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

Seere

A Goetic prince riding a winged horse, associated with rapid movement and the recovery of hidden things.

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Orion depicted on a nineteenth-century celestial card from Urania’s Mirror
Demonology & SpiritsUpdated 2026-10-01

Semjaza

Semjaza is a leading figure in the Enochic account of the Watchers’ oath and descent. His role differs from the teaching and punishment associated with Azazel.

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Illustration for Serpent in Genesis
Texts & SourcesUpdated 2026-10-17

Serpent in Genesis

The serpent in Genesis 3 persuades the woman to eat from the tree of knowledge. The chapter does not name Satan. Later texts and interpretations connect the serpent with the Devil, adding to the history of the Eden story.

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Ancient Egyptian limestone ostrakon depicting the Set animal, Fitzwilliam Museum
Demonology & SpiritsUpdated 2026-10-01

Set

An ancient Egyptian deity associated with conflict and disorder, also reinterpreted in modern Setian religion.

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Egyptian relief depicting Seth and Horus in the unification of the Two Lands
Theology & CosmologyUpdated 2026-10-01

Setianism

The religious philosophy associated with the Temple of Set, the Egyptian name Set, and the idea of Xeper.

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Shax, a historical illustration from the Dictionnaire Infernal
Demonology & SpiritsUpdated 2026-10-01

Shax

A Goetic marquis in bird form, associated with concealment, royal money, and unreliable answers.

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The Seal of Solomon as reproduced in Goetic literature
Devotional PracticeUpdated 2026-10-01

Sigils

Sigils are graphic signs used in particular magical systems. Historical spirit seals, ceremonial figures, and modern personal signs should be distinguished.

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

Sitri

A Goetic prince portrayed with a leopard head and griffin wings, whose stated office concerns desire.

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Doré’s engraving of Solomon pronouncing judgment
HistoryUpdated 2026-10-01

Solomon in magical literature

Solomon’s name supplies authority to several magical and religious works. Attribution to the king must be distinguished from the date and authorship of the surviving text.

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John Beattie's 1872 séance photograph from Bristol, showing an image presented as a spirit manifestation
Theology & CosmologyUpdated 2026-10-01

Spiritualism

A religious movement centered on mediumship and continued personal identity after death, with church teachings and spirit photography.

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Stolas, a historical illustration from the Dictionnaire Infernal
Demonology & SpiritsUpdated 2026-10-01

Stolas

A Goetic prince associated with astronomy, herbs, and precious stones, with changing bird imagery in later reception.

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Original article cover displaying Sworn Book of Honorius
Texts & SourcesUpdated 2026-10-01

Sworn Book of Honorius

The medieval Liber Juratus, a work of sacred magic concerned with divine vision, angels, and ritual authority.

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