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He is a powerful magus and subversive subordinate of [[Psaro the Manslayer]] who schemes of usurping his master as the ruler of monsterkind. | He is a powerful magus and subversive subordinate of [[Psaro the Manslayer]] who schemes of usurping his master as the ruler of monsterkind. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
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====Final Showdown==== | ====Final Showdown==== | ||
In the remakes, Aamon resurfaces in {{DQ4 Chapter 6}} as the true final boss, having somehow survived his run-in with the | In the remakes, Aamon resurfaces in {{DQ4 Chapter 6}} as the true final boss, having somehow survived his run-in with the Hero at [[Nadiria]] to assume control of Diabolic Hall. He has used the secret of evolution to take on a more powerful form and has taken the name of '''Astaroth''' to signify his self-appointed rank. Much like [[Psaro the Manslayer]], he has several forms: | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
Aamon is named after a demon found in traditional Christian demonology and is listed in the Ars Goetia, his name derived from either the Egyptian deity Amun or the chief Carthaginian god Baal Hammon. Aamon is described as a Grand Marquis of Hell who governs over 40 infernal legions. He can appear as either a fire-breathing wolf with a serpent as a tail or as a man with a raven's head with dog's teeth in its beak. Aamon is called upon to settle disputes between friends and enemies and has knowledge of all things past and things to come. | Aamon is named after a demon found in traditional Christian demonology and is listed in the Ars Goetia, his name derived from either the Egyptian deity Amun or the chief Carthaginian god Baal Hammon. Aamon is described as a Grand Marquis of Hell who governs over 40 infernal legions. He can appear as either a fire-breathing wolf with a serpent as a tail or as a man with a raven's head with dog's teeth in its beak. Aamon is called upon to settle disputes between friends and enemies and has knowledge of all things past and things to come. | ||
His final form's new name Ashtaroth is derived from the demon [[Wikipedia:Astaroth|Astaroth]], who is described as a Great Duke of Hell and forms an evil trinity with Beelzebub and Lucifer. He is likely named after the Phoenician goddess Astarte. | His final form's new name, Ashtaroth, is derived from the demon [[Wikipedia:Astaroth|Astaroth]], who is described as a Great Duke of Hell and forms an evil trinity with Beelzebub and Lucifer. He is likely named after the Phoenician goddess Astarte. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Metallic Monster Gallery Aamon.jpg|''Metallic Monsters Gallery''. | Metallic Monster Gallery Aamon.jpg|''Metallic Monsters Gallery''. | ||
DQT Ultimate Evil Priest.jpg|Ashtaroth in {{Tact}}. | DQT Ultimate Evil Priest.jpg|Ashtaroth in {{Tact}}. | ||
File:DQM3 key art 1.png|Key art for ''The Dark Prince'' | |||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact bosses]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Tact bosses]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk bosses]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Walk bosses]] | ||
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