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In demonology, and according to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Barrett_%28occultist%29 Francis Barrett], Pithius is a [[demon]] with the rank of prince of the liar spirits and demons.
'''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.


He is depicted as a serpent, and perhaps his name was a corruption of the word pythoness an ancient Greek female diviner, inspired by some deity.


Other spellings: Pytho, Pythius.
==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

  1. Barrett, The Magus, 49: Icon, Demons, 172; Pepin, Vatican Mythographers, 55.


External Links