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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Iconography & Implements
Objects, vestments, and marks borne in Kabbalistic tradition — and what each one signifies.
Cock's talons betraying the demon-king's therianthropic nature.
Wondrous cutter-creature that hewed Temple stones without iron.
Regal circlet of the demon-king ruling the spirits of the left.
Seal-bound fetters by which the demon king was captured and set to labor.
