Belphegor

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • A demon who is one of the traditional seven princes of Hell. He seduces people by suggesting to them ingenious inventions that will make them rich.

Origin

  • Borrowed from Koine Greek Βεελφεγώρ, ultimately from Ancient Hebrew בַּעַל פְּעוֹר, discussed in the article on the

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