The Seven Deadly Sins are integral to the world built by characters in Hazbin Hotel cast.
Other historical demons (Lilith, Succubi, and Alastor) are notably depicted alongside them. The influences of the three major Abrahamic religions (that is, Judaism, Christianity and Islam) on the series naturally inform how each of the Seven Deadly Sins is portrayed in the shows and the roles they play in the stories.
7 Lucifer Morningstar
The Demon of Pride
Lucifer Morningstar plays the Hazbin Hotel ruler of Hell, a fallen angel who now leads the Seven Deadly Sins. Lucifer represents the first of the seven, the sin of pride. The history of Lucifer’s origins dates back to at least 1st century Roman mythology, in which the Morningstar was a personification of the planet Venus and symbolized the breaking of dawn. It has been speculated that the planet’s orbital patterns may have created the inspiration behind the “fallen angel” mythos, and was then retold in Biblical scripture.
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In more modern interpretations, the name Lucifer gradually became synonymous with Satan. Lucifer character design in Hazbin Hotel bears many tongue-in-cheek references to Christianity. The apple and golden serpent on the brim of his tophat, his forked tongue and slit-shaped pupils all serve as a nod to elements from Christianity’s Genesis story.
6 Mammon
The Demon of Greed
As far back as the Middle Ages, Mammon was regarded as a deity representing the sin of greed. He is referenced numerous times in various Abrahamic texts, although it is unclear whether the word “mammon” is being used as an allegory for greed or if it is a proper noun used in reference to an entity. The most notable reference occurs in Matthew 6:24: “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.”
In Helluva Boss, Mammon is portrayed as a portly, arrogant jester who spends every waking moment either eating or devising ways to make more money. Throughout Fizzarolli’s talent show performance, Mammon can be seen stuffing his face with popcorn, spewing crumbs as he talks with his mouth full. Later in the show, during Blitzø’s trial, Mammon lifts his stomach in both hands and rests it on top of the juror’s bench before leaning back to get comfortable for the testimony. Fittingly, Mammon’s jester cap and cane both feature dollar sign symbols, indicating his primary motivation.
5 Asmodeus
The Demon of Lust
Asmodeus has a complex lore; although he personifies the sin of lust in Helluva Boss, his actual origins in the Jewish book of Tobit are arguably more closely related to ion. He was said to be the king of demons, who fell in love with a woman named Sarah and killed 7 of her husbands before their weddings could be consummated. Some versions of this legend involve Asmodeus possessing Sarah, but in each, he is defeated. It’s worth wondering whether the content of this Jewish legend was intended to foreshadow the depth of Ozzy’s true feelings for Fizzarolli early on.
In Helluva Boss, Asmodeus’ flamboyant style of dress is reminiscent of a pimp, which is rather fitting given his role as a businessman in the Lust Ring. Asmodeus notably has head and tail feathers similar to that of a rooster, and this could be to indicate arrogance or a bold personality, or it may potentially be a nod to avian mating dances. After all, Ozzy does have a few seductive musical numbers in the show, and certainly knows how to strut his stuff.
4 Leviathan
The Demon of Envy
Existing in a multitude of religions and mythologies alike, Leviathan is consistently portrayed as a sea serpent demon, and is often depicted as the personification of the sin of envy. A few mentions of Leviathan also reference the demon as an agent of chaos, while others cast her as a duality of good and evil. Some lore seems to indicate that Leviathan was merely a word to describe monsters from the depths of the sea. The general consensus that Leviathan personifies the sin of envy begs the question of how this will be represented in seasons of Helluva Boss.
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Leviathan made her brief debut in the most recent episode of Helluva Boss, season 2 episode 11, “Mastermind.” Her character is physically divided in two, with her right side being more reminiscent of a sea serpent, though both sides are aquatic in nature. The two sides seem to be in conflict with one another, with the right becoming annoyed by Mammon’s flirting and repulsive eating habits during the trial even as the left side welcomes his advances. In certain etymological interpretations, the name Leviathan means, “to twine; to ,” which would make perfect sense given Levy’s coned appearance.
3 Beelzebub
The Demon of Gluttony
Strangely enough, despite being one of the most well-known demons, Beelzebub has only four brief mentions in the Christian Bible – all of which seem to be synonymous with Satan. In Jewish literature, Beelzebub is the personification of the sin of gluttony. Perhaps due to this sparse number of canonical mentions, few scholars can agree on whether Beelzebub is meant to be the prince of idolatry, the Lord of the Flies, the demon of envy, the demon of gluttony, or even the demon of pride.
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In Helluva Boss, this question was kept simple: Beelzebub personified the sin of gluttony, as is most traditional, while giving a brief nod to the Lord of the Flies interpretation. Queen Bee, a fox with distinctly insect-like characteristics, is known for throwing wild parties where she encourages guests to overindulge. This involves drinking copious amounts of her very own honey mead, otherwise known as Beelzejuice. In spite of this, Beelzebub evidently does not overindulgence to the point of self-destruction like that displayed by Blitzø at her party in “Queen Bee,” and even seems repulsed by Mammon’s gluttony in “Mastermind.”
2 Satan
The Demon of Wrath
As a key feature in each of the major Abrahamic religions, Satan acts as the prince of evil spirits and the demon of wrath. The etymology of the name “Satan” means “the adversary,” denoting his role in active opposition of God. The figure of Lucifer having been gradually melded with that of Satan has muddied the theological waters, especially in light of Lucifer’s status as the ruler of Hell. There is hope, however, that season 2 of Hazbin Hotel’s focus on the Overlords of Hell will resolve this question. For the time being, the one absolute known about Helluva Boss’ Satan is this: “He is the law.”
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Debuting in the newly released Helluva Boss episode, “Mastermind,” Satan ruled over the courts of Hell during Blitzø’s trial. His role as the personification of wrath is clearly well-filled in the series: Satan even has his own personal shoulder devil to talk him through anger management exercises. What’s more, Vivziepop chose to introduce Satan in as stereotypical a form as one could imagine, with blood red skin, a dragon-like head and wings, curled horns, and the body of a man. The only thing missing was the pitchfork tail - Vivziepop opted instead for an understated devil tail.
1 Belphegor
The Demon of Sloth
Little is known of the Moab demon Belphegor except that he is meant to personify the sin of sloth, or laziness. He is said to tempt the lazy with ingenious inventions and the promise of resultant riches. Belphegor was often depicted as sleeping, particularly on the job. He is never mentioned in the Christian Bible but was worshiped in the Moabite religion, a semitic, polytheistic, pagan belief system. In this religion, Belphegor is associated with the Baal-Peor. Baal is often conflated with Beelzebub and Satan, and it is once again likely that this is from a gradual melding of beliefs.
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In Helluva Boss, Belphegor makes a fleeting appearance during Blitzø’s trial in “Mastermind.” She spends the majority of the hearing slumped over the juror’s bench snoring. At one point, Belphy abruptly sits up, seemingly about to interject something important, but promptly collapses back into her nap. Belphegor is portrayed as a blank-stared, sheep-like creature – evidently, portraying her as a sloth would have been too on-the-nose. With Helluva Boss season 2 ending this month, it may be some time before more is revealed about the newly introduced Sins, but hopefully Hazbin Hotel season 2 will shed some light on Hell’s Overlords.
Hazbin Hotel
- Release Date
- January 19, 2024
- Directors
- Vivienne Medrano
- Writers
- Dave Capdevielle, Kendraw Cook, Raymond T. Hernandez, Vivienne Medrano, Daniel MacDonald, Maritza Medrano
Cast
Erika Henningsen
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Hazbin Hotel is an adult animation series created and directed by Vivienne Medrano. Hazbin Hotel centers on Lucifer's daughter, who opens a hotel for misfit demons she thinks can be redeemed in order to reduce Hell's overpopulation. The first season of Hazbin Hotel premiered on Prime Video on January 19, 2024.
- Creator(s)
- Vivienne Medrano
- Seasons
- 1
- Streaming Service(s)
- Prime Video
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Helluva Boss
- Release Date
- November 25, 2019
Cast
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Brandon RogersBlitzø
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Richard Steven HorvitzMoxxie
Helluva Boss is an animated dark comedy series created by Vivienne Medrano. Set in the same universe as Medrano's Hazbin Hotel, the series follows the chaotic adventures of the employees of I.M.P. (Immediate Murder Professionals), an assassination company based in Hell, as they navigate their personal and professional lives. Featuring rich animation and sharp humor, the series explores themes of business, friendship, and the supernatural.
- Main Genre
- Animation
- Creator(s)
- Vivienne Medrano
- Seasons
- 1
Sources: Encyclopedia Britannica
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