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Demonology & Spirits

Paimon

Paimon is a royal spirit described in the Ars Goetia and related literature. Musical procession and the teaching of knowledge are important elements of his received image.

Demonology & Spirits

Beleth

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

Demonology & Spirits

Vual

A Goetic duke first appearing as a dromedary, associated with affection, friendship, and knowledge.

Demonology & Spirits

Gremory

A Goetic duke depicted as a woman on a camel, associated with hidden knowledge, treasure, and attraction.

Demonology & Spirits

Amdusias

A unicorn-shaped Goetic duke associated with unseen music, bending trees, and familiars.

Demonology & Spirits

Purson

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

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Ars Goetia

The Ars Goetia is the first section of the Lemegeton or Lesser Key of Solomon, an early modern English compilation of ceremonial magic. It is famous for a catalogue of seventy-two spirits, each described by name, rank, appearance, abilities, and a seal or character. In modern occultism the term “Goetia” is often used loosely for demon-summoning or work with these spirits, but historically the Ars Goetia…