Beelzebub

Summary

Beelzebub (Hebrew: בַּעַל זְבוּב, "Lord of the Flies") is the demon prince of Gluttony (Gula) in the hierarchy of the Seven Deadly Sins. Known as the Lord of the Flies and Prince of Demons, Beelzebub is one of the most powerful entities in the infernal hierarchy.

Deadly Sin Association

Etymology

• Hebrew: בַּעַל זְבוּב (Baal Zebub) - "Lord of the Flies"
• Syriac: "Beel d'boro" - "Master of Calumny"
• Also spelled: Belzebub, Beelzebuth, Beelzeboul
• Greek equivalent: Diabolos (Devil)

Biblical References

Philistine God

• Originally Baal-zebub, god of the Philistine city of Ekron
• King Ahaziah sent for an oracle from Beelzebub (2 Kings 1:2)
• The prophet Elijah condemned this act

New Testament

• Jesus accused of casting out demons by Beelzebub (Matthew 12:24-27)
• Jesus identifies Beelzebub as "the prince of demons"
• Also called "prince of devils" in Mark 3:22

The Sin of Gluttony

Gluttony (Gula) encompasses:

• Excessive eating and drinking
• Drunkenness
• Overconsumption
• Lack of self-restraint with food
• Waste of resources on excessive consumption

Hierarchy Position

In Peter Binsfeld's classification of demons (1589):

In Demonology

Wierius (Johann Weyer)

• Supreme Chief of the Infernal Empire
• Founder of the Order of the Fly
• One of the most powerful demons

Appearance

• Often appears as a monstrous fly
• Sometimes as a misshapen calf or goat with a long tail
• Most frequent form: enormous fly
• When angered: vomits floods of water, howls like a wolf

In the Lemegeton

• Ranked as a King
• Commands many legions of spirits
• Associated with the order of Seraphim

Temple of Set Connection

From "The Ruby Tablet of Set":

BEELZEBUB - Lord of Flies

Invoked alongside other infernal deities in Setian rituals.

Planetary Associations

Jupiter attributes:

• Planet of expansion and excess
• Rules: abundance, growth, excess
• Day: Thursday (dies Jovis)
• Metal: Tin
• Associated with liver (gluttony's organ)

Behemoth Connection

Behemoth is associated with Beelzebub:

• Represents gluttony
• Grand Cupbearer of the Royal Household
• The synthesis of the head of Behemiron
• Forms like awful beasts (hippos, elephant)

In Dante's Inferno

Beelzebub is identified with Satan:

• Resides in the Ninth Circle
• Also called Dis, Lucifer, Satan
• The source of evil in the world

Kabbalistic Position

According to some sources:

• Evil chief of Binah
• The destructive aspect of understanding
• Connected to the left-hand path

Cross-Cultural Parallels

Associated Elite Families

Beelzebub's influence manifests through families embodying hidden authority:

The Windsor Connection

According to esoteric research:

• British Royal Family operates at pinnacle of ritual hierarchy
• Coronation rituals renew pacts for sovereignty
• The Crown as vessel for hidden authority
• Rule without accountability through constitutional monarchy
• Prince Philip described as "leading biological descendant of the Reptilians"

Hidden Authority

The Beelzebub principle manifests through:

• Power exercised without visible accountability
• Institutions as "swarms" carrying out hidden will
• Constitutional forms masking actual power
• Public image hiding private reality

Archetypal Significance

From an esoteric perspective:

• Represents the corruption of Jupiter energy
• Excess without gratitude or moderation
• The devouring aspect of nature
• Consumption as a form of spiritual emptiness

Symbolism

• Animal: Fly, goat, calf
• Order: Seraphim (fallen)
• Organization: Order of the Fly
• Color: Black, orange

Protection and Countermeasures

The virtue opposing Gluttony is Temperance (Temperantia):

1. Practice moderation in eating and drinking
2. Practice mindful consumption
3. Express gratitude for food
4. Recognize emotional eating patterns
5. Channel Jupiter energy toward wisdom rather than excess

References

• Ralf Maucher - Archons - Hidden Rulers Through The Ages
• Peter Binsfeld - Classification of Demons (1589)
• Johann Weyer - Pseudomonarchia Daemonum
• The Lemegeton (Lesser Key of Solomon)
• Satrinah Nagash - The List of Demons