Sarah of Media carried a curse that no man could survive. Seven wedding nights ended in seven funerals, leaving a trail of death that only one entity could explain: the demon Asmodeus. In this episode, we analyze the terrifying account found in the Book of Tobit, a text that bridges the gap between canonical scripture and ancient Jewish mythology.

We explore the dual nature of Asmodeus, also known as Ashmedai, the King of Demons. Beyond his role as a destroyer in the Book of Tobit, we examine his portrayal in Talmudic texts as a being of immense intelligence and secret knowledge. The narrative takes us from the desperation of Nineveh to the far reaches of Upper Egypt, following the journey of Tobias and his mysterious guide, Azarias—who was actually the Archangel Raphael in disguise.

Key topics covered in this analysis:

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