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The demon Belial, or characters named for him, have appeared in many examples of modern culture. This is distinct from medieval culture and Milton where Belial was related to the character in Jewish sources.〔Early Modern Supernatural: The Dark Side of European Culture, ... - Page 124 Jane P. Davidson - 2012 "Magic was a part of folklore and popular culture as well. ... The 15th-century book called Das Buch Belial (The Book of Belial) told the story of Solomon's summoning the devil Belial from Hell so that Belial could go back into the underworld of ..."〕 ==Literature== * In John Milton's ''Paradise Lost'', Belial is one of the highest demons cast out of heaven along with Satan - though Milton's use of Belial is allegorical. * In Philip K. Dick's ''The Divine Invasion'', Belial is The Adversary, whose influence around Earth obfuscates reality and interferes with Yah's powers. * Steven Brust's ''To Reign in Hell'' features Belial as one of the Firstborn, an angel of the highest order that takes the form of a dragon. * In Graham Masterton's "Master of Lies", a/k/a "Black Angel", a series of murders in San Francisco is related to rituals to raise Belial. * In the novel ''Nevada'' by Joshua Stephen Porter, Belial is a talking lizard who preaches Satanism, especially the elements of self-sufficiency to a very receiving America. * In Aldous Huxley's ''Ape and Essence'', the post-apocalyptic civilization in Los Angeles worships Belial. * In Robert A. Heinlein's novel ''Job: A Comedy of Justice'', Alex and Margrethe are granted their request to spend eternity together operating a small town diner and soda-fountain which they acquired with a loan from a bank managed by "Mr. Belial". * Belial is a character in Kevin Kauffmann's ''Forsaken Comedy'' trilogy. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Belial in popular culture」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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