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The Babylonian Talmud (in Gittin 68) mentions a similar story where Solomon enslaves [[Ashmodai]], Prince of the Demons, to build the Temple, and he was disposed of temporarily by him. | The Babylonian Talmud (in Gittin 68) mentions a similar story where Solomon enslaves [[Asmoday|Ashmodai]], Prince of the Demons, to build the Temple, and he was disposed of temporarily by him. | ||
The most obvious Greek influence is Solomon's encounter with seven demons who are sisters. They introduce themselves to the king and describe their home among the stars and Mount Olympus. The seven demon-sisters represent the Pleiades of Greek mythology and their astrological relationship. | The most obvious Greek influence is Solomon's encounter with seven demons who are sisters. They introduce themselves to the king and describe their home among the stars and Mount Olympus. The seven demon-sisters represent the Pleiades of Greek mythology and their astrological relationship. | ||