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Xezbeth

Creature Types: Demon

Mythological/Cultural Origins: Christian, Western Esoteric

Roles/Functions in Lore: Deceiver, Trickster

Literary Sources/Traditions: Dictionnaire Infernal, Occult Literature

Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Early Modern Period

Attributes/Powers: Deception, Fabrication

Alignments/Moral Standings: Malevolent

Xezbeth is a demon in the Dictionnaire Infernal and other Western demonologies, associated with imaginary marvels, wondrous tales, and lies. Xezbeth is said to have countless disciples, representing the embodiment of falsehood and deception. The figure’s name appears in occult literature and is invoked in reference to trickery and fabrication.