Obizoth

Obizoth

Obizoth or obizuth comes from Christian mythology and is a female demon that strangles children (Testament of Solomon). [ [http://www.esotericarchives.com/solomon/testamen.htm The Testament of Solomon] ] The myth of Obizoth is very similar than the Lilith demon, who also strangles newborn children.

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