| Enn | Tasa Mammon on ca lirach |
| Common Associations | Gold, Black, Silver, Green, Pyrite, Ruby, Sapphire, Oudh, Agarwood, Rare and Precious Stones or Metals, |
| Rank | Prince |
| Domain | Greed |
| Common Titles | Lord | Prince |
Mammon
Mammon comes from an Aramaic word that meant “riches.” There are also other ties with this word, and the history of Mammon’s naming is very rich. At its base the word looks to come from the word for wealth, but there are other ties and alternative spellings that refer to a deity of riches, or even just to mean profit. Regardless of where we look for our definition there’s one clear theme: money.
This word didn’t become personified as a Demon until Gregory of Nyssa, who was a Christian Bishop, identified Mammon ‘as’ Beelzebub. Mammon is mentioned in the Bible in Matthew, Luke. It wasn’t until the Middle Ages that Mammon had become a Demon of Greed and Avarice. This is likely why we don’t see Mammon in texts like the Ars Goetia, or earlier Bible stories.
Prominent Books and Text Mentioning Mammon
Bible, New Testament (Luke 16:13)
The Magus
Dictionnaire Infernal
Grand Grimoire
Janua Magica Reserata
No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
—Luke 16:13
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will hold to the one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
— Matthew 6:19–21, 24 (KJV)
Depictions
Mammon is depicted in many ways, most involving coin purses. Most common in stories is an older man seemingly clutching two very large coin purses to himself. In areas like art, we see depictions include a Demon towering over humans, often mistreating them, while holding a coin purse, as if taunting them. These ones usually include the human reaching out to the demonic figure, likely to indicate the want of the mistreatment for the money. We also often see demons with large stomachs, with large amounts of gold around them. Followers often describe Mammon as an adult man, with short hair (varying in color), and while eye color varies it is usually described as jewel like (sapphire blue, emerald green, etc.)
Common Information
Common information found regarding Mammon across texts is his rank of Prince over the Order of “Tempters and Ensnarers” or, Prince of the Ninth Order, which is also known and referred to as Ensnarers. While many worship based sources refer to Mammon as a Lord, he is more commonly referred to as a Prince in other texts. His ties to greed, and his rise to the title of Demon are also relatively standard and most sources report about the same path. Mammon is mentioned in the Dukante Hierarchy, in Family Three (3) as a demon of Avarice as well. This is covered in The Complete Book of Demonolatry, which is the only published work covering the Dukante Hierarchy. Commonly it is said Rashoon, a Demoness from the Dukante Hierarchy, is his wife-though some argue against this.
Interactions Towards Followers
Mammon is often described as merciless when it comes to breaking and rebuilding yourself. Mammon brings massive changes in oneself, that are often described as clay being reclaimed for future use. He is also described as very helpful, as he helps remove blocks from your life and helps you climb to success. This is not promised to be a pleasant process. Mammon will help you destroy yourself brick by brick so that you can come back, rise as a phoenix from ash. You will watch the things in your life that once held you back begin to fall apart and dissipate into a pool of sorrows at your feet, and you will be expected to step around that puddle and not bring it back into your life.
This isn’t always a pleasant process, as even if you are the source of your displeasure Mammon will help you tear yourself apart to rebuild completely new, leaving everything you once knew in a pool of ruin, as the things you’ve filled your life with that, we’re holding you back slowly fall apart around you.
Many times, when Mammon is helping you, you’ll find a stern hand. That isn’t to say there’s no warmth in the interactions, but he’s not one to coddle you with mistakes. He enjoys seeing people do better, but he will not hold your hand for it. You either act on it or suffer. He cannot save you from yourself-but you can act to save yourself.
Common Offerings and Devotional Acts
Common offerings for Mammon include things like money, high quality or expensive items, and precious gems or metals. Thinks like coins, or bills/notes. Gourmet chocolates and expensive wines. High end jewelry, especially ones made of gold and silver. Mammon is also often associated with items associated with money. Think of the color green, for example. Herbs that bring prosperity, or abundance.
Common devotional acts can be things like saving money, expanding your work portfolio for better opportunities and higher earnings. Taking high motivation and control in regard to your money and staying away from frivolous spending. Some even save a set amount every month for Mammon, as a form of offering and devotional act. Taking time to plan out finances and financial plans. Shadow work and journaling are also well received, as it focuses on self-betterment.
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