Asmodeus

Great King of the Shedim

Asmodeus is a preeminent demon king prominent across Jewish folklore, Kabbalistic theosophy, and early modern ceremonial magic. Originating from ancient Persian mythology as Aeshma-daeva, he evolved into the king of the spirits, the architect of marital discord, and a master teacher of mechanical arts, arithmetic, and hidden treasures.

DemonENTPDemon KingShedimArs GoetiaSitra AchraSpirit of Wrath
✡ Kabbalistic CanonAshmedai (אַשְׁמְדַאי)
King of the Shedim / Prince of the Qliphoth • king
Primary Source: Zohar 3:77a; Isaac ha-Kohen, Treatise on the Left Emanation §20; Babylonian Talmud, Gittin 68a-b

In Kabbalistic cosmology and Talmudic lore, Ashmedai is the formidable King of the Shedim (demonic spirits) and consort to the Younger Lilith. Emanating from the harsh left pillar of Gevurah, he represents wrath and uncontrolled carnal desire within the Sitra Achra. Though subversive and capable of dethroning King Solomon through sorcery, he retains profound knowledge of Torah and celestial secrets.

“Talmudic tractate Gittin details Solomon using the divine Name to capture Ashmedai to locate the Shamir, while the Zohar and Isaac ha-Kohen identify him as king of the demons paired with the Younger Lilith in the Qliphothic hierarchy.”

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