Results for “The Devil”

Order of Nine Angles (O9A)

Beelzebub

Beelzebub and related spellings appear in distinct biblical contexts. Later demonological interpretations should not be retroactively read into each earlier occurrence.

Hermeticism

Hermeticism names several related traditions associated with Hermes Trismegistus. Philosophical dialogues, alchemical texts, and later occult systems require separate historical treatment.

Sigils

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

Ceremonial magic

Ceremonial magic uses formally organized ritual actions. Its historical systems combine preparation, symbols, instruments, and accounts of spiritual authority in different ways.

Myth and literal belief

A religious myth can organize meaning while also receiving literal belief. Literary form, personal interpretation, and historical evidence should be discussed as related but distinct questions.

Vassago

A Goetic prince associated with finding lost things and knowledge of past and future events.

Samigina

A Goetic marquis, also called Gamigin, associated with liberal studies and accounts of deceased souls.

Marbas

A Goetic president depicted as a lion, associated with hidden knowledge, mechanical arts, and transformation.

Sitri

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

Leraje

A Goetic marquis described as a green-clad archer associated with conflict and arrow wounds.

Zepar

A Goetic duke depicted as a red-clad soldier whose entry concerns attraction and fertility.

Bathin

A Goetic duke associated with herbs, precious stones, and sudden travel between countries.

Purson

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

Forneus

A Goetic marquis described as a sea monster, associated with language, reputation, and rhetoric.

Foras

A Goetic president associated with logic, ethics, plants, stones, longevity, and lost things.

Phenex

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

Halphas

A Goetic earl associated with fortification and military supply, often confused with Malphas.

Vepar

A Goetic duke portrayed as a mermaid, associated with ships, storms, and afflicted wounds.

Sabnock

A Goetic marquis depicted as a lion-headed soldier, associated with fortifications and wounds.