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
“But to cut a long story short, the adder stole the sword from him. That’s why I want to know about Asmodeus, you see.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Whoever spotted Asmodeus was to report, after letting one minute elapse, to Matthias, who was positioned roughly at the center of the line.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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