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Paimon, in a historical demonological illustration
Demonology & SpiritsUpdated 2026-10-01

Paimon

Paimon is a royal spirit described in the Ars Goetia and related literature. Musical procession and the teaching of knowledge are important elements of his received image.

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The back of a bronze Pazuzu statuette
Demonology & SpiritsUpdated 2026-10-01

Pazuzu

A Mesopotamian wind demon whose image was also used protectively, especially against Lamashtu.

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A human figure arranged within a pentagram in a historical occult diagram
Culture & EthicsUpdated 2026-10-01

Pentagram

A pentagram is a five-pointed star figure used in different religious and esoteric settings. Orientation and surrounding imagery matter, but do not establish one universal meaning.

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Historical Goetic seal of Phenex
Demonology & SpiritsUpdated 2026-10-01

Phenex

A Goetic marquis in phoenix form, associated with poetry, learning, and a hope of heavenly restoration.

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A handwritten page from a historical Picatrix manuscript
Texts & SourcesUpdated 2026-10-01

Picatrix

Picatrix is the Latin title associated with an influential Arabic work of astral magic. Its cosmological and ritual framework differs from a catalogue of Goetic spirits.

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A historical celestial chart from Andreas Cellarius showing the zodiac
Devotional PracticeUpdated 2026-10-01

Planetary magic

Magical systems using the seven traditional planets through timing, correspondences, images, and invocations.

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An assembly of classical gods in a print after Raphael
Theology & CosmologyUpdated 2026-10-01

Polytheism

Polytheism involves belief in multiple deities. The existence of several gods does not by itself settle their relationships, moral authority, or the forms of devotion directed toward them.

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Candles arranged for devotional practice
Devotional PracticeUpdated 2026-10-01

Prayer in theistic Satanism

Prayer is intentional communication addressed to a deity, spirit, sacred power, or ultimate reality. It can include praise, petition, confession, thanksgiving, lament, dedication, silence, repetition, or simple direct speech. In theistic Satanism, prayer usually means addressing Satan or another spiritually real being rather than speaking only to oneself or performing a purely symbolic exercise.

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A portrait of Johann Weyer, author of the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum
Texts & SourcesUpdated 2026-10-01

Pseudomonarchia Daemonum

Pseudomonarchia Daemonum is a spirit catalogue associated with Johann Weyer. Its transmission helps explain similarities and differences in the later Ars Goetia.

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Historical Goetic seal of Purson
Demonology & SpiritsUpdated 2026-10-01

Purson

A Goetic king riding a bear, with offices concerning hidden knowledge, treasure, and cosmology.

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