Concerning The Spirits Of The Brazen Vessel, Otherwise Called The False Monarchy Of Demons - The Mysteries of Goëtic Theurgy According to The Lesser Key of Solomon The King - The Complete Grimore

The Book of Ceremonial Magic The Secret Tradition in Goëtia, Including the Rites and Mysteries of Goëtic Theurgy, Sorcery and Infernal Necromancy - Arthur Edward Waite 1913

Concerning The Spirits Of The Brazen Vessel, Otherwise Called The False Monarchy Of Demons
The Mysteries of Goëtic Theurgy According to The Lesser Key of Solomon The King
The Complete Grimore

THE Goëtic Art of Solomon 1 gives instructions for the evocation of the seventy-two spirits whom the King of Israel, according to a well-known legend, shut up in a brass vessel and cast into a deep lake. When the vessel was discovered by the Babylonians, it was supposed to contain a great treasure and was accordingly broken open. The spirits who were thus set at liberty, together with their legions, returned to their former places, Belial excepted, who entered into a certain image, and gave oracles to the people of the country in return for sacrifices and divine honours, by which there is corrupt Kabalistic authority for concluding that demons were assuaged and sustained. Their names and offices are as follows:--

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THE SEAL OF BAAL

I. BAAL, a king ruling in the East, who imparts invisibility and wisdom. He appears with a human head, or with that of a toad or cat, 2 but sometimes with all at once. He speaks with a hoarse voice. 3

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THE SEAL OF AGARES

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THE SEAL OF VASSAGO

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THE SEAL OF VASSAGO USED IN WHITE MAGIC

II. AGARES, a duke ruling in the East, who appears in the form of a comely old man, ambling upon a crocodile and carrying a goshawk on his wrist. He makes those who run stand still, brings back runaways, teaches all languages, destroys spiritual and temporal dignities and causes earthquakes. 4 He is of the Order of the Virtues. 5

III. VASSAGO, a mighty prince, of the nature of Agares, who declares things past, present and future, and discovers what has been lost or hidden. He is good by nature. 6

IV. GAMYGYN, a great marquis, appearing in the form of a small horse or ass, but afterwards in human shape. He speaks hoarsely, teaching the liberal sciences, and giving news of souls who have died in sin. 7

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THE SEAL OF GAMYGYN

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THE SEAL OF MARBAS

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THE SEAL OF VALEFOR

V. MARBAS, 8 a president, who appears as a mighty lion, and then in human shape. 9 He answers truly concerning all things hidden or secret, causes and cures diseases, imparts skill in mechanics, and changes men into various shapes. 10

VI. VALEFOR, 11 a powerful duke, appearing as a many-headed lion. 12 He leads those with whom he is familiar into theft.

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THE SEAL OF AMON

VII. AMON, a strong and powerful marquis, who appears like a wolf with a serpent's head 13 and vomiting flame. When so ordered, he assumes a human shape, but with the teeth of a dog. 14 He discerns past and future, procures love and reconciles friends and foes.

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THE SEAL OF BARBATOS

VIII. BARBATOS, a great count and duke, who appears when the sun is in Sagittarius with four noble kings and three companies of troops; he gives instruction in all the sciences, reveals treasures concealed by enchantment, knows the past and future, reconciles friends and those in power, and is of the Order of the Virtues. 15

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THE SEAL OF PAIMON

IX. PAIMON, a great king, very obedient to Lucifer. 16 He appears like a crowned man seated on a dromedary, preceded by all manner of musicians. He speaks with a roaring voice, teaches all arts, sciences and secrets, gives and confirms dignities, makes men subject to the will of the Magician, provides good familiars. He is observed towards the North-West, and is of the Order of Dominions. 17

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THE SEAL OF BUER

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THE SEAL OF GUSION

X. BUER, 18 a great president, who appears when the sun is in Sagittarius and teaches philosophy, logic, the virtues of herbs, etc. He heals all diseases and gives good familiars.

XI. GUSION, 19 a mighty duke, who appears like a cynocephalus, discerns the past, present and future, answers all questions, reconciles enemies and gives honour and dignities.

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THE SEAL OF SYTRY

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THE SEAL OF BELETH

XII. SYTRY, a great prince, who appears with a leopard's head and the wings of a griffin, but assumes a beautiful human form at the Magician's command. He procures love between the two sexes, and causes women to shew themselves naked. 20

XIII. BELETH, 21 a terrible and mighty king, riding on a pale horse, preceded by all manner of musicians. He is very furious when first summoned, and must be commanded into a triangle or circle with the hazel wand of the Magician pointed to the South-East. He must be received courteously and with homage, but a silver ring must be worn on the middle finger of the left hand, which must he held against the face.

He procures love between man and woman and is of the Order of the Powers. 22

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THE SEAL OF LERAJIE

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THE SEAL OF ELIGOR

XIV. LERAJIE, a powerful marquis, coming in the likeness of an archer, clad in green and bearing bow and quiver. He occasions battles and causes arrow-wounds to putrefy.

XV. ELIGOR, a great duke, appearing as a goodly knight carrying a lance, pennon and sceptre. He discovers hidden things, causes war, marshals armies, kindles love and lust. 23

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THE SEAL OF ZEPAR

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THE SEAL OF BOTIS

XVI. ZEPAR, a great duke, who appears in red apparel and armed like a soldier. He inflames women with love for men and can transform them into other shapes till they have been enjoyed by their lovers. 24

XVII. BOTIS, a great president and earl, who appears like a horrid viper, but, when commanded, assumes a human shape, with large teeth and horns. He bears a sharp sword in his hand, discerns past, present and future reconciles friends and foes.

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THE SEAL OF BATHIN

XVIII. BATHIN, 25 a mighty duke, who appears like a strong man with a serpent's tail, riding on a pale horse. He knows the virtues of herbs and precious stones, and can transport men swiftly from one country to another.

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THE SEAL OF SALEOS

XIX SALEOS, 26 a great duke, who appears like a brave soldier, riding on a crocodile and wearing a duke's crown. He promotes love between the sexes.

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THE SEAL OF PURSON

XX. PURSON, 27 a great king, who appears like a lion-headed man, carrying a viper in his hand and riding on a bear, preceded by many trumpeters. He conceals and discovers treasure, discerns past, present and future, gives true answers respecting things human and divine, and provides good familiars. 28

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THE SEAL OF MORAX

XXI. MORAX, 29 a great earl and president, who appears like a human headed bull, and gives skill in astronomy and the liberal sciences, with good familiars. He knows the virtues of all herbs and precious stones.

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THE SEAL OF IPOS

XXII. IPOS, 30 a mighty earl and prince, appearing as an angel with a lion's head, 31 the webbed feet of a goose and a hare's tail. He knows the past and future, and imparts wit and courage.

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THE SEAL OF AINI

XXIII. AINI, 32 a strong duke, who appears with the body of a handsome man but having three heads, the first like a serpent, the second like a man with two stars on the forehead and the third like a cat. He rides on a viper and carries a blazing firebrand, with which he spreads destruction. He imparts much cunning and gives true answers concerning private matters.

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THE SEAL OF NABERIUS

XXIV. NABERIUS, 33 a valiant marquis, who appears in the form of a crowing cock and flutters about the circle. He speaks hoarsely, gives skill in arts and sciences, especially rhetoric, and restores lost dignities and honours. 34

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THE SEAL OF GLASYALABOLAS

XXV. GLASYALABOLAS, 35 a mighty president, who comes in the form of a dog, but winged like a griffin, He teaches all arts and sciences instantaneously, incites to bloodshed, is the leader of all homicides, discerns past and future, and makes men invisible.

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THE SEAL OF BUNE

XXVI. BUNE, a strong duke, who appears as a three-headed dragon, the heads being respectively those of a dog, griffin and man. He has a pleasant voice; he changes the places of the dead, causes demons to crowd round sepulchres, gives riches, makes men wise and eloquent, answers questions truly.

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THE SEAL OF RONOBE

XXVII. RONOBE, 36 a great marquis and earl, appears in a monstrous form; he teaches rhetoric and the arts, gives a good understanding, the knowledge of tongues and favour of friends and foes.

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THE SEAL OF BERITH

XXVIII. BERITH, 37 a terrible duke, appearing in the form of a soldier in red apparel, with a golden crown, and bestriding a red horse. The ring used for Berith is required for his evocation. He gives true answers of things past, present and to come, turns all metals into gold, gives and confirms dignities. He speaks in a clear and persuasive voice, but is a great liar and his advice must not be trusted.

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THE SEAL OF ASTAROTH

XXIX. ASTAROTH, a great and powerful duke, appears like a beautiful angel 38 riding on an infernal dragon and carrying a viper in his right hand. He must not be permitted to approach on account of his stinking breath, and the magician must defend his face with the magic ring. answers truly concerning past, present and future, discovers all secrets and gives great skill in the liberal sciences. He will also discourse willingly concerning the fall of spirits. 39

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THE SEAL OF FORNEUS

XXX. FORNEUS, a great marquis, appears as a sea-monster. He teaches all arts and sciences, including rhetoric, gives a good reputation and the knowledge of tongues, and causes men to be loved by their enemies even as by their friends.

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THE SEAL OF FORAS

XXXI. FORAS, 40 a great president, who appears in the form of a strong man and teaches the virtues of all herbs and precious stones, as well as logic and ethics; he makes men invisible, imparts wit, wisdom and eloquence, discovers treasures and restores things lost.

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THE SEAL OF ASMODAY

XXXII. ASMODAY, 41 a strong and powerful king, appears with three heads, the first like a bull, the second like a man and the third like a ram. He has a serpent's tail, the webbed feet of a goose and he vomits fire. He rides an infernal dragon, carries lance and pennon and is the chief of the power of Amaymon. He must be invoked bareheaded, 42 for otherwise he will deceive. He gives the ring of virtues, teaches arithmetic, geomancy and all handicrafts, answers all questions, makes men invisible, indicates the places of concealed treasures and guards them, if within the dominion of Amaymon.

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THE SEAL OF GAAP

XXXII. GAAP, 43 a great president and prince, appears when the sun is in the southern signs, coming in a human shape and preceded by four powerful kings. He teaches philosophy and the liberal sciences, excites love and hatred, makes men insensible, gives instruction in the consecration of those things which belong to the divination of Amaymon, his king, delivers familiars out of the custody of other Magicians, gives true answers as to past, present and future, transports and returns men speedily from place to place at the will of the exorcist. He was of the Order of the Powers. 44

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THE SEAL OF FURFUR

XXXIV. FURFUR, a great earl, appears in the form of a hart, with a fiery tail, and will not open his mouth till compelled within the triangle. 45 He then assumes the form of an angel, speaking with a hoarse voice. He causes love between man and wife, raises thunder, lightning and great winds, gives true answers about secret and divine things.

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THE SEAL OF MARCHOSIAS

XXXV. MARCHOSIAS, a mighty marquis, appears in the form of a wolf 46 with the wings of a griffin, a serpent's tail and fire issuing from. his mouth. At the command of the operator he assumes a human form. He is strong in battle, gives true answers to all questions and is extremely faithful to the exorcist. He belongs to the Order of Dominations. 47

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THE SEAL OF SOLAS

XXXVI. SOLAS or STOLAS, a powerful prince, appears in the likeness of a raven and then as a man. He teaches the art of astronomy and the virtues of herbs and stones.

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THE SEAL OF PHŒNIX

XXXVII. PHŒNIX, a great marquis, appears like the bird of that name, singing dulcet notes in a child's voice. 48 When he assumes human shape at the will of the Magician, he speaks marvellously of all sciences, proves an excellent poet and fulfils orders admirably. He hopes to return to the Seventh Thrones in 1200 years.

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THE SEAL OF HALPAS

XXXVIII. HALPAS, a great earl, appears in the form of a stockdove, speaking with a hoarse voice. He burns towns, 49 visits the wicked with the sword and can send men to fields of war or to other places.

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THE SEAL OF MALPAS

XXXIX. MALPAS, a powerful president, appears at first like a crow, but afterwards, when so commanded, assumes a human form, speaking with a hoarse voice. He brings artificers swiftly from all parts of the world, destroys the desires and thoughts 50 of enemies, gives good familiars and receives a sacrifice kindly, but will deceive him who offers it.

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THE SEAL OF RAUM

XL. RAUM, 51 a great earl, appears in the form of a crow, but assumes human shape when bidden. He steals treasure, even out of the King's house, and carries it where commanded; he destroys cities and dignities; he discerns past, present and future; he causes love between friends and foes. Finally, he is of the Order of the Thrones.

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THE SEAL OF FOCALOR

XLI. FOCALOR, a strong duke, appears in the form of a man with the wings of a griffin. He drowns men, sinks warships and has power over the winds and the sea, but he will not hurt any one if commanded to forbear by the exorcist. He hopes to return to the Seventh Thrones in 1050 years. 52

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THE SEAL OF SABNACK

XLII. SABNACK, 53 a mighty marquis, appears in the form of an armed soldier, having a lion's head and riding on a pale-coloured horse. He builds towers, camps and cities, fortifies the same, torments men with wounds and putrid sores swarming with worms; 54 he also gives good familiars.

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THE SEAL OF VEPAR

XLIII. VEPAR, 55 a great duke, appears as a mermaid. He guides the waters and battleships; he occasions storms at sea, when so commanded by the Magician. He also causes the sea to seem full of ships; he occasions death in three days by means of putrefying sores and worm-eaten wounds.

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THE SEAL OF SHAX

XLIV. SHAX, 56 a great marquis, comes in the form of a stockdove, 57 speaking with a hoarse voice. He destroys the sight, hearing and understanding of any man or woman at the will of the exorcist, steals money from the king's exchequer and returns it in 1200 years. He will transport anything, but must first be commanded into the triangle; otherwise he will deceive the operator. He discovers all hidden things which are not in the keeping of wicked spirits and gives good familiars. 58

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THE SEAL OF VINE

XLV. VINE, a great king and earl, appears in a monstrous form, 59 but assumes human shape when commanded. He discerns things hidden, reveals witches and makes known the past, present and future. At the command of the exorcist he will build towers, demolish walls and make the waters stormy.

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THE SEAL OF BIFRONS

XLVI. BIFRONS, a great earl, appears in a monstrous form but assumes the human shape when commanded. He gives proficiency in astrology, geometry and other mathematical arts; he teaches the virtue of herbs, precious stones and woods; he changes dead bodies, puts them in other places and lights phantom candles on their graves.

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THE SEAL OF VUAL

XLVII. VUAL, a great duke, comes at first as an enormous dromedary, but afterwards assumes human form and speaks in the Egyptian tongue. He procures the love of women, discerns past, present and future, and excites friendship even between foes. He was of the Order of the Powers.

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THE SEAL OF HAGENTI

XLVIII. HAGENTI, a great president, appears in the shape of a gigantic bull with the wings of a griffin, but will duly put on human form. He gives wisdom, transmutes all metals into gold and turns wine into water.

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THE SEAL OF PROCEL

XLIX. PROCEL, 60 appears in the form of an angel, and is a great and strong duke. He speaks mystically of hidden things, teaches geometry and the liberal sciences, and at the command of the operator will make a great commotion, like that of running waters; he also warms waters and tempers baths. 61 He was of the Order of the Powers before his fall.

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THE SEAL OF FURCAS

L. FURCAS, a great duke, appears in the form of a cruel old man, with long beard and hoary hair. He is seated on a pale horse and has a sharp spear in his hand. He teaches philosophy, rhetoric, astronomy, logic, chiromancy and pyromancy--perfectly in all their parts.

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THE SEAL OF BALAM

LI. BALAM, a terrible and powerful king, appears with three heads, the first like that of a bull, the second like that of a man and the third like a ram's. With the tail of a serpent and eyes flaming fire, he rides upon a furious bear, carrying a goshawk on his wrist and speaking with a hoarse voice. He gives true answers as to past, present and future, makes men go invisible, and imparts wit. 62

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THE SEAL OF ALLOCEN

LII. ALLOCEN, 63 a strong duke, appears in the form of a soldier, mounted on a great horse, his face like that of a lion, exceedingly red, his eyes flaming fire, his speech hoarse and loud. He teaches astronomy and the liberal sciences, and gives a good familiar.

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THE SEAL OF CAIM

LIII. CAIM, a great president, appears in the form of a thrush, 64 but afterwards in that of a man bearing a sharp sword and seeming--as it is said fantastically--to answer in burning ashes. He is a keen disputant; he imparts to men the understanding of birds' songs, the lowing of cattle, the barking of dogs and the voice of waters. He gives true answers concerning things to come and was once of the Order of Angels.

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THE SEAL OF MURMUR

LIV. MURMUR, a great duke and earl, appears in the form of a soldier, riding on a griffin and having a duke's crown on his head. He is preceded by two ministers sounding trumpets. He teaches philosophy perfectly; he constrains the souls of the dead to appear and to answer questions. He was partly of the Order of Thrones and partly of Angels.

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THE SEAL OF OROBAS

LV. OROBAS, a great prince, appears first like a horse but, when commanded, in human form. He discovers past, present and future; he gives good dignities and advancements, with the favour of friends and foes; he will reply concerning the creation of the world and Divinity; he is very faithful to the exorcist and defends him from temptation by any spirit.

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THE SEAL OF GOMORY

LVI. GOMORY, a powerful duke, appears like a beautiful woman, wearing a ducal crown. 65 He discovers past, present and future, as also the whereabouts of hidden treasures; he procures the love of women and especially of girls.

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THE SEAL OF OSE

LVII. OSE, a great president, appears at first like a leopard and then in human shape. He gives skill in all liberal sciences and true answers concerning divine and secret things. He can change men into any shape that the exorcist may desire, and he that is changed will not know it. 66

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THE SEAL OF AMY

LVIII. AMY, a great president, comes first as a great flaming fire and then as a man. He gives perfect knowledge of astrology and the liberal sciences, with good familiars, and can betray treasures that are kept by spirits. 67

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THE SEAL OF ORIAS

LIX. ORIAS, a great marquis, appears in the form of a lion bestriding a strong horse; he has a serpent's tail and holds two enormous, hissing snakes in his right hand. He teaches the virtues of the planets and the mansions thereof; he transforms men, gives dignities, prelacies and confirmations, with the favour of friends and foes.

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THE SEAL OF VAPULA

LX. VAPULA, a strong duke, comes in the form of a lion with griffin's wings. He gives skill not only in manual professions but also in philosophy and the sciences contained in books--I suppose, as distinguished from the secret sciences.

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THE SEAL OF ZAGAN

LXI. ZAGAN, a great king and president, appears at first in the form of a bull, with the wings of a griffin, but after in human shape. He makes men witty, turns water into wine, blood into oil and oil into water; 68 he can change any metal into coin of the realm and can make fools wise.

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THE SEAL OF VALAC

LXII. VALAC, a great president, comes as a little boy with the wings of an angel and riding on a two-headed dragon. He gives true answers concerning hidden treasures, tells where serpents may be seen and will deliver them helpless to the exorcist.

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THE SEAL OF ANDRAS

LXIII. ANDRAS, a great marquis, comes in the form of an angel, with the head of a black night-raven, riding upon a strong black wolf and having a sharp bright sword gleaming in his hands. He sows discord and will kill the unwary. 69

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THE SEAL OF FLAUROS

LXIV. FLAUROS, a great duke, appears at first like a terrible leopard, but at the command of the exorcist he puts on the shape of a man, with fiery eyes and terrible countenance. He gives true answers of things past, present and future, but unless commanded into the triangle he will deceive the exorcist. He converses gladly of divinity and the creation of the world, as also of the fall of spirits, his own included. If desired, he will destroy and burn the enemies of the operator, nor will he suffer him to be tempted, by spirits or otherwise.

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THE SEAL OF ANDREALPHUS

LXV. ANDREALPHUS, a mighty marquis, appears at first in the form of a peacock, with a great noise, but after puts on human shape. He teaches geometry perfectly and all that belongs to measurements, astronomy included. He can transform men into the likeness of a bird.

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THE SEAL OF CIMERIES

LXVI. CIMERIES, a powerful marquis, appears like a valiant soldier on a black horse. He rules the spirits in the parts of Africa; he teaches grammar, logic and rhetoric, discovers buried treasures and things lost and hidden; he can make a man appear like a soldier of his own kind.

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THE SEAL OF AMDUSCIAS

LXVII. AMDUSCIAS, a great duke, comes first like an unicorn, but will stand up at request in human shape, causing all manner of musical instruments to be heard but not seen. He makes trees fall at the will of the operator and gives excellent familiars.

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THE SEAL OF BELIAL

LXVIII. BELIAL, a mighty king, created next after Lucifer, appears in the form of a beautiful angel, seated in a chariot of fire and speaking with a pleasant voice. He fell first amongst the superior angels who went before Michael and other heavenly angels. He distributes preferences for senatorships, causes favours of friends and foes and gives excellent familiars. He must have offerings and sacrifices made to him. 70

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THE SEAL OF DECARABIA

LXIX. DECARABIA, a marquis, comes in the form of a star in a pentacle, but puts on the image of man at command. He discovers the virtues of herbs and precious stones, makes birds seem to fly before the exorcist and remain with him as familiars, singing and eating like other birds.

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THE SEAL OF SEERE

LXX. SEERE, a mighty prince under Amaymon, King of the East, appears in the form of a beautiful man on a strong, winged horse. He brings all things to pass suddenly, transports to any place in the twinkling of an eye and discovers all thefts. He is indifferently good or bad, and will do the will of the operator.

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THE SEAL OF DANTALIAN

LXXI. DANTALIAN, a mighty duke, appears in the form of a man with many faces of men and women; he has a book in his right hand. He teaches all arts and sciences, declares all secret counsels, for he knows all human thoughts and can change them at his will. He kindles love and shews the similitude of any person in a vision, wheresoever they may be.

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THE SEAL OF ANDROMALIUS

LXXII. ANDROMALIUS, a great duke and earl, appears in the form of a man holding a serpent in his hand. He returns stolen goods, reveals the thief, discovers all wickedness and underhand dealing, as also hidden treasures.

Such are the prime mysteries of Goëtia according to the tradition of the Lemegeton; such is the work which has been described in the interest of White Magic as distinct from the Key of Solomon, but highly important and valuable in its own department. 71 Viewed in the light of these two-and-seventy methods of accomplishing all abominations, it would seem that the three "analogical realms of occult philosophy" are the three kingdoms which we have known under other names from our childhood--as "the world, the flesh and the devil." It will be unnecessary after their enumeration to argue any longer upon the distinction between Black and White Magic as it appears in one of the oldest and best of the Rituals. There is no longer any need to inquire whether the operator is saved by his intention, for we are acquainted with the nature of the intentions which govern procedure in one of the most reputable memorials of White Magic which is now extant.

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THE TRIANGLE OF SOLOMON

The evocation of Lucifer and Astaroth, whatever the pretext, must be the first step towards Satanism; but here we have Satanism undiluted, plus all the mysteries of the impure Venus. To dismiss, therefore, the definition which no longer perplexes, let us establish that the distinction between White and Black Magic is the distinction between the Lemegeton and the Grimoire of Honorius,--in other words, between cipher and zero.

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Footnotes;

1 Though a work of considerable length, this Lesser Key, so far as it concerns our inquiry, admits of reduction into a manageable compass by the omission of tiresome and egregious particulars as to the number of spirits who are subject to a particular Lord, Prince or Emperors and are liable to appear in his company. It should be understood in a general way that there are hundreds and thousands and millions, according to the dignity of the hierarch; they must have been a source of considerable inconvenience, and even of dismay, to the operator!

2 The cat is the traditional domestic favourite, not only of those who diabolise, but of the diabolical world itself, which shews that after all there is a strong link with humanity in the cohorts of Lucifer. The reader will remember that the cat falls on its feet, not by natural good luck, but by the special dispensation of Mohammed, and that the favourite of the Prophet is in Paradise, no doubt on the best terms with the dog of the Seven Sleepers.

3 Another codex says that he manifests with three beads-the first like a toad, the second like a man and the third like a cat

4 According to the Vocabulaire Infernal, the special province of Agares is to put to flight the enemies of those whom he protects

5 That is, he belonged to this choir during the first estate of the Fallen Angels

6 This may account for his invocation, especially in Ceremonial Crystallomancy, by the putative adepts of White Magic--as the most dubious of all arts is called in the scorn of its professors

7 According to Wierus, he summons into the presence of the exorcist the souls of drowned men and of those detained in Purgatory, called magically Cartagra--that is, the affliction of souls. They assume an aërial body, are visible to sight and reply to questions. Another version says that Gamygyn tarries with the exorcist till he has accomplished his desires

8 Or Barbas

9 At the request of the operator (Wierus).

10 He is the third spirit in the Hierarchy of Wierus

11 Or Malaphar

12 With the head of a hunter or a thief, says Wierus. He shews friendship to his familiars till they are caught in the trap

13 Cauda serpentis, says Wierus

14 And, according to another MS., "a great head like to a mighty raven."

15 He also understands the songs of birds and the language of all other animals (Wierus).

16 A longer recension says: By Lucifer is here to be understood he that was drowned in the depths of his knowledge. He would needs be like God and for his pride and arrogancy was thrown out into destruction. Of him it is said--Every precious stone is thy covering. The last reference is to the panegyric of the Prince of Tyre in Ezekiel: its occurrence in this place is most remarkable

17 It appears from Wierus that the operator may fail to understand this spirit, in which case he must stretch forth the character belonging to him and command him to speak clearly

18 The seventh spirit of the Pseudo-Monarchia. He is also an exponent of ethics

19 Otherwise, Gusayn, the eighth spirit of Wierus, and Pirsoyn, according to the variant of another MS

20 Jussus secreta libenter detegit feminarum, eas ridens ludificansque ut se luxorise nudent.--Wierus

21 Otherwise, Byleth. Some codices give considerable space to this demon and the precautions to be taken concerning him

22 He yet hopes to be restored to the Seventh Thrones--"which is not altogether credible," according to one of the versions

23 Alternatively, he procures the favour of lords and knights

24 The last statement is on the authority of Wierus. According to another reading, Zepar makes women barren

25 Otherwise, Bathym or Marthim

26 Called also Zaleos

27 Otherwise, Curson

28 He also utters sound doctrine concerning the creation of the world

29 This spirit is named Foraii by Wierus. Another variant is Forfax

30 Otherwise, Ipes, Ayporos or Aypeos

31 According to Wierus, sometimes in the form of an angel and sometimes in that of a crafty and evil lion. He is termed filthy and obscene, even in the angelic mask

32 Called Aym or Haborym by Wierus

33 i.e., Cerberus

34 Another codex reverses this, saying that he procures the loss of prelacies and dignities

35 Alias, Caacrinolaas or Caassimola

36 Otherwise, Roneve and Ronove

37 This spirit, says Wierus, is by some called Beal, but by the Jews Berith and by necromancers Bofi or Bolfry

38 Another version says "a foul angel."

39 But pretends that he himself was exempt from their lapse (Wierus).

40 Otherwise, Forcas

41 A Called also Sydonay

42 And in a standing position (Wierus).

43 Alias, Tap and Goap

44 A longer codes: says that there were certain exorcists who offered burnt sacrifices to Gaap and invoked him according to formulae which they pretended to derive from Solomon, but their real author was Cham, the first who after the flood began to invoke evil spirits

45 According to Wierus, he will speak outside the triangle, but what he says will be false

46 Otherwise, a cruel she-wolf

47 And expects to return to the Seventh Thrones after 1200 years, but is deceived therein (Wierus).

48 But this is the voice of the syren, so the exorcist must beware, and those also who are with him.

49 Or, according to Wierus, builds them and fills them with armed men

50 The reading of Wierus is preferable, i.e., Temples and Towers. But the reference is to the edifices of enemies. On his own part, he builds houses and high towers wonderfully

51 Or Raym

52 He is deceived, says Wierus, and so say other codices

53 Alias, Saburac

54 At the command of the magician (Wierus).

55 Otherwise, Separ

56 Also Chax or Scox

57 Otherwise, a stork

58 He is also a horse-stealer, when so desired by the exorcist

59 Or as a lion seated on a black horse and holding a viper in his hand

60 Otherwise, Pucel.

61 i.e., the thermal springs frequented by sick people

62 He is of the Order of the Dominations

63 Otherwise, Alloien and Allocer

64 Or of a blackbird

65 And riding on a camel (Wierus).

66 He can also reduce them to such a state of insanity that they will believe their identity changed, that they are kings and so forth. The delusion, however, will only endure for one hour (Wierus).

67 He is partly of the Order of the Angels and partly of that of the Powers. He hopes to return to the Seventh Thrones in 1200 years, which is incredible, says Wierus

68 Otherwise, wine into water or into blood

69 Another codex says frankly that be can kill the Master and all his Assistants

70 He is partly of the Order of the Virtues and partly of that of the Angels. Unless he be constrained by Divine Power, he will not remain one hour in the truth. He was one of the vast cohort shut up by Solomon in a brazen vessel and released subsequently by the Babylonians

71 That is the discriminating judgment of Mr. Mathers, who forbears, however, to specify. I do think that the Lemegeton is very curious and in this sense important, but not for the reasons which actuated Mr. Mathers presumably.

The Book Of Ceremonial Magic By Arthur Edward Waite