Demonology

Abaddon

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Abaddon means destruction or place of destruction in Hebrew usage, and in Revelation it becomes the name of the angel of the abyss.

Abaddon names destruction, the abyss, and the destroyer figure in biblical apocalyptic language.

Demons & Fallen BeingsThe Great Almanac DictionaryUpdated 2026-09-26

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The story behind Abaddon

The name moved from a Hebrew destruction term into later demonological catalogs because apocalyptic language gave it a vivid personal form.

The spiritual meaning of Abaddon

Spiritually, Abaddon warns against fascination with ruin and asks what destructive pattern needs sober naming.

Abaddon in the Bible

Biblically, Abaddon appears as a term for destruction in wisdom and poetic texts, and Revelation 9:11 names Abaddon as the Hebrew name of the abyss figure also called Apollyon in Greek.

Why Abaddon matters

Abaddon matters because it is one of the rare demonology-adjacent names with a direct canonical biblical anchor.

Abaddon in practice: an example

In a Bible-symbolism page, Abaddon can be read as destruction personified rather than as a casual name for every dark experience.

Where readings of Abaddon go wrong

The usual misreading is to use Abaddon to dramatize ordinary hardship. Apocalyptic names need careful context.

Sources and editorial method

This entry summarizes the tradition in the Almanac's own words; where no source is listed, it is an editorial summary rather than a primary text, and symbolic readings are named as the tradition's, not as fact.

Recorded here as history and lore. No rite is taught on this page.

Source: The Great Almanac Dictionary
Category: Demons & Fallen Beings
Last updated: 2026-09-26

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