Andrealphus is the sixty-fifth spirit of the Ars Goetia, a marquis with thirty legions. He first appears as a noisy peacock and later assumes human shape. His offices concern geometry, measurement, astronomy, and transforming a person into the likeness of a bird.[1][2]

Measuring and the heavens#

The catalogue gives measurement an explicit place alongside geometry. That wording concerns the application of mathematical knowledge, not merely a general claim to teach sciences. Astronomy extends the office from earthly measurements to the study of the heavens.[2]

Furcas and Stolas also teach celestial subjects. Andrealphus's peacock and particular attention to measuring make his entry distinct. The catalogue distributes overlapping learning among figures whose appearances remain highly individual.

Bird form and bird transformation#

The same entry links a bird-shaped apparition with the ability to give a person a bird-like form. This is a more closely matched appearance and office than many other entries provide. The later human appearance gives the operator a figure capable of answering and teaching.[1]

The source does not describe a specific species into which a person must be changed. That absence should be retained instead of filled from the peacock appearance alone. The seal is another sign associated with Andrealphus, separate from the visible feathers or body described in the narrative.

See also#

References

  1. Lemegeton, Goetia: Andrealphus, Sloane 3825 transcription · Joseph H. Peterson edition of the historical grimoire, with manuscript readings. (accessed 2026-10-01) ↩
  2. S. L. MacGregor Mathers and Aleister Crowley, The Goetia (1904), spirit 65 · Public-domain edition. Offices and appearances are statements in this catalogue. (accessed 2026-10-01) ↩
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