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Cabiri, Kabeiroi Originally, the Cabiri were Phrygian chthonic and fertility deities, and protectors of sailors, who were imported into Greece. They are mysterious demons whose mystery cults were connected to that of Hephaestus. In Classical times they numbered two, although their numbers seem to have varied over time. Two gods included were Axiocersus and his son Cadmilus. Also mentioned is a female pair, namely Axierus and Axiocersa. Their role, however, was of secondary importance. There were Cabiri sanctuaries on Thebes, Boeotia, Lemnos, Imbros, and especially on Samothrace. On this particular island important remains of the mysteries can be found: the Anaktoron (500 BC), the center of the Cabiri-cult; the Sacristy, where the lists of the adepts were kept; the Tenemos, the plaza where feasts were celebrated, with its ancient temple; the new temple (ca. 275 BC) where the famous statue of Nike was excavated. The Cabiri are identified with the Dioscuri, the Curetes, Corybantes, and with the Roman Penates. Cahor Angel of deception and of the 3rd hour. Caim, Caym, Camio Once of the order of angels, he is now a great president in Hell. He manifests in the form of a thrush. He has as many as thirty legions that serve him. Cameron Angel of the 12th hour of the day serving under Beratiel. Also regarded as a demon; as such he serves in the conjuration of Beelzebuth, as well as in the conjuration of Astaroth. Carnivean, Carniveau An ex-prince of the order of powers (see Carreau). He is now a demon, invoked in the litanies of the Withes’ Sabbath. Carreau, Carnivean An ex-prince of the order of power s. In The History of Magic in France, Carreau was one of the devils who possessed the body of Sister Seraphica of Loudon; in the absence of Baruch (another devil so named), Carreau guarded a drop of water that bewitched the sister’s stomach. Chalkydri, Kalkydra Archangels of the flying elements of the sun. Mentioned in Enoch II, where they are linked with the phoenixes and placed amidst cherubim and seraphim. The Chalkydri are 12-winged and at the rising of the sun they burst into song. Their habitat is the 4th Heaven. In Gnostic lore, they are demonic. Sometimes described as ”monstrous serpents with the heads of crocodiles”. Chamunda, Camunda A Hindu goddess: a form of Durgha. The name Chamunda is apparently derived from the names of the two demons Chanda and Munda, whom she is said to have killed. Chanak A Chanak is a demonic baby from Philippine folklore. During the day it is a normal looking baby, but during the night it transforms into a small demon child that hunts for meat. Charontes Etruscan demons of death. The name suggests a connection to the Greek Charon and his Etruscan equivalent Charun. Charun The Etruscan demon of death that torments the souls of the deceased in the underworld. He also guards the entrance to the underworld. He is similar to the Greek Charon. Charun is portrayed with the nose of a vulture, pointed ears and is usually winged. His attribute is the hammer, with which he finished off his victims. Chemos Equated with Peor and Nisroc. Chnum [Anmael] Chobaliel One of the fallen angels in the Enoch listings. Citipati Buddhist graveyard demons of Tibet. They are portrayed as dancing skeletons. Cosmocrator In Valentinian gnosticism, he is ruler of the material cosmos in the guise of Diabolos (the devil). His consort is Barbelo and together ”they sing praises to the Powers of the Light,” which would indicate that he is not wholly evil. Crocell, Crokel, Procel, Pucel, Pocel Once of the order of potestates (powers), now a great duke in Hell commanding 48 legions. Crocell confided to Solomon that he expects to return to his former throne (in Heaven). Meantime he teaches geometry and the liberal arts. Cur, Curan In Tamil belief, Cur is a supernatural, feminine force, which brings fear, sadness and even death to mankind. Women are especially susceptible to this force. Cur is also the personification of fear and the leader of demons. It inhabits wells, waterfalls, holes and dark woods. Curetes When Rhea gave birth to Zeus he was hidden on a mountain in Crete. Rhea was frightened that Cronus would hear him crying so she had the Curetes wait outside the mountain and bang their shields together, a sound which drowned out all others. Originally, the Curetes were vegetation demons that lived on Crete in the pre-Grecian time. Curson [Purson] Demons Main Page
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