Leviathan, the Keeper of the Ancient Seas

Leviathan is a demon who is severally mentioned within Judeo-Christian and Gnostic texts. He is mostly described as a large monster that dwells in the depths of the sea throughout much of this literature. It is worth noting that narratives bearing similar hallmarks to that of Leviathan abound such as dragon stories and tales of sea monsters. Such tales are largely concentrated within the mythology of the Ancient Near East. Leviathan is associated with chaos and a loss of control within the natural element.

Leviathan has been likened to various monsters of the deep from other cultures. Examples of these monsters include the Canaanite “Lotan”, the Mesopotamian “Tiamat”, or the Nordic “Jormungandr”. Even the Greek “Hydra” exhibits stark similarities to Leviathan owing to its multiple heads and abode in the deep. The term Leviathan has also been used metaphorically to imply an insurmountable enemy especially within Christian texts although it is largely used to refer to sea monsters within the present day.

History of Leviathan

The earliest traces of a sea monster bearing the same hallmarks as Leviathan are from Ugaritic accounts of the Baal-cycle. More specifically, he is cited as a mythological creature borne out of the defeat of the monster “Lotan” by Hadad. Lotan himself was one of the servants of the sea god Yammu within Ugaritic texts. He is also linked to the serpent “Temtum” who was slain by Hadad according to 16th and 18th century Syrian seals.

Within certain early Judaism texts, it is suggested that Leviathan does not contest with God and is instead a mere creation. This specifically refers to the “Tannins” that are also mentioned elsewhere within Ancient Near Eastern mythology. In such instances, his use as a metaphor for powerful enemies is implicit of the influences of Mesopotamian and Sumerian cultures. It could also be indicative of the Egyptian narrative of a contest between the sun-god Ra and the Apep snake.

Later Jewish texts highlight his eventual transformation into an outright demon within Christian reckoning. He is described as a monster that dwells in the depths of the seas and who will be killed and served up during the end of days. Rashi’s account within the Talmud Baba Bathra 75a also conforms to these assertions as he states that, “he slew the female (great fish of the sea) and salted her away for the righteous in the future”.

Other accounts by Johanan bar Nappaha and Rabbi Eliezer describe Leviathan as having eyes that possess great illuminating power. He also has an odor which no living creature can tolerate in addition to having the ability to send heat forth from his mouth to make the waters of his Mediterranean Sea abode boil. Interestingly, they posit that Leviathan is scared of a tiny worm which infests the gills of fish and kills them.

St. Thomas of Aquinas stated that Leviathan was the demon of envy. It is worth noting that this is one of the seven deadly sins and Leviathan was rightly apportioned envy as consistent with his rank as one of the seven princes of hell. His envy is manifested in his devouring of God’s creations owing to his large size – it is thought that the monstrous Leviathan consumes a full whale in one sitting.

Within the Satanic Bible however, Anton Szandor Lavey posits that Leviathan is one of the four crown princes of hell – not seven. The Hebrew characters found at the points of the sigil of Baphomet represent Leviathan reading counterclockwise from the lowest point on the pentagram as depicted in the image below.

Description

Rank: Prince of Hell

Element: Water

Mineral: Aquamarine / Amethyst

Direction: West

Planet: Man / Microcosm

Plant: Seaweed / Elder flowers

Color: Blue

Number: Three / Six / Nine

Incense: Sea foam

Appearance

Leviathan is commonly described as a large monstrous serpent in most texts. Christian texts particularly posit that this monstrous manifestation has several heads akin to several other monsters of the deep found within the mythology of Ancient Near East.

The “Demonic Enns” of Leviathan

Jaden Tasa Hoet Naca Leviathan

Attributes of Leviathan:

• Leviathan is mostly described as a demon of envy as his position as one of the seven crown princes of hell affords him an association with one of the seven deadly sins.
• He is a keeper of the ancient mysteries of the seas.
• The human element of this demon is chaos and an inability to reconcile one’s thoughts and actions.
• The serpent represents the kundalini force which is found at the base of the spine.
• His mighty fins make him a “Kosher” fish in Judeo-Christian texts and it is posited that he will be slayed on the last day and fed to the pious.

Similar demons to Leviathan:

• Lucifer
• Mammon
• Beelzebub
• Asmodeus
• Belphegor
• Ziz
• Behemoth

When to summon Leviathan:

Leviathan, the serpent, is perhaps the most common symbol of Satanism. The ritual known as “raising the serpent” is done to bring awareness, enlightenment, and psychic abilities. He is in essence a symbol of increased enlightenment.

How to summon Leviathan for removal of obstacles to personal growth:

Items Required:

• Water in a chalice with a little sea salt
• Dark blue cotton cloth to cover the altar
• Dark blue / Light Blue / Aqua color candle
• The Aramaic character “Teth”

Ritual Time: During the tides, either during the full moon phase or during dark moons

Precautions:

• Leviathan has great destructive power due to his association with the forces of nature and should only be summoned by experienced people.
• Power meditations should also be done in preparation.

Steps:

• The blue colored cloth is placed on top of the altar and the Teth is placed at the center.
• The seaweed is sprinkled while respectfully chanting one’s wishes and the obstacles they want to get rid of.
• A fireproof bowl is used to burn the seaweed as incense as well atop the altar.
• Incense is placed to the east, blue candle to the south, water chalice to the west, and sea salt to the north.
• Mental visualization of a protection cycle and the person entering it should be made.
• After chanting his enn, an influx of energy should be felt where one can offer up their wishes to the altar and respectfully recede after dismissing the demon.

Sources

• http://www.ahftu.net/luciferian.html
• https://throughtheeyesofadragon.wordpress.com/2014/12/06/i-summon-thee-leviathan-your-cleansing-tides
• https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/symbols-of-satan-and-their-meaning/205420
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviatha
• https://zalbarath666.wordpress.com/satanic-magick/demonic-enns/