Eligos is a "Demon of the Mind" summoned from the Necronomicon. It appears in the Books from Beyond episode of Ash vs Evil Dead.
It is described as the weakest of the demonic entities but displays impressive amounts power, rendering both Ash and Pablo helpless and even possessing Kelly undetected for a period.
In Other Media
The first appearance of Eligos outside of Ash vs Evil Dead (Army of Darkness: Ash For President).
Eligos makes his comic debut in the Army of Darkness: Ash For President One-Shot in a brief one page cameo.
Behind the Scenes
Eligos was designed by prosthetic designer Roger Murray.[1]
Powers and Abilities
Though a minor demonic entity, it has proven itself to possess powers that causes it's victims both physical and mental anguish inducement.
- Mind Manipulation - As stated above, it is a "Demon of the Mind" allowing him to control and manipulate an individuals mental perception causing various wiles.
- Flash Step - It can teleport in short distances confusing the individuals sight. This was demonstrated when Ash was having difficulty aiming at the demon's head.
- Telekinesis - Capable of controlling objects through the use of his mind. This was portrayed when the demon attacked the book clerk with broken shards of glass shooting towards him.
- Possession - It has displayed the ability to inhabit the body of mortals without being detected. Kelly was a victim of possession when the demon itself manifested in her body. However, the demon can be detected by paying attention to the uncharacteristic behavior of the possessed host.
Trivia
- The way Eligos is summoned and his powers to enter the minds of people is similar to Bill Cipher from Gravity Falls
- Despite being considered a minor Demon, Eligos easily over-powered Ash and his friends and was able to remain hidden within Kelly for a short while, resulting in the death of Pablo's uncle.
Gallery
Eligos action figure by NECA.