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'''Pithius''' is a prince of Hell who is said to command the liar spirits. Appearing as a snake, or serpent, he gives false prophecies. His name is possibly Greek in origin and may be a variant on the word ''pythoness''<ref>Barrett, ''The Magus'', 49: Icon, ''Demons'', 172; Pepin, ''Vatican Mythographers'', 55.</ref> an ancient Greek female diviner. | |||
==Variations== | |||
*Pytho | |||
*Pythius | |||
==References== | |||
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==External Links== | |||
*[http://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Demons-World-Religions-Cultures/dp/0786463600/ Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures by Theresa Bane at Amazon.com] | |||
Latest revision as of 07:57, 27 February 2014
Pithius is a prince of Hell who is said to command the liar spirits. Appearing as a snake, or serpent, he gives false prophecies. His name is possibly Greek in origin and may be a variant on the word pythoness[1] an ancient Greek female diviner.
Variations
- Pytho
- Pythius
References
- ↑ Barrett, The Magus, 49: Icon, Demons, 172; Pepin, Vatican Mythographers, 55.