
Samael
Samael appears in Jewish interpretive literature in roles that vary between texts. His relationship with Satan, the serpent, and other figures should be described source by source.

Samael appears in Jewish interpretive literature in roles that vary between texts. His relationship with Satan, the serpent, and other figures should be described source by source.

Buer is a spirit associated in magical catalogues with learning and healing. The well-known radial illustration belongs to later printed demonology.

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.

The Key of Solomon is a transmitted family of magical texts concerning preparation, ritual, and ceremonial instruments. It should be distinguished from the five-part Lesser Key of Solomon.

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

Luciferianism describes different religious and philosophical approaches that give Lucifer a positive role. Belief, practice, and identity vary among writers and communities.

Monotheism and religious dualism concern different questions about ultimate reality. The presence of an adversary does not automatically establish two equal divine principles.

The Satanic Panic refers to a wave of allegations concerning organized Satanic abuse, especially in the late twentieth century. Actual evidence of harm must be distinguished from expansive conspiracy claims.

A Goetic spirit combining learned offices with a violent reputation and a winged dog form.

A Goetic marquis with a wolf-like appearance, associated with knowledge and the making or resolution of disputes.

A Goetic duke connected with the speech of animals, enchanted treasure, and reconciliation.

A Goetic king riding a pale horse, associated with desire and an elaborate ceremonial reception.

A Goetic duke depicted as a knight, associated with hidden matters, battles, and favor from powerful people.

A Goetic duke, also called Saleos, described as a peaceful soldier riding a crocodile.

A Goetic spirit with an angelic body, lion head, goose foot, and hare tail, associated with knowledge and boldness.

A Goetic duke with three heads, a serpent mount, and a firebrand, associated with fire and private questions.

A Goetic spirit associated with rhetoric, languages, servants, and social favor.

A Goetic duke riding a red horse, credited with knowledge, honors, and the transformation of metals.

A Goetic spirit associated with learning, altered perception, familiars, and rapid travel.

A Goetic earl depicted as a hart with a fiery tail, associated with storms and constrained answers.