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Beelzebub

usgb/biˈelzɪbʌb/Volume
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Religious OriginPlay
Beelzebub has a biblical origin and is often used in religious texts to represent evil. SlideThe preacher spoke of Beelzebub tempting humans into sin.
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Serious UndertonePlay
Using Beelzebub in conversation adds gravity, as it refers to a powerful evil force. SlideTo describe the tyrant, he invoked the name of Beelzebub.
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Cultural DepictionsPlay
Beelzebub is depicted differently across cultures, from a demon to a metaphor for evil. SlideIn the film, Beelzebub was personified as a cunning antagonist.