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Real Name |
Furtur, Ferthur |
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First Appearance |
Christian Theology |
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Created by |
Unknown |
Origin[]
In demonology, Furfur is a powerful Great Earl of Hell, being the ruler of twenty-six legions of demons. He is a liar even when compelled to enter a magic triangle, where he answers questions, speaking with a rough voice. Furfur causes love between a man and a woman, creates storms, tempests, thunder, lightning, and teaches on secret and divine things.
He is depicted as a deer or winged deer, and also as an angel. To some authors he changes from deer into angel when compelled to enter the magic triangle.
'Furfur' or 'furfures' in Latin means "bran". However it seems more likely that the name is a corruption of 'furcifer', the Latin word for scoundrel.
Public Domain Appearances[]
All published appearances of Furfur from before January 1, 1930 are public domain in the US.
Some notable appearances are listed below:
Public Domain Literary Appearances[]
- Dictionnaire Infernal
- The Lesser Key of Solomon
- Ars Goetia
- De praestigiis daemonum