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Jack Valentino
(3,305 posts)a personal physical manifestation of Satan....
'Nuff said?
But Google A.I. goes into much detail:
In demonology and folklore, the association of Satan and demons with the smell of human excrement and other foul odors symbolizes their nature as sources of spiritual impurity, corruption, and disgust.
Here is an overview of the concepts connecting demons and foul smells.
Symbolic representation of evil
Corruption and decay: Foul smells are symbolically linked to decay and corruption, which reflects the demonic goal of polluting and destroying what is pure and good. A demon's rotten or foul odor is a sign of their inherent malevolence.
Spiritual impurity: The stench of feces, urine, or rotting flesh is interpreted as a sign of spiritual impurity. This parallels the moral and spiritual filth that demons are believed to bring.
Contempt for humanity: The association with human waste can also represent a demonic attitude of mockery and contempt for the human body and soul. Some accounts describe demons flinging excrement at saints to show their disdain.
The stench of Hell
Sulfur: A common smell associated with Satan and demons is sulfur, described as smelling like rotten eggs. This comes from the biblical idea of Hell as a place of fire and brimstone (sulfur), as described in the Book of Revelation.
Torment: The foul smells from Hell serve to torment the senses, creating a perpetually offensive and unholy environment.
Offensive tactics
Announcing presence: In stories of demonic encounters, demons may produce phantom odors to announce their presence and instill fear. The smell can confuse or anger their target, lowering their spiritual vibration.
Intimidation: Causing a horrifying, unexplainable odor is a terror tactic meant to intimidate and frighten people. The smell is a supernatural sign of an active, evil force.
Mockery of the Trinity: Some accounts claim demons create knocking sounds in a series of three, in addition to foul smells, to mock the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).
Example from folklore
The association between demons and filth is found in various traditions.
German Pietists: In medieval Ashkenaz, German Pietists viewed bodily waste as impure. One text, Sefer Ḥasidim, describes how female demons called lilioth were drawn to the smell of men, suggesting that the "demonic reek" of the lilioth made the foul odor of human waste less repulsive to them.
Beelzebul: The name "Beelzebul" is thought to derive from a jab meaning "Lord of the flies" that eventually became associated with "Lord of dung" or "poop god." This further reinforces the connection between demons and filth.
The Antichrist does not change his diaper often enough....
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