In polemical literature, Voltaire (François-Marie Arouet, 1694–1778) is cited by religious adversaries such as Abbé Fiard and others as an ‘incarnate demon’ due to his opposition to institutional religion and critique of Christianity. This characterization is not found in mainstream biographical sources but reflects demonological rhetoric common in anti-Enlightenment writings.
Voltaire (in Demonology)
Creature Types: Other
Mythological/Cultural Origins: Christian, French
Roles/Functions in Lore: Critic, Philosopher
Literary Sources/Traditions: Anti-Enlightenment Literature, Polemics
Historical/Legendary Time Periods: 18th Century
Attributes/Powers: Criticism, Philosophy
Alignments/Moral Standings: Neutral
