Agrath

Agrath: In Jewish demonology, a powerful female DEMON. Agrath (beating) and her mother, MAKHLATH, are in constant struggle against LILITH. Agrath commands 18 myriads (LEGIONs) of evil spirits and rides in a big chariot. She is most powerful on the nights of Wednesday and Saturday, when she and her mother devour victims, especially people who are out alone.

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