Behind the Folklore - Sin City

by crystalrach

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DEMON
In religion, folklore, and mythology a demon is a supernatural being that has generally been described as a malevolent spirit, and in Christian terms it is generally understood as a fallen angel, formerly of God. A demon is frequently depicted as a force that may be conjured and insecurely controlled. The "good" demon in recent use is largely a literary device (e.g., Maxwell's demon), though references to good demons can be found in Hesiod and Shakespeare. In common language, to "demonize" a person means to characterize or portray them as evil, or as the source of evil.

AZAZEL
Azazel is an enigmatic name from the Hebrew scriptures and Apocrypha, where the name is used interchangeably with Rameel and Gadriel. The word's first appearance is in Leviticus 16, where a goat is designated "for Azazel" and outcast in the desert as part of Yom Kippur.
Azazel is also known by the variant spellings "Azael" "Aziel" and "Asiel." (These names also translate to 'Angel of Death)

LUCIFER
Lucifer is a name frequently given to Satan in Judeo-Christian belief because of a particular interpretation of a passage in the Book of Isaiah. More specifically, it is supposed to have been Satan's name before being cast out of heaven.


OTHER REFERENCES
Sam: Sorry, Hef, maybe next time.
Sam is referring to Hugh Hefner, the founder of Playboy Enterprises.

Casey: You Winchester boys are famous. Not Lohan famous, but you know.
The demon is talking about Lindsey Lohan, an actress who is often mentioned in the tabloids.

Casy: Dick Cheney.
Dick Cheney is currently the US Vice-President.

Sam: You drink Hurricanes?
A hurricane is a cocktail made from lime juice, passion fruit syrup and rum.