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Five devils created by Adam create other devils in the same manner. Adam has created five devils by wetting five fingers with dew and shaking them behind him; God had commanded him to wet one finger. (Cf. G303.1.4.1.)

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Filed under The origin of the devil and his companions.

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The devil originates from GodGod discovers the devilThe devil is created without the special aid of GodThe devil creates other devilsDevils are created from sinful priestsTuatha De Danann as demons (fallen angels)Two devils (male and female) extracted from corpse's belly
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The devil creates devils by casting water behind himself

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