Lucifuge Rofocale


Lucifuge Rofocale, according to the Grand Grimoire, is the demon in charge of Hell's government by order of Lucifer.

Etymology

The name "Lucifugus" comes from two Latin words: lux, and fugio, which means " flees the light". "Rofocal" may be an anagram of "Focalor", the name of another important demon who is possibly in Rofocale's servitude. Another possibility for the origin of "Rofocal" is intimately connected to the very nature of Lucifuge. As Lucifuge is the reverse of Lucifer, so is the name "Rofocal" derived from "Lucifer" reversed – that is, "Reficul".

Modern demonology

In some modern left-hand path belief systems, the demon Lucifuge is said to be the ruler of the qliphoth Satariel. This belief originally comes from a claimed translation of an ancient Hebrew manuscript made by Eliphas Levi and has since then gained acceptance.
Modern-day occult orders such as Dragon Rouge, the Order of Phosphorus and the Temple of the Black Light incorporate the idea of Lucifuge as one of the eleven rulers.

Popular culture

Lucifuge appears the Mike Tyson Mysteries season 4 episode entitled "Let's Make a Deal" as a jovial salesman with the power to raise the dead.