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Belphegor
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English
Alternative forms
en Beelphegor
Etymology
Borrowed from en grc-koi Βεελφεγώρ, ultimately from en hbo בַּעַל פְּעוֹר Báʿal-pəʿór Lord of the Gap, discussed in the article on the Heresy of Peor
Pronunciation
en /ˈbɛlfəɡɔɹ/ GA
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.
Derived terms
en Belphegor's prime