[Transcriber’s Note: The references below to seals, such as “And this is
his Seal...”, are to the images printed above in the illustrations at
the start of the book, each indicated by the number of each spirit.]
(1.) BAEL.—The First Principal Spirit is a King ruling in the East,
called Bael. He maketh thee to go Invisible. He ruleth over 66 Legions
of Infernal Spirits. He appeareth in divers shapes, sometimes like a
Cat, sometimes like a Toad, and sometimes like a Man, and sometimes all
these forms at once. He speaketh hoarsely. This is his character which
is used to be worn as a Lamen before him who calleth him forth, or else
he will not do thee homage.
(2.) AGARES.—The Second Spirit is a Duke called Agreas, or Agares. He is
under the Power of the East, and cometh up in the form of an old fair
Man, riding upon a Crocodile, carrying a Goshawk upon his fist, and yet
mild in appearance. He maketh them to run that stand still, and bringeth
back runaways. He teaches all Languages or Tongues presently. He hath
power also to destroy Dignities both Spiritual and Temporal, and causeth
Earthquakes. He was of the Order of Virtues. He hath under his
government 31 Legions of Spirits. And this is his Seal or Character
which thou shalt wear as a Lamen before thee.
(3.) VASSAGO.—The Third Spirit is a Mighty Prince, being of the same
nature as Agares. He is called Vassago. This Spirit is of a Good Nature,
and his office is to declare things Past and to Come, and to discover
all things Hid or Lost. And he governeth 26 Legions of Spirits, and this
is his Seal.
(4.) SAMIGINA, or GAMIGIN.—The Fourth Spirit is Samigina, a Great
Marquis. He appeareth in the form of a little Horse or Ass, and then
into Human shape doth he change himself at the request of the Master. He
speaketh with a hoarse voice. He ruleth over 30 Legions of Inferiors. He
teaches all Liberal Sciences, and giveth account of Dead Souls that died
in sin. And his Seal is this, which is to be worn before the Magician
when he is Invocator, etc.
(5.) MARBAS.—The fifth Spirit is Marbas. He is a Great President, and
appeareth at first in the form of a Great Lion, but afterwards, at the
request of the Master, he putteth on Human Shape. He answereth truly of
things Hidden or Secret. He causeth Diseases and cureth them. Again, he
giveth great Wisdom and Knowledge in Mechanical Arts; and can change men
into other shapes. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is
this, which is to be worn as aforesaid.
(6.) VALEFOR.—The Sixth Spirit is Valefor. He is a mighty Duke, and
appeareth in the shape of a Lion with an Ass’s Head, bellowing. He is a
good Familiar, but tempteth them he is a familiar of to steal. He
governeth 10 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which is to be worn,
whether thou wilt have him for a Familiar, or not.
(7.) AMON.—The Seventh Spirit is Amon. He is a Marquis great in power,
and most stern. He appeareth like a Wolf with a Serpent’s tail, vomiting
out of his mouth flames of fire; but at the command of the Magician he
putteth on the shape of a Man with Dog’s teeth beset in a head like a
Raven; or else like a Man with a Raven’s head (simply). He telleth all
things Past and to Come. He procureth feuds and reconcileth
controversies between friends. He governeth 40 Legions of Spirits. His
Seal is this which is to be worn as aforesaid, etc.
(8.) BARBATOS.—The Eighth Spirit is Barbatos. He is a Great Duke, and
appeareth when the Sun is in Sagittary, with four noble Kings and their
companies of great troops. He giveth understanding of the singing of
Birds, and of the Voices of other creatures, such as the barking of
Dogs. He breaketh the Hidden Treasures open that have been laid by the
Enchantments of Magicians. He is of the Order of Virtues, of which some
part he retaineth still; and he knoweth all things Past, and to come,
and conciliateth Friends and those that be in Power. He ruleth over 30
Legions of Spirits. His Seal of Obedience is this, the which wear before
thee as aforesaid.
(9) PAIMON.—The Ninth Spirit in this Order is Paimon, a Great King, and
very obedient unto LUCIFER. He appeareth in the form of a Man sitting
upon a Dromedary with a Crown most glorious upon his head. There goeth
before him also an Host of Spirits, like Men with Trumpets and well
sounding Cymbals, and all other sorts of Musical Instruments. He hath a
great Voice, and roareth at his first coming, and his speech is such
that the Magician cannot well understand unless he can compel him. This
Spirit can teach all Arts and Sciences, and other secret things. He can
discover unto thee what the Earth is, and what holdeth it up in the
Waters; and what Mind is, and where it is; or any other thing thou
mayest desire to know. He giveth Dignity, and confirmeth the same. He
bindeth or maketh any man subject unto the Magician if he so desire it.
He giveth good Familiars, and such as can teach all Arts. He is to be
observed towards the West. He is of the Order of Dominations.[13] He
hath under him 200 Legions of Spirits, and part of them are of the Order
of Angels, and the other part of Potentates. Now if thou callest this
Spirit Paimon alone, thou must make him some offering; and there will
attend him two Kings called LABAL and ABALIM, and also other Spirits who
be of the Order of Potentates in his Host, and 25 Legions. And those
Spirits which be subject unto them are not always with them unless the
Magician do compel them. His Character is this which must be worn as a
Lamen before thee, etc.
(10.) BUER.—The Tenth Spirit is Buer, a Great President. He appeareth in
Sagittary, and that is his shape when the Sun is there. He teaches
Philosophy, both Moral and Natural, and the Logic Art, and also the
Virtues of all Herbs and Plants. He healeth all distempers in man, and
giveth good Familiars. He governeth 50 Legions of Spirits, and his
Character of obedience is this, which thou must wear when thou callest
him forth unto appearance.
(11.) GUSION.—The Eleventh Spirit in order is a great and strong Duke,
called Gusion. He appeareth like a Xenopilus. He telleth all things,
Past, Present, and to Come, and showeth the meaning and resolution of
all questions thou mayest ask. He conciliateth and reconcileth
friendships, and giveth Honour and Dignity unto any. He ruleth over 40
Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, the which wear thou as aforesaid.
(12.) SITRI.—The Twelfth Spirit is Sitri. He is a Great Prince and
appeareth at first with a Leopard’s head and the Wings of a Gryphon, but
after the command of the Master of the Exorcism he putteth on Human
shape, and that very beautiful. He enflameth men with Women’s love, and
Women with Men’s love; and causeth them also to show themselves naked if
it be desired. He governeth 60 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, to
be worn as a Lamen before thee, etc.
(13.) BELETH.—The Thirteenth Spirit is called Beleth (or Bileth, or
Bilet). He is a mighty King and terrible. He rideth on a pale horse with
trumpets and other kinds of musical instruments playing before him. He
is very furious at his first appearance, that is, while the Exorcist
layeth his courage; for to do this he must hold a Hazel Wand in his
hand, striking it out towards the South and East Quarters, make a
triangle, △, without the Circle, and then command him into it by the
Bonds and Charges of Spirits as hereafter followeth. And if he doth not
enter into the triangle, △, at your threats, rehearse the Bonds and
Charms before him, and then he will yield Obedience and come into it,
and do what he is commanded by the Exorcist. Yet he must receive him
courteously because he is a Great King, and do homage unto him, as the
Kings and Princes do that attend upon him. And thou must have always a
Silver Ring on the middle finger of the left hand held against thy
face,[14] as they do yet before AMAYMON. This Great King Beleth causeth
all the love that may be, both of Men and of Women, until the Master
Exorcist hath had his desire fulfilled. He is of the Order of Powers,
and he governeth 85 Legions of Spirits. His Noble Seal is this, which is
to be worn before thee at working.
(14.) LERAJE, or LERAIKHA.—The Fourteenth Spirit is called Leraje (or
Leraie). He is a Marquis Great in Power, showing himself in the likeness
of an Archer clad in Green, and carrying a Bow and Quiver. He causeth
all great Battles and Contests; and maketh wounds to putrefy that are
made with Arrows by Archers. This belongeth unto Sagittary. He governeth
30 Legions of Spirits, and this is his Seal, etc.
(15.) ELIGOS.—The Fifteenth Spirit in Order is Eligos, a Great Duke, and
appeareth in the form of a goodly Knight, carrying a Lance, an Ensign,
and a Serpent. He discovereth hidden things, and knoweth things to come;
and of Wars, and how the Soldiers will or shall meet. He causeth the
Love of Lords and Great Persons. He governeth 60 Legions of Spirits. His
Seal is this, etc.
(16.) ZEPAR.—The Sixteenth Spirit is Zepar. He is a Great Duke, and
appeareth in Red Apparel and Armour, like a Soldier. His office is to
cause Women to love Men, and to bring them together in love. He also
maketh them barren. He governeth 26 Legions of Inferior Spirits, and his
Seal is this, which he obeyeth when he seeth it.
(17.) BOTIS.—The Seventeenth Spirit is Botis, a Great President, and an
Earl. He appeareth at the first show in the form of an ugly Viper, then
at the command of the Magician he putteth on a Human shape with Great
Teeth, and two Horns, carrying a bright and sharp Sword in his hand. He
telleth all things Past, and to Come, and reconcileth Friends and Foes.
He ruleth over 60 Legions of Spirits, and this is his Seal, etc.
(18.) BATHIN.—The Eighteenth Spirit is Bathin. He is a Mighty and Strong
Duke, and appeareth like a Strong Man with the tail of a Serpent,
sitting upon a Pale-Coloured Horse. He knoweth the Virtues of Herbs and
Precious Stones, and can transport men suddenly from one country to
another. He ruleth over 30 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this which is
to be worn as aforesaid.
(19.) SALLOS.—The Nineteenth Spirit is Sallos (or Saleos). He is a Great
and Mighty Duke, and appeareth in the form of a gallant Soldier riding
on a Crocodile, with a Ducal Crown on his head, but peaceably. He
causeth the Love of Women to Men, and of Men to Women; and governeth 30
Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, etc.
(20.) PURSON.—The Twentieth Spirit is Purson, a Great King. His
appearance is comely, like a Man with a Lion’s face, carrying a cruel
Viper in his hand, and riding upon a Bear. Going before him are many
Trumpets sounding. He knoweth all things hidden, and can discover
Treasure, and tell all things Past, Present, and to Come. He can take a
Body either Human or Aërial, and answereth truly of all Earthly things
both Secret and Divine, and of the Creation of the World. He bringeth
forth good Familiars, and under his Government there be 22 Legions of
Spirits, partly of the Order of Virtues and partly of the Order of
Thrones. His Mark, Seal, or Character is this, unto the which he oweth
obedience, and which thou shalt wear in time of action, etc.
(21.) MARAX.—The Twenty-first Spirit is Marax.[15] He is a Great Earl
and President. He appeareth like a great Bull with a Man’s face. His
office is to make Men very knowing in Astronomy, and all other Liberal
Sciences; also he can give good Familiars, and wise, knowing the virtues
of Herbs and Stones which be precious. He governeth 30 Legions of
Spirits, and his Seal is this, which must be made and worn as aforesaid,
etc.
(22.) IPOS.—The Twenty-second Spirit is Ipos. He is an Earl, and a
Mighty Prince, and appeareth in the form of an Angel with a Lion’s Head,
and a Goose’s Foot, and Hare’s Tail. He knoweth all things Past,
Present, and to Come. He maketh men witty and bold. He governeth 36
Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which thou shalt wear, etc.
(23.) AIM.—The Twenty-third Spirit is Aim. He is a Great Strong Duke. He
appeareth in the form of a very handsome Man in body, but with three
Heads; the first, like a Serpent, the second like a Man having two Stars
on his Forehead, the third like a Calf. He rideth on a Viper, carrying a
Firebrand in his Hand, wherewith he setteth cities, castles, and great
Places, on fire. He maketh thee witty in all manner of ways, and giveth
true answers unto private matters. He governeth 26 Legions of Inferior
Spirits; and his Seal is this, which wear thou as aforesaid, etc.
(24.) NABERIUS.—The Twenty-fourth Spirit is Naberius. He is a most
valiant Marquis, and showeth in the form of a Black Crane, fluttering
about the Circle, and when he speaketh it is with a hoarse voice. He
maketh men cunning in all Arts and Sciences, but especially in the Art
of Rhetoric. He restoreth lost Dignities and Honours. He governeth 19
Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which is to be worn, etc.
(25.) GLASYA-LABOLAS.—The Twenty-fifth Spirit is Glasya-Labolas. He is a
Mighty President and Earl, and showeth himself in the form of a Dog with
Wings like a Gryphon. He teacheth all Arts and Sciences in an instant,
and is an Author of Bloodshed and Manslaughter. He teacheth all things
Past, and to Come. If desired he causeth the love both of Friends and of
Foes. He can make a Man to go Invisible. And he hath under his command
36 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, to be, etc.
(26.) BUNE, or BIMÉ.—The Twenty-sixth Spirit is Buné (or Bim). He is a
Strong, Great and Mighty Duke. He appeareth in the form of a Dragon with
three heads, one like a Dog, one like a Gryphon, and one like a Man. He
speaketh with a high and comely Voice. He changeth the Place of the
Dead, and causeth the Spirits which be under him to gather together upon
your Sepulchres. He giveth Riches unto a Man, and maketh him Wise and
Eloquent. He giveth true Answers unto Demands. And he governeth 30
Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, unto the which he oweth Obedience.
He hath another Seal (which is the first of these,[16] but the last is
the best).[17]
(27.) RONOVÉ.—The Twenty-seventh Spirit is Ronové. He appeareth in the
Form of a Monster. He teacheth the Art of Rhetoric very well and giveth
Good Servants, Knowledge of Tongues, and Favours with Friends or Foes.
He is a Marquis and Great Earl; and there be under his command 19
Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, etc.
(28.) BERITH.—The Twenty-eighth Spirit in Order, as Solomon bound them,
is named Berith. He is a Mighty, Great, and Terrible Duke. He hath two
other Names given unto him by men of later times, viz.: BEALE, or BEAL,
and BOFRY or BOLFRY. He appeareth in the Form of a Soldier with Red
Clothing, riding upon a Red Horse, and having a Crown of Gold upon his
head. He giveth true answers, Past, Present, and to Come. Thou must make
use of a Ring in calling him forth, as is before spoken of regarding
Beleth.[18] He can turn all metals into Gold. He can give Dignities, and
can confirm them unto Man. He speaketh with a very clear and subtle
Voice. He governeth 26 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, etc.
(29.) ASTAROTH.—The Twenty-ninth Spirit is Astaroth. He is a Mighty,
Strong Duke, and appeareth in the Form of an hurtful Angel riding on an
Infernal Beast like a Dragon, and carrying in his right hand a Viper.
Thou must in no wise let him approach too near unto thee, lest he do
thee damage by his Noisome Breath. Wherefore the Magician must hold the
Magical Ring near his face, and that will defend him. He giveth true
answers of things Past, Present, and to Come, and can discover all
Secrets. He will declare wittingly how the Spirits fell, if desired, and
the reason of his own fall. He can make men wonderfully knowing in all
Liberal Sciences. He ruleth 40 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this,
which wear thou as a Lamen before thee, or else he will not appear nor
yet obey thee, etc.
(30.) FORNEUS.—The Thirtieth Spirit is Forneus. He is a Mighty and Great
Marquis, and appeareth in the Form of a Great Sea-Monster. He teacheth,
and maketh men wonderfully knowing in the Art of Rhetoric. He causeth
men to have a Good Name, and to have the knowledge and understanding of
Tongues. He maketh one to be beloved of his Foes as well as of his
Friends. He governeth 29 Legions of Spirits, partly of the Order of
Thrones, and partly of that of Angels. His Seal is this, which wear
thou, etc.
(31.) FORAS.—The Thirty-first Spirit is Foras. He is a Mighty President,
and appeareth in the Form of a Strong Man in Human Shape. He can give
the understanding to Men how they may know the Virtues of all Herbs and
Precious Stones. He teacheth the Arts of Logic and Ethics in all their
parts. If desired he maketh men invisible,[19] and to live long, and to
be eloquent. He can discover Treasures and recover things Lost. He
ruleth over 29 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, which wear
thou, etc.
(32.) ASMODAY.—The Thirty-second Spirit is Asmoday, or Asmodai. He is a
Great King, Strong, and Powerful. He appeareth with Three Heads, whereof
the first is like a Bull, the second like a Man, and the third like a
Ram; he hath also the tail of a Serpent, and from his mouth issue Flames
of Fire. His Feet are webbed like those of a Goose. He sitteth upon an
Infernal Dragon, and beareth in his hand a Lance with a Banner. He is
first and choicest under the Power of AMAYMON, he goeth before all
other. When the Exorcist hath a mind to call him, let it be abroad, and
let him stand on his feet all the time of action, with his Cap or
Head-dress off; for if it be on, AMAYMON will deceive him and call all
his actions to be bewrayed. But as soon as the Exorcist seeth Asmoday in
the shape aforesaid, he shall call him by his Name, saying: “Art thou
Asmoday?” and he will not deny it, and by-and-by he will bow down unto
the ground. He giveth the Ring of Virtues; he teacheth the Arts of
Arithmetic, Astronomy, Geometry, and all handicrafts absolutely. He
giveth true and full answers unto thy demands. He maketh one Invincible.
He showeth the place where Treasures lie, and guardeth it. He, amongst
the Legions of AMAYMON governeth 72 Legions of Spirits Inferior. His
Seal is this which thou must wear as a Lamen upon thy breast, etc.
(33.) GAAP.—The Thirty-third Spirit is Gäap. He is a Great President and
a Mighty Prince. He appeareth when the Sun is in some of the Southern
Signs, in a Human Shape, going before Four Great and Mighty Kings, as if
he were a Guide to conduct them along on their way. His Office is to
make men Insensible or Ignorant; as also in Philosophy to make them
Knowing, and in all the Liberal Sciences. He can cause Love or Hatred,
also he can teach thee to consecrate those things that belong to the
Dominion of AMAYMON his King. He can deliver Familiars out of the
Custody of other Magicians, and answereth truly and perfectly of things
Past, Present, and to Come. He can carry and re-carry men very speedily
from one Kingdom to another, at the Will and Pleasure of the Exorcist.
He ruleth over 66 Legions of Spirits, and he was of the Order of
Potentates. His Seal is this to be made and to be worn as aforesaid,
etc.
(34.) FURFUR.—The Thirty-fourth Spirit is Furfur. He is a Great and
Mighty Earl, appearing in the Form of an Hart with a Fiery Tail. He
never speaketh truth unless he be compelled, or brought up within a
triangle, △. Being therein, he will take upon himself the Form of an
Angel. Being bidden, he speaketh with a hoarse voice. Also he will
wittingly urge Love between Man and Woman. He can raise Lightnings and
Thunders, Blasts, and Great Tempestuous Storms. And he giveth True
Answers both of Things Secret and Divine, if commanded. He ruleth over
26 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, etc.
(35.) MARCHOSIAS.—The Thirty-fifth Spirit is Marchosias. He is a Great
and Mighty Marquis, appearing at first in the Form of a Wolf[20] having
Gryphon’s Wings, and a Serpent’s Tail, and Vomiting Fire out of his
mouth. But after a time, at the command of the Exorcist he putteth on
the Shape of a Man. And he is a strong fighter. He was of the Order of
Dominations. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits. He told his Chief, who
was Solomon, that after 1,200 years he had hopes to return unto the
Seventh Throne. And his Seal is this, to be made and worn as a Lamen,
etc.
(36.) STOLAS, OR STOLOS.—The Thirty-sixth Spirit is Stolas, or Stolos.
He is a Great and Powerful Prince, appearing in the Shape of a Mighty
Raven at first before the Exorcist; but after he taketh the image of a
Man. He teacheth the Art of Astronomy, and the Virtues of Herbs and
Precious Stones. He governeth 26 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is
this, which is, etc.
(37.) PHENEX.—The Thirty-Seventh Spirit is Phenex (or Pheynix). He is a
great Marquis, and appeareth like the Bird Phœnix, having the Voice of a
Child. He singeth many sweet notes before the Exorcist, which he must
not regard, but by-and-by he must bid him put on Human Shape. Then he
will speak marvellously of all wonderful Sciences if required. He is a
Poet, good and excellent. And he will be willing to perform thy
requests. He hath hopes also to return to the Seventh Throne after 1,200
years more, as he said unto Solomon. He governeth 20 Legions of Spirits.
And his Seal is this, which wear thou, etc.
(38.) HALPHAS, or MALTHUS.—The Thirty-eighth Spirit is Halphas, or
Malthous (or Malthas). He is a Great Earl, and appeareth in the Form of
a Stock-Dove. He speaketh with a hoarse Voice. His Office is to build up
Towers, and to furnish them with Ammunition and Weapons, and to send
Men-of-War[21] to places appointed. He ruleth over 26 Legions of
Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.
(39.) MALPHAS.—The Thirty-ninth Spirit is Malphas. He appeareth at first
like a Crow, but after he will put on Human Shape at the request of the
Exorcist, and speak with a hoarse Voice. He is a Mighty President and
Powerful. He can build Houses and High Towers, and can bring to thy
Knowledge Enemies’ Desires and Thoughts, and that which they have done.
He giveth Good Familiars. If thou makest a Sacrifice unto him he will
receive it kindly and willingly, but he will deceive him that doth it.
He governeth 40 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.
(40.) RAUM.—The Fortieth Spirit is Räum. He is a Great Earl; and
appeareth at first in the Form of a Crow, but after the Command of the
Exorcist he putteth on Human Shape. His office is to steal Treasures out
King’s Houses, and to carry it whither he is commanded, and to destroy
Cities and Dignities of Men, and to tell all things, Past, and What Is,
and what Will Be; and to cause Love between Friends and Foes. He was of
the Order of Thrones. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal
is this, which wear thou as aforesaid.
(41.) FOCALOR.—The Forty-first Spirit is Focalor, or Forcalor, or
Furcalor. He is a Mighty Duke and Strong. He appeareth in the Form of a
Man with Gryphon’s Wings. His office is to slay Men, and to drown them
in the Waters, and to overthrow Ships of War, for he hath Power over
both Winds and Seas; but he will not hurt any man or thing if he be
commanded to the contrary by the Exorcist. He also hath hopes to return
to the Seventh Throne after 1,000 years. He governeth 30 Legions of
Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.
(42.) VEPAR.—The Forty-second Spirit is Vepar, or Vephar. He is a Duke
Great and Strong and appeareth like a Mermaid. His office is to govern
the Waters, and to guide Ships laden with Arms, Armour, and Ammunition,
etc., thereon. And at the request of the Exorcist he can cause the seas
to be right stormy and to appear full of ships. Also he maketh men to
die in Three Days by Putrefying Wounds or Sores, and causing Worms to
breed in them. He governeth 29 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this,
etc.
(43.) SABNOCK.—The Forty-third Spirit, as King Solomon commanded them
into the Vessel of Brass, is called Sabnock, or Savnok. He is a Marquis,
Mighty, Great and Strong, appearing in the Form of an Armed Soldier with
a Lion’s Head, riding on a pale-coloured horse. His office is to build
high Towers, Castles and Cities, and to furnish them with Armour, etc.
Also he can afflict Men for many days with Wounds and with Sores rotten
and full of Worms. He giveth Good Familiars at the request of the
Exorcist. He commandeth 50 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is this,
etc.
(44.) SHAX.—The Forty-fourth Spirit is Shax, or Shaz (or Shass). He is a
Great Marquis and appeareth in the Form of a Stock-Dove, speaking with a
voice hoarse, but yet subtle. His Office is to take away the Sight,
Hearing, or Understanding of any Man or Woman at the command of the
Exorcist; and to steal money out of the houses of Kings, and to carry it
again in 1,200 years. If commanded he will fetch Horses at the request
of the Exorcist, or any other thing. But he must first be commanded into
a Triangle, △, or else he will deceive him, and tell him many Lies. He
can discover all things that are Hidden, and not kept by Wicked Spirits.
He giveth good Familiars, sometimes. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits,
and his Seal is this, etc.
(45.) VINÉ.—The Forty-fifth Spirit is Viné, or Vinea. He is a Great
King, and an Earl; and appeareth in the Form of a Lion,[22] riding upon
a Black Horse, and bearing a Viper in his hand. His Office is to
discover Things Hidden, Witches, Wizards, and Things Present, Past, and
to Come. He, at the command of the Exorcist will build Towers, overthrow
Great Stone Walls, and make the Waters rough with Storms. He governeth
36 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, which wear thou, as
aforesaid, etc.
(46.) BIFRONS.—The Forty-sixth Spirit is called Bifrons, or Bifröus, or
Bifrovs. He is an Earl, and appeareth in the Form of a Monster; but
after a while, at the Command of the Exorcist, he putteth on the shape
of a Man. His Office is to make one knowing in Astrology, Geometry, and
other Arts and Sciences. He teacheth the Virtues of Precious Stones and
Woods. He changeth Dead Bodies, and putteth them in another place; also
he lighteth seeming Candles upon the Graves of the Dead. He hath under
his Command 6 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which he will own
and submit unto, etc.
(47.) UVALL, VUAL, or VOVAL.—The Forty-seventh Spirit is Uvall, or Vual,
or Voval. He is a Duke, Great, Mighty, and Strong; and appeareth in the
Form of a Mighty Dromedary at the first, but after a while at the
Command of the Exorcist he putteth on Human Shape, and speaketh the
Egyptian Tongue, but not perfectly.[23] His Office is to procure the
Love of Woman, and to tell Things Past, Present, and to Come. He also
procureth Friendship between Friends and Foes. He was of the Order of
Potestates or Powers. He governeth 37 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal
is this, to be made and worn before thee, etc.
(48.) HAAGENTI.—The Forty-eighth Spirit is Haagenti. He is a President,
appearing in the Form of a Mighty Bull with Gryphon’s Wings. This is at
first, but after, at the Command of the Exorcist he putteth on Human
Shape. His Office is to make Men wise, and to instruct them in divers
things; also to Transmute all Metals into Gold; and to change Wine into
Water, and Water into Wine. He governeth 33 Legions of Spirits, and his
Seal is this, etc.
(49.) CROCELL.—The Forty-ninth Spirit is Crocell, or Crokel. He
appeareth in the Form of an Angel. He is a Duke Great and Strong,
speaking something Mystically of Hidden Things. He teacheth the Art of
Geometry and the Liberal Sciences. He, at the Command of the Exorcist,
will produce Great Noises like the Rushings of many Waters, although
there be none. He warmeth Waters, and discovereth Baths. He was of the
Order of Potestates, or Powers, before his fall, as he declared unto the
King Solomon. He governeth 48 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, the
which wear thou as aforesaid.
(50.) FURCAS.—The Fiftieth Spirit is Furcas. He is a Knight, and
appeareth in the Form of a Cruel Old Man with a long Beard and a hoary
Head, riding upon a pale-coloured Horse, with a Sharp Weapon in his
hand. His Office is to teach the Arts of Philosophy, Astrology,
Rhetoric, Logic, Cheiromancy, and Pyromancy, in all their parts, and
perfectly. He hath under his Power 20 Legions of Spirits. His Seal, or
Mark, is thus made, etc.
(51.) BALAM.—The Fifty-first Spirit is Balam or Balaam. He is a
Terrible, Great, and Powerful King. He appeareth with three Heads: the
first is like that of a Bull; the second is like that of a Man; the
third is like that of a Ram. He hath the Tail of a Serpent, and Flaming
Eyes. He rideth upon a furious Bear, and carrieth a Boshawk upon his
Fist. He speaketh with a hoarse Voice, giving True Answers of Things
Past, Present, and to Come. He maketh men to go Invisible, and also to
be Witty. He governeth 40 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, etc.
(52.) ALLOCES.—The Fifty-second Spirit is Alloces, or Alocas. He is a
Duke, Great, Mighty, and Strong, appearing in the Form of a Soldier[24]
riding upon a Great Horse. His Face is like that of a Lion, very Red,
and having Flaming Eyes. His Speech is hoarse and very big.[25] His
Office is to teach the Art of Astronomy, and all the Liberal Sciences.
He bringeth unto thee Good Familiars; also he ruleth over 36 Legions of
Spirits. His Seal is this, which, etc.
(53.) CAMIO or CAIM.—The Fifty-third Spirit is Camio, or Caim. He is a
Great President, and appeareth in the Form of the Bird called a Thrush
at first, but afterwards he putteth on the Shape of a Man carrying in
his Hand a Sharp Sword. He seemeth to answer in Burning Ashes, or in
Coals of Fire. He is a Good Disputer. His Office is to give unto Men the
Understanding of all Birds, Lowing of Bullocks, Barking of Dogs, and
other Creatures; and also of the Voice of the Waters. He giveth True
Answers of Things to Come. He was of the Order of Angels, but now ruleth
over 30 Legions of Spirits Infernal. His Seal is this, which wear thou,
etc.
(54.) MURMUR, or MURMUS.—The Fifty-fourth Spirit is called Murmur, or
Murmus, or Murmux. He is a Great Duke, and an Earl; and appeareth in the
Form of a Warrior riding upon a Gryphon, with a Ducal Crown upon his
Head. There do go before him those his Ministers with great Trumpets
sounding. His Office is to teach Philosophy perfectly, and to constrain
Souls Deceased to come before the Exorcist to answer those questions
which he may wish to put to them, if desired. He was partly of the Order
of Thrones, and partly of that of Angels. He now ruleth 30 Legions of
Spirits. And his Seal is this, etc.
(55.) OROBAS.—The Fifty-fifth Spirit is Orobas. He is a great and Mighty
Prince, appearing at first like a Horse; but after the command of the
Exorcist he putteth on the Image of a Man. His Office is to discover all
things Past, Present, and to Come; also to give Dignities, and
Prelacies, and the Favour of Friends and of Foes. He giveth True Answers
of Divinity, and of the Creation of the World. He is very faithful unto
the Exorcist, and will not suffer him to be tempted of any Spirit. He
governeth 20 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, etc.
(56.) GREMORY, or GAMORI.—The Fifty-sixth Spirit is Gremory, or Gamori.
He is a Duke Strong and Powerful, and appeareth in the Form of a
Beautiful Woman, with a Duchess’s Crown tied about her waist, and riding
on a Great Camel. His Office is to tell of all Things Past, Present, and
to Come; and of Treasures Hid, and what they lie in; and to procure the
Love of Women both Young and Old. He governeth 26 Legions of Spirits,
and his Seal is this, etc.
(57.) OSÉ, or VOSO.—The Fifty-seventh Spirit is Oso, Osé, or Voso. He is
a Great President, and appeareth like a Leopard at the first, but after
a little time he putteth on the Shape of a Man. His Office is to make
one cunning in the Liberal Sciences, and to give True Answers of Divine
and Secret Things; also to change a Man into any Shape that the Exorcist
pleaseth, so that he that is so changed will not think any other thing
than that he is in verity that Creature or Thing he is changed into. He
governeth 30[26] Legions of Spirits, and this is his Seal, etc.
(58.) AMY, or AVNAS.—The Fifty-eighth Spirit is Amy, or Avnas. He is a
Great President, and appeareth at first in the Form of a Flaming Fire;
but after a while he putteth on the Shape of a Man. His office is to
make one Wonderful Knowing[27] in Astrology and all the Liberal
Sciences. He giveth Good Familiars, and can bewray Treasure that is kept
by Spirits. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this,
etc.
(59.) ORIAX, or ORIAS.—The Fifty-ninth Spirit is Oriax, or Orias. He is
a Great Marquis, and appeareth in the Form of a Lion,[28] riding upon a
Horse Mighty and Strong, with a Serpent’s Tail;[29] and he holdeth in
his Right Hand two Great Serpents hissing. His Office is to teach the
Virtues of the Stars, and to know the Mansions of the Planets, and how
to understand their Virtues. He also transformeth Men, and he giveth
Dignities, Prelacies, and Confirmation thereof; also Favour with Friends
and with Foes. He doth govern 30 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is
this, etc.
(60.) VAPULA, or NAPHULA.—The Sixtieth Spirit is Vapula, or Naphula. He
is a Duke Great, Mighty, and Strong; appearing in the Form of a Lion
with Gryphon’s Wings. His Office is to make Men Knowing in all
Handcrafts and Professions, also in Philosophy, and other Sciences. He
governeth 36 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal or Character is thus made,
and thou shalt wear it as aforesaid, etc.
(61.) ZAGAN.—The Sixty-first Spirit is Zagan. He is a Great King and
President, appearing at first in the Form of a Bull with Gryphon’s
Wings; but after a while he putteth on Human Shape. He maketh Men Witty.
He can turn Wine into Water, and Blood into Wine, also Water into Wine.
He can turn all Metals into Coin of the Dominion that Metal is of. He
can even make Fools wise. He governeth 33 Legions of Spirits, and his
Seal is this, etc.
(62.) VOLAC, or VALAK, or VALU, or UALAC.—The Sixty-second Spirit is
Volac, or Valak, or Valu. He is a President Mighty and Great, and
appeareth like a Child with Angel’s Wings, riding on a Two-headed
Dragon. His Office is to give True Answers of Hidden Treasures, and to
tell where Serpents may be seen. The which he will bring unto the
Exorciser without any Force or Strength being by him employed. He
governeth 38 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is thus.
(63.) ANDRAS.—The Sixty-third Spirit is Andras. He is a Great Marquis,
appearing in the Form of an Angel with a Head like a Black Night Raven,
riding upon a strong Black Wolf, and having a Sharp and Bright Sword
flourished aloft in his hand. His Office is to sow Discords. If the
Exorcist have not a care, he will slay both him and his fellows. He
governeth 30 Legions of Spirits, and this is his Seal, etc.
(64.) HAURES, or HAURAS, or HAVRES, or FLAUROS.—The Sixty-fourth Spirit
is Haures, or Hauras, or Havres, or Flauros. He is a Great Duke, and
appeareth at first like a Leopard, Mighty, Terrible, and Strong, but
after a while, at the Command of the Exorcist, he putteth on Human Shape
with Eyes Flaming and Fiery, and a most Terrible Countenance. He giveth
True Answers of all things, Present, Past, and to Come. But if he be not
commanded into a Triangle, △, he will Lie in all these Things, and
deceive and beguile the Exorcist in these things, or in such and such
business. He will, lastly, talk of the Creation of the World, and of
Divinity, and of how he and other Spirits fell. He destroyeth and
burneth up those who be the Enemies of the Exorcist should he so desire
it; also he will not suffer him to be tempted by any other Spirit or
otherwise. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, to
be worn as a Lamen, etc.
(65.) ANDREALPHUS.—The Sixty-fifth Spirit is Andrealphus. He is a Mighty
Marquis, appearing at first in the form of a Peacock, with great Noises.
But after a time he putteth on Human shape. He can teach Geometry
perfectly. He maketh Men very subtle therein; and in all Things
pertaining unto Mensuration or Astronomy. He can transform a Man into
the Likeness of a Bird. He governeth 30 Legions of Infernal Spirits, and
his Seal is this, etc.
(66.) CIMEJES, or CIMEIES, or KIMARIS.—The Sixty-sixth Spirit is
Cimejes, or Cimeies, or Kimaris. He is a Marquis, Mighty, Great, Strong
and Powerful, appearing like a Valiant Warrior riding upon a goodly
Black Horse. He ruleth over all Spirits in the parts of Africa. His
Office is to teach perfectly Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric, and to discover
things Lost or Hidden, and Treasures. He governeth 20 Legions of
Infernals; and his Seal is this, etc.
(67.) AMDUSIAS, or AMDUKIAS.—The Sixty-seventh Spirit is Amdusias, or
Amdukias. He is a Duke Great and Strong, appearing at first like a
Unicorn, but at the request of the Exorcist he standeth before him in
Human Shape, causing Trumpets, and all manner of Musical Instruments to
be heard, but not soon or immediately. Also he can cause Trees to bend
and incline according to the Exorcist’s Will. He giveth Excellent
Familiars. He governeth 29 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this,
etc.
(68.) BELIAL.—The Sixty-eighth Spirit is Belial. He is a Mighty and a
Powerful King, and was created next after LUCIFER. He appeareth in the
Form of Two Beautiful Angels sitting in a Chariot of Fire. He speaketh
with a Comely Voice, and declareth that he fell first from among the
worthier sort, that were before Michael, and other Heavenly Angels. His
Office is to distribute Presentations and Senatorships, etc.; and to
cause favour of Friends and of Foes. He giveth excellent Familiars, and
governeth 50 Legions of Spirits. Note well that this King Belial must
have Offerings, Sacrifices and Gifts presented unto him by the Exorcist,
or else he will not give True Answers unto his Demands. But then he
tarrieth not one hour in the Truth, unless he be constrained by Divine
Power. And his Seal is this, which is to be worn as aforesaid, etc.
(69.) DECARABIA.—The Sixty-ninth Spirit is Decarabia. He appeareth in
the Form of a Star in a Pentacle, at first; but after, at the command of
the Exorcist, he putteth on the image of a Man. His Office is to
discover the Virtues of Birds and Precious Stones, and to make the
Similitude of all kinds of Birds to fly before the Exorcist, singing and
drinking as natural Birds do. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits, being
himself a Great Marquis. And this is his Seal, which is to be worn, etc.
(70.) SEERE, SEAR, or SEIR.—The Seventieth Spirit is Seere, Sear, or
Seir. He is a Mighty Prince, and Powerful, under AMAYMON, King of the
East. He appeareth in the Form of a Beautiful Man, riding upon a Winged
Horse. His Office is to go and come; and to bring abundance of things to
pass on a sudden, and to carry or recarry anything whither thou wouldest
have it to go, or whence thou wouldest have it from. He can pass over
the whole Earth in the twinkling of an Eye. He giveth a True relation of
all sorts of Theft, and of Treasure hid, and of many other things. He is
of an indifferent Good Nature, and is willing to do anything which the
Exorcist desireth. He governeth 26 Legions of Spirits. And this his Seal
is to be worn, etc.
(71.) DANTALION.—The Seventy-first Spirit is Dantalion. He is a Duke
Great and Mighty, appearing in the Form of a Man with many Countenances,
all Men’s and Women’s Faces; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His
Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the
Secret Counsel of any one; for he knoweth the Thoughts of all Men and
Women, and can change them at his Will. He can cause Love, and show the
Similitude of any person, and show the same by a Vision, let them be in
what part of the World they Will. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits;
and this is his Seal, which wear thou, etc.
(72.) ANDROMALIUS.—The Seventy-second Spirit in Order is named
Andromalius. He is an Earl, Great and Mighty, appearing in the Form of a
Man holding a Great Serpent in his Hand. His Office is to bring back
both a Thief, and the Goods which be stolen; and to discover all
Wickedness, and Underhand Dealing; and to punish all Thieves and other
Wicked People and also to discover Treasures that be Hid. He ruleth over
36 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, the which wear thou as
aforesaid, etc.
THESE be the 72 Mighty Kings and Princes which King Solomon Commanded
into a Vessel of Brass, together with their Legions. Of whom BELIAL,
BILETH, ASMODAY, and GAAP, were Chief. And it is to be noted that
Solomon did this because of their pride, for he never declared other
reason why he thus bound them. And when he had thus bound them up and
sealed the Vessel, he by Divine Power did chase them all into a deep
Lake or Hole in Babylon. And they of Babylon, wondering to see such a
thing, they did then go wholly into the Lake, to break the Vessel open,
expecting to find great store of Treasure therein. But when they had
broken it open, out flew the Chief Spirits immediately, with their
Legions following them; and they were all restored to their former
places except BELIAL, who entered into a certain Image, and thence gave
answers unto those who did offer Sacrifices unto him, and did worship
the Image as their God, etc.
Footnote 13:
Or Dominions, as they are usually termed.
Footnote 14:
To protect him from the flaming breath of the enraged Spirit; the
design is given at the end of the instructions for the Magical Circle,
etc., later on in the Goetia.
Footnote 15:
In some Codices written Morax, but I consider the above the correct
orthography.
Footnote 16:
Figure 30.
Footnote 17:
Figure 31.
Footnote 18:
See _ante_, Spirit No. 13.
Footnote 19:
One or two Codices have “invincible,” but “invisible” is given in the
majority. Yet the form of appearance of Foras as a strong man might
warrant the former, though from the nature of his offices the
invincibility would probably be rather on the mental than on the
physical plane.
Footnote 20:
In one Codex of the seventeenth century, very badly written, it might
be read “Ox” instead of “Wolf.”—TRANS. [For me he appeared always like
an ox, and very dazed.—ED.]
Footnote 21:
Or Warriors, or Men-at-Arms.
Footnote 22:
Or “with the Head of a Lion,” or “having a Lion’s Head,” in some
Codices.
Footnote 23:
He can nowadays converse in sound though colloquial Coptic.—ED.
Footnote 24:
Or Warrior.
Footnote 25:
Thus expressed in the Codices.
Footnote 26:
Should be 30. For these 72 Great Spirits of the Book Goetia are all
Princes and Leaders of numbers.
Footnote 27:
Thus in the actual Text.
Footnote 28:
Or “with the Face of a Lion.”
Footnote 29:
The horse, or the Markis?—ED.