Dictionary term
Asmodeus
Direct answer
Asmodeus is a demon best known from the Book of Tobit, where Raphael helps Tobias overcome the demon connected with Sarah husbands.
Asmodeus is a Tobit demon associated with destructive desire and later demonology.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Also appears in
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Asmodeus for studying Tobit, Raphael, destructive desire symbolism, and later medieval demonology with caution.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use Asmodeus material for invocation, lust rituals, or fear-based diagnosis.
- Reference category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Related terms
- Demon, Fallen Angel, Spiritual Warfare, Discernment
The story behind Asmodeus
Asmodeus later appears in Jewish legend, Christian demonology, and grimoire traditions, often with lust or wrath associations.
Asmodeus in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Asmodeus asks how desire can become destructive when severed from covenant and wisdom.
The Great Almanac frames Asmodeus with educational restraint. Mystical or symbolic language may be meaningful, but it should not be exaggerated into certainty, panic, or permission to ignore ordinary responsibility.
Asmodeus in the Bible
Asmodeus appears in Tobit, a deuterocanonical book for Catholic and Orthodox Christians but not canonical for Jews or most Protestants.
Why Asmodeus matters
Asmodeus matters because the figure bridges apocryphal scripture, Jewish lore, later demonology, and popular occult catalogues.
Example in a reading: In Tobit, Raphael guidance is central to the story resolution, making healing and protection more important than demon fascination.
Interpretive caution: Do not use Asmodeus material for invocation, lust rituals, or fear-based diagnosis.
How Asmodeus is used in a reading
Use Asmodeus for studying Tobit, Raphael, destructive desire symbolism, and later medieval demonology with caution.
Where interpretation stops
Information on Asmodeus is presented strictly for educational, historical, and devotional purposes. Complex or sensitive spiritual topics are approached with absolute calm and balance, avoiding any ritual instructions, superstitions, or exaggerated claims. If you are experiencing distress, anxiety, or safety concerns related to these themes, we warmly encourage seeking support from trusted local pastoral, clinical, or counseling resources to ensure your well-being.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
The page starts with a direct definition, then separates use, example, caution, spiritual meaning, and historical context. For astrology, occult, demonology, curse, and spiritual warfare terms, the editorial rule is to explain the term without making fear-based, fatalistic, medical, legal, financial, or ritual-instruction claims.
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