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Poser Gothic posted on Apr 29, 2005
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^_^ ok some new mythos and theologic information for you all :-) smack kisses Orietta Hierarchy of demons In early Christian theology, Satan or the Devil was seen as chief of all other demons. But soon this changed and Hell was divided in several hierarchies. This was presumably due to the division of angels in hierarchies or choirs taken from Judaism (see angelology), and as demons were angels before, their organisation had to be similar. During the Middle Ages, many other schema were proposed, some drawing on and expanding on Pseudo-Dionysius, others suggesting completely different classifications. One of these divisions is offered by Sebastian Michaelis, who divided demons in three hierarchies (first, second and third), not making allusion to their rulers (see Michaelis' classification of demons). Soon this division took another sense, and nobility titles were granted to demons as if they were part of an earthly monarchy. Demons were Great Marshals, Knights, Presidents, Great Presidents, Earls, Great Earls, Dukes, Great Dukes, Marquises, Great Marquises, Princes, Great Princes, Kings, Great Kings, and the ruler of all them the Emperor. As in the earth, some of them had more than one title. Curiously the titles of Baronet, Baron, Viscount and Viceroy were not used. It is unclear if Earl was used as a synonym of Count, or with the ancient meaning of Eorl (Old English for 'nobleman, Prince, Warlord, chief of soldiers'), because the Latin term 'comes' has both meanings. Other hierarchies mention physicians, superintendents, demons in charge of keeping the fire of Hell lit, etc. The rest of the demons were divided in legions. Several grimoires used to name demons by their nobility titles, among them The Great Book of Saint Cyprian, Le Dragon Rouge, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum and The Lesser Key of Solomon, that were inspired by previous works. Later these books inspired more writings. Analysis In Christian demonology, Hell is treated as a Mediaeval or Renaissance earthly kingdom, and this shows the imagination of those authors that assigned titles of nobility to some demons that even had attendants, dividing the rest in legions. Perhaps the division in legions was inspired by Mark 5:9, when a demon was asked his name and answered "Legion, because we are many". The word 'legion' could have inspired the military hierarchy, and the fact that Satan was called Prince of this World more than once (i.e. in John 12:31 and 14:30) could have inspired the conception of the hellish nobility. More, theoretically physicians are not necessary in Hell, being demons spiritual entities. This idea seems to have been inspired by the story of the angel Raphael, "God's medicine", healing Tobias in the apocryphal Book of Tobit, but Raphael was intended to heal humans, not angels. Plutarch wrote that demons could get sick, and this may also have influenced some Christian demonologists. QUAN DEL DIABLO for M3 and D3 soon by luciferino and Malefic Mystic Pose and Places 6 by danie and Marfono Background by Antje and Bez Postwork PS7 Big big kisses at all smack Orietta

Comments (80)


TANZA

3:20PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Excellent image great characters and FX AWWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wildfire2003

3:21PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Wow, fantastic image! Excellent!

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Wylder

3:23PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

For the guy in the middle, I'd be very, very bad! Excellent work, Hon! hugs Ish

Sorceress

3:30PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Ori, this is amazing.

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RGUS

3:37PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

What absolutely powerful image... top ranks! (V)

dayna2

3:38PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

He is wonderful beautiful work!!! Excellent!! V

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outoftouch

3:39PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Impressive work!!! Well done! :)

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pjaj

3:39PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Superb postwork!! Excellent job my friend Ori!! Hugs, PJ

Amon-Sul

3:54PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

outstanding image, very impressive!

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RodolfoCiminelli

3:56PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Il testo dai a capire che hai dovuto fare un gran lavoro di investigazione della tua parte, e sii istruito in maniera impressionante!!!! V

brat526

3:57PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

All I can say is WOW what a yummy way to go. He's stunning. Excellent+++

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LENK911

4:01PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

DAMN ARE YOU THE GREATEST! YOUR VERY TALENTED AND A GREAT DESIGNER! MORE PLEASE. HE ROCKS, LOVE THAT HAIR!!!!!

druela_kaden

4:01PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

it's beyond perfect. It's the very portrait i've been looking for. In a clean and believable fashion you've managed to make me want to sell my soul.

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oiram

4:04PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

spectaculairrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....vote.

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Bez

4:07PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Superb image Ori, fantastic characters :)

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cornelp

4:12PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Very owesome work. Like the lights, and the work done on the models. Maybe a little more of an expression on the center guy, but this is very owesome work. The tone, and view, and the theme itself, and of course the story are very well put together.

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visualgirl

4:21PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Gorgeous work! Keep rockin, girl!

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Fugueman

4:44PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Fantastic Image! And Cool Story...Well Done!!!

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Avalonne

4:45PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Absolutely incredible!!!!!! Such a wonderful array of Demons, shown off as only you can do it sweetie :-) {{{Hugs}}}

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prog

5:06PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Beautiful work, Ori!!! Your characters are the very best!!! I love the postwork that you do-perfect hair in this one!!!!! EXCELLENT work!!!! Vote!!!!

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awadissk

5:14PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Wonderful image, excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Irish

5:53PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

FABULOUS IMAGE!!! Those characters are amazing - what a showcase of gorgeous demons!

skinmez

5:56PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Fantastic picture. All of them look absolutly great...

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dido6

6:01PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

This is very cool, I love the history you find with your pictures too! And that guy in the middle. He's extra hot! :) Hugs!

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Artzy

6:08PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Wodnerfully Dangerous!

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Turtle

6:19PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

So wonderfully Evil. :O)

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blacq_nyght_vampyre

6:25PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

I LOVE THISSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!! This is fabulous!!!!!!

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potrimpo

7:51PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Oh great, you've met my lawyers.

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SK2Design

9:11PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Incredible! I love the different facets to your image plus the fact you've added information on the Hierarchy of demons. Brought together, you've achieved so much depth in your art. Exceptional artwork and V, and Smacks too! ;)

Halcion

9:21PM | Fri, 29 April 2005

Excellent image and words Ori :-) Very well done!!!


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