Dictionnaire Infernal (Dictionary of Hell) "collection of 19th century occult daughter who gathered information and illustration of devils of ancient and east-west

The first edition was published in 1818 "Dictionnaire Infernal (Hell's Dictionary)"Is counted as one of the most famous books in the history of demonic science. Author is FrenchColin do PlanicySo, Plancy gathered not only Europe but also illustrations and descriptions such as devils, magic, superstitions, including Japan, in a dictionary format, including Japan. Many of the surreal illustrations of "Hell's Dictionary" are published in the public domain, and have been highly appreciated just about 200 years since it was published.

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Colin do Planzi published dozens of books in his lifetime, but the "hell's dictionary" published in his twenties was the most successful plancyi. Even after the first edition was published in 1818, the plan issued a revised edition that has been modified many times and added content, and in the sixth edition published in 1863 the total number of items is 3799 items It is reaching.

The dictionary of hell is a fallen angel "LuciferAnd the devil said to be responsible for "greed" with seven deadly sins "Mammon"Not only famous devils such as" Continue pouring oil so that the flame of hell's kettle will not go away "UkobakuIt covers the lower devils like ".


Plancy got a reputation as an anti-religious owner by announcing "dictionary of hell", but in 1841 the plancy's mind changed and converted to a religious Catholic. Even after conversion, Plancy continued revising "Dictionary of Hell", and more than 60 illustrations of demons were added to the 1863 edition. In this way, the "dictionary of hell", which has been handed down to the present age, has appeared in many books on magic and demonic science, as the illustrations on the page belong to the public domain.

Illustrations actually published in "Dictionary of Hell" are as follows.

A cat suffering from a crown, a devil in the form of a spider with a head of a toad "Bael"


Devil with lightning and music with a horse's head in the human body "Amduskias"


Hold the owl in the body of the angel who brought the sword and the devil that appears over the black wolf "Andras"


Devil with heads of multiple animals appearing in the Old TestamentAsmodius"


Devil of the knight who raised a spear and a flagEllos(Abigol) "


Devil with demon-like corner "Deumos"


This time the demon drawn with appearance like Japanese demon "Ronowe"


The devil appearing in the form of an owl wearing a crownStrass"


The devil "Yan-gant-y-tan" where hands become candle


Other unknown devils ......


There is also a devil that is regarded as one of the prestigious imposters.