man, half-beast, merciless and doing evil. But by the 18th century, and especially the 19th-20th centuries, it became complex and ambiguous. However, in religious culture, despite all the apparent simplicity of the perception of Satan as the bearer of evil, behind him there is always the image of God, who for some reason allowed him to come to Earth. So who is Lucifer?
In art, the devil most often embodies a rebellious spirit, which is based on rejection of existing life, on the denial of everything good and kind in it. He desires evil, but at the same time, pay attention, he contributes to the creation of good. This spirit of confrontation with the existing order is especially clearly represented in the image of a fallen angel from the poems by J. Milton “Paradise Lost” and M. Lermontov “The Demon”.
Devil Lucifer - this is Goethe’s Mephistopheles, and Bulgakov’s Woland, who, according to their creators, are in our world with one mission - to balance the confrontation between good and evil and ultimately reward everyone “according to his faith.” This is how they make everything secret and shameful in the human soul obvious. After all, without seeing the shadow, it is difficult to understand that light is light!
Component of human culture
Demon, Lucifer, Beelzebub, Mephistopheles - a person can give many names denoting an entity that has been personified evil since ancient times. This image became not only religious, but also secular. Moreover, he entered into popular culture so much that he knew human nature, without understanding the ideas about the embodiment of evil, it is hardly possible.
After all, the image of Satan as a beast has undergone such strong changes over the centuries that now the Devil is a wealthy bourgeois, for whom it is not at all difficult to get lost among people.
This identification of Satan and man says that, unfortunately, evil in our time has acquired the features of everyday life, and nothing prevents any of us from pushing humanity towards destruction.
How Christians Should Approach Satanic Teachings
Excessive fascination with the image has led to the emergence of satanic organizations that are trying to follow the teachings of Anton La Vey, who at one time tried to interpret the image of Satan as the engine of progress and the inspirer of all human achievements.
To strengthen his church, La Vey created colorful rituals and skillfully played on people's desire for mystery and grandeur. But, nevertheless, this cult is extremely poor and is not based on a clear concept and integrity of its teaching, but only on the brightness of rituals that imitate “black” rituals from the past.
It should be remembered that Satanists do not rely on the real image of Lucifer, but only count on shock from Christians, so the friendly attitude of the latter will certainly confuse adherents of the “dark forces”. In addition, people who have both psychological and mental problems most often become Satanists, and help in solving them, of course, will help lost souls change their view of the world.
We hope that readers will be able to draw a clearer conclusion as to who Lucifer is. Photos of this image are included in the article. In them, too, to a large extent, one can see the changing ideas about the devilish essence and the endless interest that it arouses both among believers and among those who proclaim themselves atheists.
The Creator created Lucifer beautiful and powerful, but the proud seraphim wanted to take the place of the Creator in the Universe, for which he was punished. According to mythology, having turned into the patron of the underworld, the former angel directed all his powers to tempt people and turn them into his allies.
Origin of the Angel
“Bearer of light” or “son of the morning” - this is how the name of Lucifer is translated from Latin. Residents Ancient Rome The word Lucifer was used to describe the planet Venus, which is visible only during the dawn. The Romans were sure that the morning and evening luminaries were two different celestial bodies, so the “evening” Venus was called “Hesperus”.
Lucifer was one of the seraphim - powerful six-winged beings. Mentions of it are found in the Bible, in Kabbalistic texts, theosophical works, as well as in ancient grimoires (books that describe magical rituals).
The luminous disembodied spirit was created by the Heavenly Lord before the Almighty created the material world and people. Being an angel, Lucifer was extraordinarily handsome: his eternally youthful face radiated light, his high forehead indicated a sharp mind, his majestic posture and perfect physique attracted the eye.
Some medieval theologians argued that angels were created from stellar energy, which was called Lucida. In many religious texts rejected by the church, Lucida appeared as the mother of the heavenly rebel. Over time, the image of the inanimate “star mother” has undergone changes. During the Renaissance, brave minds tried to animate the image of the Devil.
According to the interpretation of philosophers, Lucida is the heavenly mother, the embodiment of the Universe. From it the Father of all things created higher matters. Lucida can be neither evil nor good. Human qualities or ambitions are incomprehensible to her. The cosmic mother symbolizes creative energy, progress, vitality.
According to the Christian version, the rebel became the patron of evil, so all his positive qualities have long been lost.
The attitude of philosophers and sorcerers towards the fallen angel is ambiguous. It is believed that the first rebel in the Universe is not the embodiment of all vices. The most daring students of religion see in the proud rebel reverse side Deities. Philosophers often compare him to Prometheus.
Causes of the uprising
Benevolence, wisdom and humility, ingenuity and courage were the main qualities of the seraphim. The other angels treated him with respect and love. The Son of God Jesus Christ at that time was still one with his Heavenly Father and was the mentor of a talented angel.
The fact that Jesus Christ meant more to the Father than any of the angels did not initially upset Lucifer, but soon the seraphim began to resent the fact that Heavenly Father trusted Jesus Christ more than him. The fact that all angels were obliged to worship the Son of God as the Creator himself did not please the “son of the dawn” either. His discontent grew.
The proud seraphim considered himself very talented with good reason. Forgetting that all the virtues were granted to him by the Creator, Dennitsa began to think about overthrowing God's power.
He acted cunningly and carefully: hiding his ambitious plans, in conversations with the angels he hinted that, being servants of God, heavenly beings did not receive due attention from the Father. He then began to convince the angels that God's government had many flaws.
Lucifer said that he was worried and upset by the Father's lack of respect for the angels. He concluded each of his speeches approximately like this: “If I had become the Lord of Heaven, we would not have to recognize the supremacy of Jesus Christ. Our knowledge and capabilities would have no limits. We would control the Universe without asking anyone for permission.”
Rebellion and punishment
Not all angels liked the conversations of the cunning seraphim. His brothers, obedient to God's will, persuaded the rebel to come to his senses and abandon the idea of seizing power in Heaven, but the ambitious Lucifer also found like-minded people.
Opponents of God's rule rebelled. The Creator destroyed some of the rebels. The rest, including their leader Lucifer, were banished to hell, which was created specifically for guilty angels. Later, people who had sinned greatly during their lifetime began to end up there.
The Bible does not explain why the fallen angel Lucifer survived. One can only guess about them based on the texts of Holy Scripture.
The main opponent of the Lord's order sought power. Pride blinded his mind and alienated him from the laws of the Father. In the underworld, the former seraph gained unlimited power. He was worshiped by all demonic entities. When the Almighty created the first people, the Devil began to tempt them.
There are several versions explaining why the Heavenly Lord did not kill his rebellious creation:
- The Creator expected that the guilty person would repent of his sins;
- Lucifer's power was very great;
- after the Devil persuaded Eve to taste the forbidden fruit, the Almighty allowed him to lead people into temptation. True faith, when tested, grows stronger. Having a choice, a person will not be able to say that he was forced to serve Good.
To one degree or another, all prophets, many monks and hermits were subjected to demonic temptations. Based on the saint’s lifestyle, the ruler of hell selected a temptation for him: a person living in poverty was offered untold riches; a hermit who had taken a vow of celibacy was seduced by charming women. As we see in the New Testament, even Jesus Christ was tempted by the wicked.
The idea that the fall of the angel was planned by the Creator can be seen in the writings of many Theosophists. In Helena Blavatsky’s interpretation, the image of the “son of the dawn” banished to the underworld looks positive. According to the philosopher, the goal of the fallen angel was not to increase evil, but to spread knowledge among people.
Hellish metamorphoses
In the underworld, Lucifer's life changed dramatically. Demonic qualities - anger, vanity, envy - were useful to the Devil. His supporters, who had turned from angels into demons, unconditionally recognized the authority of the ruler.
The angelic appearance remained only a memory: the rebel lost his white wings. In some descriptions, the Devil is depicted with dark bat wings.
Options for the appearance of the Lord of the Underworld:
- Human. Sometimes the tempter looks like an ordinary young man with dark hair and piercing black eyes. Some writers portrayed the evil one as a tall, sullen man with eyes of different colors;
- monster from the depths of the sea;
- a red devil with a pitchfork, having pointed ears, horns, sharp claws on his fingers and a long tail;
- the Dragon;
- snake;
- goat.
The New Testament says that the ruler of hell can take on any form.
Devil Family
There is no mention in the Bible of the wife of the ruler of the underworld. But in the Old Testament Jewish legends, a lot is said about the woman Lilith, who turned into a demon and became the wife of the fallen seraphim.
Apocryphal sources, which appeared long before the rise of Christianity, tell: Lilith, not Eve, was the first woman in the Garden of Eden. The Heavenly Lord created Lilith and her husband Adam from clay, but her freedom-loving disposition did not allow the first lady to enjoy family happiness. Lilith longed to be equal to her husband in everything, including in bed.
According to legends, Lilith dared to argue with her Father. The main reason The quarrels arose when Adam did not agree to take the lower position during marital caresses. The Creator was upset by the behavior of the obstinate woman, and Lilith left Paradise. She became a demonic creature.
Lilith is portrayed as the embodiment of lust and chaos. It is not surprising that the former angel made this woman his wife. From Lucifer and Lilith, demons and demons were born - creatures who did not have an angelic past and were born in the underworld.
According to legends, Satan had three sons.
- Demon Moloch. In some Semitic tribes, human sacrifices were made to this formidable creature.
- Demon Asmodeus. It can push a person to commit adultery and participate in sexual orgies.
- Belphegor. A demonic creature that leads people into the temptation of wealth.
According to many theologians, the Devil also has earthly children. A child of the Tempter is every inveterate sinner who does not want to fight his vices.
The sons of Satan are popularly called bloody tyrants and oathbreakers. The expression “damn son” is used in relation to a greedy person who is capable of destroying anyone for the sake of profit.
Conclusion
The bright meaning of the name Lucifer - “bringer of light” - is associated with the original majestic mission. Once Lucifer was one of the mighty angels of God, but he rebelled against Heavenly Father. As punishment, the Lord deprived his former favorite of his angelic essence and threw him into the underworld.
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