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Vintage illustration showing the First Hierarchy of Demons: Leviathan, Beelzebub, Asmodeus, Astaroth and Belphegor.

Leviathan was a prince of the Seraphim who tempts people to give into heresy. He is responsible for the infernal navy and on stand-by to devour all the unsaved on Judgement Day. Created on the same day as Behemoth.

Beelzebub was a prince of the Seraphim, just below Lucifer. Beelzebub, along with Lucifer and Leviathan, were the first three angels to fall. He tempts men with pride. He is a chief of staff and second only to Lucifer in the rankings, even attempting coups in Hell. Presiding over the Order of the Fly, Beelzebub often takes the form of a fly and is notorious for inspiring heresy and tempting humans with sin, envy and pride. Witch trials often attempted to coerce those under suspicion to confess to worshipping Beelzebub.

Asmodeus was a prince of the Seraphim, burning with desire to tempt men into wantonness. He takes charge of the casinos of Hell, specialising in all things related to greed and illicit pleasure. Sporting three heads (bull, ram and human), he leads mortals to squander their wealth of frippery and tempt them into wildly inappropriate relationships.

Astaroth was a prince of Thrones, who tempts men to be lazy. He is a Treasurer of Hell. Riding around on a dragon and carrying a serpent like a staff, Astaroth is a mentor to newer demons joining the ranks.

Belphegor is one of the seven princes of Hell, who helps people make discoveries. He seduces people by suggesting to them ingenious inventions that will make them rich. According to some 16th-century demonologists, his power is stronger in April.

This list reads like the opening lyrics to “Year Zero”