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Dictionary of Demons Expanded Revised — Names of the Damned by M. Belanger
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Dictionary of Demons: Expanded and Revised — Names of the Damned by M. Belanger is the definitive demonological reference in the Western occult tradition. Belanger spent over a decade expanding the original edition, adding more than 200 new entries drawn from Solomonic grimoires, medieval manuscripts, folk traditions, and cross-cultural demonology. Essential for ceremonial magicians, Goetic practitioners, occult researchers, and serious dark-arts students.
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- Author: M. Belanger
- Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
- Format: Paperback, expanded second edition (2021)
- Best for: Demonology research, occult reference, ceremonial practice
The Most Comprehensive Demonological Reference in Print
M. Belanger spent over a decade expanding the original edition of this book, adding more than 200 new entries to produce what is widely regarded as the single most comprehensive catalog of demonic entities in Western occult publishing. The result is an alphabetical reference covering over 1,700 demons, drawing on sources ranging from medieval grimoires to ancient Mesopotamian texts and Early Modern demonological treatises.
Each entry details the demon's name, its duties and attributes, its visual appearance in original source texts, and its historical context. The expanded edition adds new appendices, additional artwork, and extended articles that place individual entities within the broader history of demonological thought. For anyone engaged in serious research into the Western occult tradition, this is a foundational reference.
Scholarly Rigor, Practical Utility
Belanger approaches the material with the precision of a researcher rather than the sensationalism of a pop occult author. Sources are cited, attributions are carefully traced, and the historical development of each entity's mythology is tracked across different periods and traditions. It's both a scholarly achievement and a practical working reference for ceremonial practitioners who need accurate, sourced information.
How to Use The Dictionary of Demons
Use this expanded demonological reference to research entities, cross-reference grimoires, and build an accurate foundation for ceremonial practice.
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Use It as a Research Tool
Look up any demonic name from grimoires, ritual texts, or historical sources to find Belanger's sourced entry. Each listing traces the entity across multiple traditions and texts, giving you the historical context you need for accurate research.
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Cross-Reference with Your Primary Texts
Use this dictionary alongside primary grimoires like the Lemegeton or the Book of Abramelin. When an entity appears, turn to Belanger for expanded history and alternate names. The appendices also trace themes across grimoire traditions at once.
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Explore by Theme or Attribute
The appendices organize demons by attribute, rank, and function rather than alphabetically. If you research entities associated with a specific domain such as knowledge or elemental forces, the appendices provide a useful thematic starting point.
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I carry this because it earns its place on a serious occult bookshelf. Belanger did the primary source work that most popular demonology books skip entirely, and the result is a reference you'll reach for repeatedly rather than read once and shelve. If you're building a working library in ceremonial or esoteric practice, browse my esoteric and occult collection or check out my full books selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
The expanded second edition covers over 1,700 individual demonic entities, with more than 200 new entries added since the original. Belanger spent over a decade collecting material from primary historical sources to build out this expanded catalog.
It functions primarily as a reference work rather than an introductory guide. It works best for readers already familiar with grimoire traditions and Western occult history who want sourced, detailed information about specific demonic entities.
Belanger drew on medieval and Early Modern grimoires, ancient Mesopotamian texts, Jewish and Christian demonological literature, and comparative folklore. Each entry cites its primary sources so readers can trace the material back to original texts.
This is the expanded and revised paperback published by Llewellyn Worldwide in 2021. It includes all the content of the original hardcover plus more than 200 new entries, new appendices, and expanded articles, making it the most complete version.
