Dictionary term
Mammon
Direct answer
Mammon is a biblical term for wealth or riches, later personified as greed or a demon of avarice in Christian moral and demonological tradition.
Mammon means wealth or riches and later becomes a symbol of greed.
- 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 Mammon for studying money, idolatry, greed, divided allegiance, stewardship, and later personification in demonology.
- Do not use it for
- Do not demonize ordinary financial responsibility.
- Reference category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Related terms
- Demon, Fallen Angel, Spiritual Warfare, Discernment
The story behind Mammon
Mammon moved from wealth language into medieval and later personifications of greed.
Mammon in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Mammon asks what the heart is serving when money becomes ultimate.
The Great Almanac frames Mammon 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.
Mammon in the Bible
Jesus says no one can serve both God and Mammon, making the issue worship and allegiance.
Why Mammon matters
Mammon matters because Jesus uses the term to expose divided loyalty between God and wealth.
Example in a reading: A Mammon reading should ask whether money serves life or has become master.
Interpretive caution: Do not demonize ordinary financial responsibility. The warning is against enslaving devotion to wealth.
How Mammon is used in a reading
Use Mammon for studying money, idolatry, greed, divided allegiance, stewardship, and later personification in demonology.
Where interpretation stops
Information on Mammon 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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