Beelzebub

usgb/biˈelzɪbʌb/
noun

Another name for the devil in Christianity.

Some people imagine Beelzebub as a frightening figure with horns.
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Often appears as...

  • lord of beelzebub
  • power of beelzebub

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Religious Origin

Beelzebub has a biblical origin and is often used in religious texts to represent evil.

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The preacher spoke of Beelzebub tempting humans into sin.
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Serious Undertone

Using Beelzebub in conversation adds gravity, as it refers to a powerful evil force.

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To describe the tyrant, he invoked the name of Beelzebub.
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Cultural Depictions

Beelzebub is depicted differently across cultures, from a demon to a metaphor for evil.

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In the film, Beelzebub was personified as a cunning antagonist.
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