Demonology & Spirits
Marbas
A Goetic president depicted as a lion, associated with hidden knowledge, mechanical arts, and transformation.
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Demonology & Spirits
Raum
A Goetic earl associated with royal treasure, the destruction of cities, and altered relationships.
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Vepar
A Goetic duke portrayed as a mermaid, associated with ships, storms, and afflicted wounds.
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Pazuzu
A Mesopotamian wind demon whose image was also used protectively, especially against Lamashtu.
History
The Devil
The Devil is the principal personification of evil in much of Christian tradition and a major source for later Western images of Satan. The term is not identical with every historical use of Satan, nor does it describe one unchanging character across the Bible, theology, folklore, literature, art, and modern religion. In contemporary speech “the Devil” often functions as a proper name for Satan, but…
Texts & Sources
Testament of Solomon
The Testament of Solomon is a pseudepigraphal religious narrative in which Solomon questions and commands spirits. It differs from later procedural Solomonic grimoires.
Theology & Cosmology
Fallen angels
Fallen angels are heavenly beings portrayed as losing their place or proper condition through transgression. Enochic descent, Satan’s refusal to honor Adam, and the war in Revelation are distinct accounts that later interpretation can bring together.
Demonology & Spirits
Naberius
A Goetic marquis associated with rhetoric and the restoration of lost honors.
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Glasya-Labolas
A Goetic spirit combining learned offices with a violent reputation and a winged dog form.
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Agares
The second Goetic spirit, described as an elderly rider with a crocodile and a goshawk.
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Amon
A Goetic marquis with a wolf-like appearance, associated with knowledge and the making or resolution of disputes.
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Barbatos
A Goetic duke connected with the speech of animals, enchanted treasure, and reconciliation.
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Beleth
A Goetic king riding a pale horse, associated with desire and an elaborate ceremonial reception.
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Eligos
A Goetic duke depicted as a knight, associated with hidden matters, battles, and favor from powerful people.
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Sallos
A Goetic duke, also called Saleos, described as a peaceful soldier riding a crocodile.
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Ipos
A Goetic spirit with an angelic body, lion head, goose foot, and hare tail, associated with knowledge and boldness.
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Aim
A Goetic duke with three heads, a serpent mount, and a firebrand, associated with fire and private questions.
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Ronove
A Goetic spirit associated with rhetoric, languages, servants, and social favor.
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Berith
A Goetic duke riding a red horse, credited with knowledge, honors, and the transformation of metals.
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Gaap
A Goetic spirit associated with learning, altered perception, familiars, and rapid travel.