Mammon is one of those names that transcends demonology and slips into everyday language, often without people even realizing its origin. When someone speaks about “serving Mammon,” they are not just referencing wealth—they are invoking an idea that has existed for centuries, one that ties money, power, desire, and identity into a single, complicated concept. …
Hannah Hoch’s collage work makes me think of the cluttered state of my own mind. I’m a writer, and writing is how I untangle thoughts that feel stuck together like torn fragments of paper. Hoch’s collages are like that too – pieces of different textures and colors pasted together to create something new. But it’s …
I was making myself a sandwich in the kitchen when John Mercer walked in and immediately started digging through the fridge like it owed him money. “Hey, Hal, have you seen my leftovers from last night?” he asked, his head buried behind the door like a raccoon in a trash can. I shook my head. …
Belphegor is one of those figures in demonology that seems deceptively simple at first glance. He is often labeled as the demon of sloth, associated with laziness, idleness, and the avoidance of effort. But like many figures in this domain, the surface description only hints at something much deeper. Belphegor is not merely about doing …
Georgia O’Keeffe has been on my mind a lot lately, ever since I stumbled upon her work while browsing through an art book in my college dorm’s library. Her paintings of enlarged flowers and landscapes seemed to leap off the page, their bold colors and shapes demanding attention. At first, I was struck by their …
I’m making breakfast, and Pandora is sitting across from me eating her cereal. She’s smiling at me, but I can tell she’s hiding something. The way she’s holding the spoon looks almost… furtive. No, that’s ridiculous. She’s probably just trying to get a better grip on the bowl or something. Still, something about it feels …
Lilith is not a figure that can be easily confined to a single narrative, nor can she be reduced to a simple definition within demonology. She exists at the intersection of myth, psychology, cultural evolution, and human identity. While many figures in demonology emerge from structured hierarchies like those found in the Ars Goetia, Lilith’s …
Walter Benjamin has been on my mind for months now, ever since I stumbled upon his writings on art and history while researching for a paper on modernity. At first, I was drawn to the way he effortlessly weaves together philosophy, politics, and culture – it’s like reading a dense, yet exhilarating novel. But as …
I woke up to the sound of Pandora making pancakes in the kitchen, which is objectively the best possible way to wake up as a human being. The smell drifted through the apartment like a legally binding contract forcing me out of bed. Before I could even sit up, Mr. Whiskers launched himself onto my …
There are figures in demonology and mysticism who are easily categorized—beings of chaos, deception, or temptation whose roles fit neatly into the framework of good versus evil. And then there are figures like Samael, who resist such simple definitions. Samael is not merely a demon, nor is he purely an angel in the conventional sense. …
Katherine Mansfield’s life has been a constant companion of mine since college, when I devoured her short stories like they were oxygen. There was something about the way she captured the intricacies of human relationships, the quiet desperation of modern life, that spoke to me on a deep level. But it wasn’t until recently, as …
I didn’t wake up feeling like the king of the world. I woke up because something was staring directly into my soul. It was Mr. Whiskers. He was sitting on my chest like he paid rent, completely still, unblinking, like he had been there for hours waiting for me to regain consciousness so he could …
There are names in demonology that feel like whispers—subtle, symbolic, almost philosophical in their meaning. And then there are names like Abaddon, which do not whisper at all. They arrive with weight, finality, and a sense of inevitability that is difficult to ignore. Abaddon, also known by the Greek name Apollyon, is not merely another …
I’ve always been fascinated by the contradictions of Albert Einstein’s life. On one hand, he was a brilliant physicist who revolutionized our understanding of space and time. His theories changed the way we think about the universe, and his legacy continues to inspire scientists and thinkers around the world. But on the other hand, he …
I woke up to the sound of Pandora making pancakes in our kitchen. The sweet aroma filled the entire apartment, and my stomach growled in anticipation. John Mercer stumbled out of his room, bleary-eyed, and plopped down on the couch beside me. “Morning,” he mumbled, still trying to shake off the sleep. I nodded and …
Moloch is not a figure that emerges quietly from the margins of demonology. His name carries weight—ancient, heavy, and unsettling. Unlike many of the spirits cataloged in later grimoires such as the Ars Goetia, Moloch predates the structured hierarchies of infernal dukes and princes. He belongs to an older layer of human belief, one that …
James Weldon Johnson has been on my mind a lot lately, and I’m not entirely sure why. Maybe it’s because I recently graduated from college with a degree in English, and his name kept popping up in my coursework. Or maybe it’s because I’ve always been drawn to the complex intersections of art and social …
I went into the grocery store with a very simple plan. Get in, grab the essentials, and get out without overthinking anything. Coffee filters, pasta sauce, something green so I could pretend I had my life together. Pandora came along to make sure I didn’t forget half the list, which, historically, is exactly what I …
Azazel is not merely another name in the long and intricate lists of demonology. He stands apart, not only because of his power or symbolism, but because of the depth of his story—a story that reaches far beyond the Ars Goetia and into some of the oldest surviving texts of human belief. Where many Goetic …
I’ll be honest, I stumbled upon Hildegard of Bingen by chance, while browsing through a used bookstore. Her name jumped off the page, and I had to look her up. At first, I was drawn to her as a trailblazer – a woman who defied conventions in a time when women’s voices were largely silenced. …
I’m having one of those days where everything seems to be going wrong. I woke up late, spilled coffee all over my shirt, and now I’m dealing with a work misunderstanding that’s escalating faster than I can keep up. It started when I sent an email to our team leader, Sarah, about the Johnson project. …
Among the many figures recorded in the Ars Goetia, few carry the weight, complexity, and historical depth of Astaroth. Unlike lesser spirits whose domains are narrow and clearly defined, Astaroth exists on a broader, more unsettling plane—one that touches knowledge, time, influence, and the nature of truth itself. He is described as a Grand Duke …
Seamus Heaney’s words have a way of creeping into my mind when I’m sitting at my desk, staring at the blank page in front of me. As a writer, I’ve always found solace in his poetry – its rhythms and cadences are like a steady heartbeat that grounds me. But beyond just admiring his craft, …
I’m standing in the kitchen, staring at the empty coffee pot, willing it to refill itself. I’ve got a pounding headache and a growing sense of dread that today is going to be one of those days. Pandora walks in, bleary-eyed, and plops down at the table. “Coffee,” she growls, not even bothering to say …
At the very beginning of the Ars Goetia, before the ranks of dukes, marquises, and princes unfold into a complex hierarchy, there stands Bael—the first spirit named, the opening figure in a catalog of seventy-two entities that has fascinated scholars, occultists, and historians for centuries. His placement is not accidental. In systems of order, what …
I’ll be honest, Antonio Gramsci’s name has been floating around my consciousness for years, but it wasn’t until I stumbled upon his concept of “hegemony” that I felt a genuine spark of interest. Maybe it was the way he described how power operates beneath the surface, shaping our collective perceptions without us even realizing it. …
I’m standing in the kitchen, staring at the sink, trying to remember why I came here. Oh yeah—dish soap. I need dish soap. But now that I think about it, did I really come for dish soap, or was I just escaping Pandora’s attempt to have a “meaningful conversation” on the couch? She’s been using …
Among the seventy-two spirits described in the Ars Goetia, Agares stands as one of the most uniquely composed figures—an entity whose symbolism weaves together power, knowledge, movement, and control in ways that feel both ancient and strangely modern. He is not defined by chaos or deception, nor by raw destruction alone. Instead, Agares exists at …
Claude Monet’s paintings have been on my mind a lot lately, ever since I spent an entire morning at the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, staring at his Impression, Sunrise (1872). There was something about the way the light danced across the canvas that seemed to capture the essence of my own restlessness. As I …
I’m standing in the middle of our living room, staring down at the chaos that was once a peaceful Sunday afternoon. Pandora is yelling at me from the kitchen, John Mercer is attempting to “help” by playing air guitar on the couch, and Mr. Whiskers is sitting calmly on the coffee table, judging us all …
Among the seventy-two spirits recorded in the Ars Goetia, there are many figures that evoke fear, chaos, temptation, or power—but Vassago stands apart in a way that feels almost disarming. While he is classified among infernal spirits and carries the title of a Prince of Hell, his nature is often described as gentle, trustworthy, and …
