Book 1 of Paradise Lost presents Satan with his angels fallen into Hell. When recovered, Satan awakens all his legions and speaks to them. The first he addresses is described as one next to himself in power, and next in crime, long after known in Palestine. Whats the name of this fallen angel?

A. Mammon

B. Ashtaroth

C. Moloch

D. Beelzebub

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