shedim
demonic underworld Mesopotamia single tradition · 3
The shedim are a class of demons mentioned in Talmudic stories. Asmodeus is their king.
↻ synthesized from 3 sources
When
- First attested
- 3000 BCE
- Attested period
- -3000 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Documented in Ancient Mesopotamian sources.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Sakhr, Lilith, Lamia, Lilin, Utukku, Abyzou, Akhkhazu, Alû, Destroying angel, Angel of the Lord, lamassu, Satan, Iblis
- syncretized with
- demons
- served by
- Asmodeus
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (3)
Source passages
“He is featured variously in Talmudic stories where he is the king of the shedim. The Quran refers to a "puppet" in the Story of Solomon in Surah Ṣād verses 30-40, which is according to the mufassirūn (authorized exegetes of the Quran) referring to the demon-king Asmodeus (Sakhr).”
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