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    • The Leviathan is a sea serpent demon noted in theology and mythology. It is referenced in several books of the Hebrew Bible, including Psalms, the Book of Job, the Book of Isaiah, and the pseudepigraphical Book of Enoch. The Leviathan is often an embodiment of chaos, threatening to eat the damned when their lives are over. In the end, it is annihilated. C… See more

    Etymology and origins

    Gesenius (among others) argued the name לִוְיָתָן was derived from the root לוה lwh "to twine; to join", with an adjectival suffix ן-, … See more

    Tanakh

    The Leviathan specifically is mentioned six times in the Tanakh.
    Job 41:1–34 is dedicated to describing him in detail: "Behold, the hope of him is in vain; shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him… See more

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    Judaism

    Later Jewish sources describe Leviathan as a dragon who lives over the sources of the Deep and who, along with the male land-monster Behemoth, will be served up to the righteous at the end of time. The Book of Enoch (60:7–9) … See more

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    Christianity

    Leviathan can also be used as an image of the devil, endangering both God's creatures—by attempting to eat them—and God's creation—by threatening it with upheaval in the waters of Chaos. A "dragon" (d… See more

    Satanism

    Anton LaVey in The Satanic Bible (1969) has Leviathan representing the element of Water and the direction of west, listing it as one of the Four Crown Princes of Hell. This association was inspired by the demonic hierarchy fr… See more

    Gnosticism

    The Church Father Origen accused a Gnostic sect of venerating the biblical serpent of the Garden of Eden. Therefore, he calls them Ophites, naming after the serpent they are supposed to worship. In this belief system, the Leviath… See more

    Secular use

    The word Leviathan has come to refer to any sea monster, and from the early 17th century has also been used to refer to overwhelmingly powerful people or things, comparable to Behemoth, also a biblical term as not… See more

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  1. Sea serpent or dragon
    Mythical Attributes: Often described as a sea serpent or dragon, the Leviathan is a creature of immense power and terror. Role in Mythos: In various traditions, the Leviathan serves as a representation of chaos and evil, sometimes seen as a creature to be defeated at the end of times.

    Leviathan - Gods and Monsters

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    According to legend, the Leviathan was a fire-breathing creature of such immense size that the sea boils when it swims on the surface. It ruthlessly and fearlessly rules over all the creatures of the sea.

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    Where did Leviathan come from?
    Leviathan became associated with, and may originally have been referred to by, the visual motif of the Hellmouth, a monstrous animal into whose mouth the damned disappear at the Last Judgment, found in Anglo-Saxon art from about 800, and later all over Europe. [ 44 ][ 45 ]

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    What is a Leviathan in the Bible?
    The leviathan is a giant sea monster that is referenced in the Bible and which has roots in the pre-biblical mythologies of ancient cultures. Described as a giant sea serpent, dragon, or other sea monster, the leviathan has some common cross-cultural meanings.

    Leviathan Meanings, Symbolism, and Mythology - UniGuide®

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    Is Leviathan a god or a beast?
    The Leviathan, or simply Leviathan, is the Primordial Beast of the Sea from Judeo-Christian lore and is, alongside the Ziz and the Behemoth, one of the Banes of Humanity. The Leviathan is the primordial sea monster that was created by God and is one of the more well-known interpretations of the...

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    Why is the Leviathan a myth?
    Despite its fearsome reputation, the Leviathan has also been the subject of many stories and legends. In some cultures, it is believed to have healing powers, while in others it is seen as a bringer of destruction and chaos.

    Leviathan - Mythical Encyclopedia

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    Is Leviathan a god or a demon?
    "The Leviathan is not a god nor a demon, to even compare her with either title would be more of an insult than calling a first-generation magical a Mudblood. She is a primordial beast the resided in the seas since the Earth 's conception. With power and strength greater than even the literal gods of those concepts.

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    Is Leviathan a monster?
    But, in the case of Leviathan, this is no ordinary monster. The Leviathan is a creature that swims in more than just water; it swims through our collective unconscious, weaving its way into stories that have shaped the moral and philosophical foundations of civilization itself.

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    Leviathan - Description, History and Stories

    Sep 29, 2018 · Leviathan is a fearsome primordial creature that ruled over the seas in Christian mythology. Learn about its origins, powers, and fate in the Bible and other sources.

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    Leviathan Meanings, Symbolism, and Mythology

    Jul 28, 2021 · Leviathan is a giant sea creature that appears in the Bible and in ancient mythologies of various cultures. Learn about its symbolism, meanings, origins, and similar sea beasts in this comprehensive guide.

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    Leviathan: Giant Sea Monsters of Myth and Legend, …

    In the Old Testament, Leviathan appears in Psalms 74:14 as a multi-headed sea serpent that is killed by God and given as food to the Hebrews in the wilderness. There were originally two leviathans created.

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    Leviathan | Sea Monster, Biblical Beast & Biblical Sea …

    Leviathan, in Jewish mythology, a primordial sea serpent. Its source is in prebiblical Mesopotamian myth, especially that of the sea monster in the Ugaritic myth of Baal (see Yamm). In the Old Testament, Leviathan appears in Psalms …

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    Leviathan - Mythos and Legends Wiki

    She is an ancient beast of the seas, originating from Jewish folklore and different versions of Christian Mythology. She is also the first entity to be known as a leviathan, a title also taken by many other large and powerful sea monsters, …

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    Leviathan, the mythical sea monster, has left an indelible mark on religious lore, transcending boundaries and time. Whether a symbol of chaos, power, or divine intervention, Leviathan continues to captivate the human imagination.

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