Devil's Trident
While not named on Supernatural, this symbol associated with Hell appears on a number of occasions. The trident or pitchfork, appears to be both symbolic and a practical - it can prevent a demon from de-possessing its human meatsuit.
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5.20 The Devil You Know
Having fled his palatial home, Crowley has taken up residence in a ruined house, that has tridents painted on the walls and windows. When Crowley and Dean capture Brady in order to ascertain Pestilence's location, Crowley carves a trident into Brady's chest, telling Dean it will prevent the demon leaving the body.
Crowley: This bit of carving will tie our friend here down. No zapping off, no smoking out - locked in the meat suit.
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5.22 Swan Song
When Sam and Dean find Lucifer in Detroit in an abandoned building, he doodles a trident into a frosty window.
6.20 The Man Who Would Be King
When Crowley is bargaining with Castiel in Hell, they pass a portrait of Crowley wearing a NAZI-style uniform which bears a trident insignia on a patch on the left sleeve.
