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Belphegor
The demon
of discoveries and ingenious inventions. According to legend, he is said
to have appeared as a young woman. He was honored by the ancient Moabites,
who called him Baal-phegor and worshipped him on Mount Phegor. He was believed
to bestow riches upon his followers. A.G.H.
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