Asmodeus
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Asmodeus
< Latin Asmodaeus < Greek Asmodaîos < Hebrew ashmədhai
Example Sentences
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That’s a whole lot of paranormal shenanigans in a barebones story surrounding a demon named Asmodeus, nicknamed Tobi, infecting the lives of Katie Featherstone and her lineage.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
The snake hypnotism is a great use of the central animal-fantasy conceit, and the fact that Asmodeus isn’t the primary villain makes the encounter that much more unsettling.
From The Verge ● Feb. 13, 2021
First, the outright terror of Matthias standing off against Asmodeus in the first Redwall hooked me like nothing else.
From The Verge ● Feb. 13, 2021
It served as a breathing hole for Asmodeus, also as amplification to echo the dreaded name through the caves and tunnels as a warning to intruders.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
“Then again,” Matthias argued, “would it not be better if we made our way to the quarry and waited there? Asmodeus is bound to head for home.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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