Results for “medieval magic”

Order of Nine Angles (O9A)

Azazel

Azazel is a figure associated with the Day of Atonement in Leviticus, a rebellious Watcher in 1 Enoch, and a demonological and occult figure in later traditions. This article traces the development of Azazel from ancient Jewish texts through later demonology and modern Satanic interpretations.

Belial

Belial appears in biblical religious language and later spirit catalogues. These uses should be distinguished rather than treated as one unchanged biography.

Alchemy

Alchemy concerns historical approaches to material transformation and the interpretation of nature. Spiritual readings form part of its reception but should not replace the material history.

Demonolatry

Demonolatry refers to devotion to demons or daemonic beings. Modern accounts vary in theology, authority, and their relationship with historical grimoires.

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.

Marbas

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

Valefor

A Goetic duke whose description combines a lion-like form with a warning about theft and familiar spirits.

Sitri

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

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.

Morax

A Goetic spirit called Morax or Marax, associated with astronomy and the properties of plants and stones.

Foras

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

Vepar

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

Vine

A Goetic spirit with royal and comital rank, associated with hidden things, walls, and stormy waters.

Haagenti

A Goetic president with a winged bull form, associated with wisdom and the transformation of substances.

Ose

A Goetic president associated with learned subjects and transformations that alter a person's understanding of identity.

Orias

A mounted Goetic marquis whose office includes the stars, planetary mansions, and social dignities.

Vapula

A winged lion-shaped Goetic duke associated with crafts, philosophy, and learned subjects.

Ordo Templi Orientis

An initiatory organization associated with Thelema and the public celebration of the Gnostic Mass.