After readingchapter 131, you might be wondering who Astaroth isinBlack Clover. So here’s an article explaining everything about the mysterious devil of the manga.
Black Cloveris a manga full of mystery. All of its characters, be it the heroes, or the villains, always have something new to shock the fans. And the new chapter 331 ofBCtopped the list of all the mysteries ever unveiled in the series. Some fans were happy as their fan theories turned out to be true, while the dark truth about the Wizard King Lucious came as a surprise to most of the fans.
The underworld, Tree of Qliphoth, and most importantly, Astaroth were the major points of discussion in the new chapter, consequently making the fans wonder who Astaroth is and what his importance is to the show. Well, here’s everything you need to know about the mysterious devil.
Astaroth In Black Clover Explained
Astaroth is not just a character specially created for Black Clover; instead, his roots are deeply connected to ancient mythology. The devil’s name was derived from the Phoenician goddess of the 2nd millennium BC, Astarte. Similarly, Beelzebub and Lucifero are also connected to western mythology. Astaroth, the user of the Time Magic, along with the other two devils, complete the evil hierarchy.
Both, in the mythology and in the manga, Astaroth has its connections with the Tree Of Qliphoth. It’s a magical channel that connects the underworld with the living world. It’s only with the help of the Tree Of Qliphth that the demons can make their way into the living world.
In the manga, Astaroth disappeared from the underworld a long time back and never appeared ever after. Lucius Zogratis, the eldest of the Zogratis siblings, was the host of the time devil Astaroth. And to everyone’s surprise, chapter 131 ofBlack Cloverrevealed that till now, Lucius was hiding under the name Julius Novachrono in the Clover Kingdom. Damnatio was the one to unveil the real identity of Julius, as a result of which, he got himself killed.
