Lesser Key Of Solomon Explained
Lesser Key Of Solomon Christianity Of The Arte Goetia
This digital edition by Joseph H. Peterson,Copyright 1999. All rights reserved. Updated Jan 18, 2021.
This catalog of 72 demons is based on a variant of the Offices of Spirits , via Abraham Fleming's (somewhat problematic) English translation which appeared in Reginald Scot's Discouerie of Witchcraft (1584).Compare with Johann Weyer Pseudomonarchia Daemonum , which listed only 69 spirits.The list was expanded to 72 apparently because of the numerological significance of that number, which has resulted in a sort of a negative version of the well-known list of 72 angels associated with the Schemhamphorash .
The Lesser Key of Solomon or Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis (the Clavicula Salomonis, or Key of Solomon is an earlier book on the subject), is an anonymous 17th century grimoire, and one of the most popular books of demonology. 3UHIDFH This translation of the FIRST BOOK Of the Lemegeton which is now for the first time made accessible to students of TALISMANIC MAGIC was done, after careful collation and edition, from numerous Ancient Manuscripts in Hebrew, Latin, and French, by G. Fra.D.D.C.F., by the order of the Secret Chief of the Rosicrucian Order.1 The G. Fra., having succumbed unhappily to the. The first section of the anonymously written 17th-century grimoire The Lesser Key of Solomon.It describes a group of 69-72 demons (depending on which edition you're working with) who were variously bound by Ham and Solomon to perform works on God's behalf, and now you, the lucky conjuror, can do.
The spirit sigils do not appear in any of the earlier manuscripts of the Offices of Spirits that I am aware of, although they are reminiscent of those found in some other catalogs of spirits, such as that inMs Plut 89 Sup 38(fol. 95v ff), which contains sigils for 100 demons, or the Secrets of Solomon .
Note: A considerably enlarged edition of the Lesser Key of Solomon is nowavailable:
I have included HTML tags for each spirit, so they can be cited individually, e.g. 'http://www.esotericarchives.com/solomon/goetia.htmpaimon'.
[Of the seventy-two infernal spirits evoked and constrained byKing Salomon]
The first principall spirit is a king ruling in y e East,called Bael . he maketh men goe Invisible, he rulethover 66 Legions of Inferiour spirits, he appeareth in divers shapes,sometimes like a Catt, sometimes like a Toad, sometimes like a man, sometimes in all these formes at once. he speaketh very horsly.
This is his Character w ch is to be worne as aLamen before him who calleth him forth, or else he will not doe youhomage.
The second spirit is a Duke called Agares , he is undery e power of y e East and cometh up in the form of a fairOld man riding upon a Crocodill, very mildly, carrying a goshawke onhis fist. he maketh them runne that stand still, and fetcheth backy e runnawayes. he can teach all Languages or Tongues presently, hehath the power also to destroy dignities, both supernaturall Temporall; cause Earthquakes. he was of the order of Vertues;he hath under his government 31 Legions c: this is [his] sealeor Character w ch is to be worne as [a] Lamen. [King Agares (sec. man.)]
The Third spirit is a mighty prince, being of y e same Nature as Agares, he is called Vassago ,This spirit is of a good nature, his office is to declarethings past and to come; and to discover all things hidden or lost c:he governeth 26 Legions of spirits. This is his seal.
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The 4 th spirit is called Gamigin ,a great Marquise, he appereth in y e forme of a litlehorse or asse and then into humane shape he putteth himself at y e request of y e Master and speaketh w th a horse voice;he teaches all Liberall siences, and giveth and account of y e dead soules of them that dye in sin. he ruleth over 30 Legionsof Inferiors c. This is his seal, w ch is to be worneby the Magician when he Invocateth.
The 5 th spirit is called Marbas -- he is agreat presedent, and appeareth at first in y e forme of agreat Lyon: but afterwards putteth on humane shape at y e Request of y e Master he Answareth truly of Things hiddenor secreet, he causeth deseases and cureth them againe givethgreat wisdome knowledge in mechanicall arts, changeth meninto other shapes he governeth 36 Legions of spirits. his seal is this.
The 6 th spirit is Valefar -- he is a MightyDuke, appeareth in y e form of a Lion w h amans head Lowring, he is a good femiliar, but tempteth those he isfemiliar with to steale, he governeth 10 Legions of spirets, this ishis seal to wearne constantly if you haue his familiarity. Else not.
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The 7 t spirit is Amon . he is a Marquis great inpower most strong, he at first appereth like a wolf with aserpents taile, vomiting out of his Mouth fleames of fire, butat y e command of y e Magician he putteth on y e shape of a man, with dogs Teeth beset in a head like a Raven, or in a RavensHead, hee telleth [of] all things past to come, and procureth love,and reconcileth controversies between freinds foes, 1 governeth40 Legions of spirits, his seal is thus, w ch is to be worne asafforesaid. 1. Harl. 6483 adds, 'He also bringeth to pass, that souls which are drowned in the sea shall take up airy bodies evidently appear answer to interrogations at the request of the exorcist.'
The 8 th spirit is called Barbatos he is a greatduke appeareth when y e is in , 2 with four Noblekings and their companions in great troops, he giveth y e understanding of y e singing of Birds, and y e voice of other Creatures and y e [such as]barking of dogs c, he breaketh hidden treasures open, thathave been Laid by y e Enchantment of Magicians, [he was]of y e order of vertues, [of] which some part beareth rule stillc he knoweth all things past and to come: and reconsileth friends those that are in power, he ruleth over 30 Legions of spirits, his sealof obedience is this. w ch were before you c. 2. The translator obviously misunderstood the Latin here. W: 'He appears in the image of a woodland archer.'
The 9 th spirit in order is Paimon ; a great king, very Obedient to Lucifer, he appeareth in y e forme of a man,sitting one a dromedary, w h a Crowne most glorious on his head.Three [There] goeth before him a host of spirits like men with Trumpetsand well sounding Cymballs, and all other sorts of musicall Instruments c.he hath a great voice, and roareth at his first comming, and hisspeech [voice] is such as y e Magician cannot well understand,unless he compelleth him. This spirit can teach all arts and siences, andother secret Things; he can discover w t y e Earth is, and w t holdeth it up in y e waters, w t y e wind is or where it is, or any other Thingy u desire to know, he giveth dignity and confirmethy e same, he bindeth or maketh a man subject to y e Magician if he desireth it he giveth good familiars, and such as can teachall arts, he is to be observed towards y e North west, he is ofy e order of dominions and hath 200 Legions of spirits under him,one part of them is of y e order of Angells y e other of Potestates [Potentates], If y u call this spiritPaimon alone y u must make him some offering to him there will attend him 2 kings called Bebal Abalam , other spirits of y e order ofPotestates [Potentates] in his host are 25 Legions because all thosespirits w ch are subject to him, are not allwayes w th him unlesse y e Magician compelleth them, This is his Character.
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The 10 th spirit is Buer , a great presidentand appereth in that is hisshape when y e is there,he teacheth Phylosophy [both] Morall Naturall, y e Logicall arts, y e vertues of all hearbes plants, healeth all distempers in Man, giveth (familiars) good familiars,he governeth over 50 Legions of spirits and this is his seale of obediancew ch you must weare when you call him to apperance.
The 11 th spirit is a great strong duke called Gusoin [Gusion], he appeareth like a Xenophilus hetelleth of all things past, present to come: he sheweth y e meaning of all questions you can ask, he reconcileth friends and givethhonour and dignity to any, and ruleth over 40 Legions of Spirits.his seal is this, w ch weare as aforesaid c.
The 12 th spirit is Sitri , he is a great prince appeareth at first with a Leopards face, and wings as a griffin.But afterwards at y e command of y e exorcist,he putteth on a humane shape very Beautifull, Inflaming Men with womensLove, and women with mens love, and causeth them to shew themselves Naked,if he [it] be desired, c. he governeth 60 Legions of spirits, andhis seal to be worne is this.
The 13 spirit is called Beleth , he is a mightyking and terrable, ridding on a pale horse w th Trumpets andall other kinds of Musicall Instruments playing before him, he is veryfurious at his first apperance That is whilest y e Exorcistallay his Courage, for to doe that, he must hold a hazel stickin his hand, streched forth towards y e South East quartersmaking a Triangle without y e Circle, commanding him into it byy e vertue of y e Bonds chaines of spiritshereafter following, if he doe not come into y e by your Threats, rehearsey e Bounds chaines before him, and then he will yeildobediance and come into it and do what he is commanded by y e Eorcist [Exorcist], yet he must receive him courteously, because he isa great king doe homage to him, as the kings and princes doethat attend him, and you must [also] have allwayes a silver Ring on themiddle finger of the left hand, held against your face as they do for Amaimon,This king Beleth causeth all y e love that possible may be, both ofMen and women till y e Master Eorcist [Exorcist] hath had hismind fullfilled c. he is of the order of Powers and governeth 85Legions of [102v] spirits, his Noble seal is this w ch is to beworne before you in the Time of working.
The 14 th spirit is called Leraye (or Leraje) [written intra linea]. he is a Marquize great in power shewinghim selfe in y e likeness of an archer, cladd in green carring[carrying] a Bow and quiver, he causeth all great Battles contests, causeth y e wounds to putrifie that are [made]w th arrows by archers this belongeth to he governeth 30 Legions ofspirits, his seale of obediance is this.
The 15 th spirit is called Eligor [Eligos],a great duke, he appeareth in [the] form of a goodly knight carring a lancean Ensigne a serpent, he discovereth hidden Things knoweththings to come, of warres and how the soulders will shallmeet, he causeth the love of Lords and great persons, and governeth60 Legions of spirits, his seal is this, w ch wear or else hewill not appear nor obey you c.
The 16 th spirit is called Zepar , he is a greatduke appeareth in red apparell armed like a souldier, hisoffice is to cause women to love Men and to bring them togatherin love he also maketh them barren, and governeth [over] 26 Legionsof Inferiour spirits, his seal is this, w ch he obeyeth when heseeth it.
The 17 th spirit is called Botis a great presidentand an Earle; he appeareth at y e [first] shew in y e formof an ugly viper Then at y e command of y e Magicianhe putteth on humane shape, with great teeth, Two horns, carring a sharp brightsword in his hand, he telleth of all Things past and to come and reconcilethfriends and foes, he governeth 60 Legions of spiritshis seal is this, that he obeyeth when he seeth it. [103r]
The 18 th spirit is called Bathin , he is a mighty[and] strong duke appeareth like a strong man w th y e Taile of a serpent, sitting on a paile couloured horse heknoweth the vertue of hearbes precious stones, can transportmen suddenly from one Country into an other, he ruleth over 30 Legions ofspirits his seal is thus to be made and to be worne before you.
The 19 th spirit is called Saleos , he is a greatand mighty duke, appeareth in [the] form of a gallant souldier,ridding on a Crocodile, w th a dukes crowne on his head peaceablyhe causeth y e love of women to men men to women, he governeth30 Legions of spirits his seal is this, w ch must be worne beforeyou.
The 20 th spirit is called Purson a great king;he appeareth commonly like a man w th a Lyons face, carringa cruel viper in his hand, and ridding on a Bear goeing beforehim [are] many Trumpets sounding; he knoweth hidden things and candiscover Treasures tell all Things present past and to come;he can take a Body either humane or aiery, and answareth Truly of allEarthly Things, both secreet devine, of y e Creation of y e world, he bringeth forth good familiars, under his government [power] are 22 Legions of spirits, partly of y e order of vertues partly of y e order of Thrones, his mark or seal is this, w ch he oweth obediance to [which]must be worne by y e Exorcist in [the] Time of acction.
The 21 spirit is called Morax he is a greatEarle and a president, he appeareth like a great Bull w th a mansface; his office is: to make men very knowling [sic] in Astronomy, andall y e other Liberall siences; he can give good familiars and[very] wise, w ch know y e vertues of hearbes precious stones he governeth 36 [30] Legions of spirits, hisseal is to be made Thus and worne [as aforesaid].
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The 22 d spirit is called Ipos --, he is an Earlrand a mighty prince, and appeareth in y e forme of an angel,w th a Lions head gooses feet a haires Taile, heknoweth Things past and to come; he maketh Men witty and bold, andgoverneth 36 Legions of spirits, his seal or Charecter is This, w ch must be worne as a Lamen before you.
The 23 d spirit is called Aim , a greattduke and strong, he appeareth in y e forme of a very handsome manin Body, [but] w th 3 heads, The first like a serpent y e second like a man w th 2 starrs in his forehead, The Third [head]is lik [sic] a Catt; he rideeth on a viper, carring a fire brandin his hand burning, whereth [wherewith] he sets Citties Castles greatplaces on fire he maketh one witty [in] all manner of wayes, and giveth trueanswares to privy matters, he governeth 26 Legions of Infernallspirits; his seal is thus to be made, and worne as a Lamen beforeyou.
The 24 th spirit is called Naberius , heis a most valliant Marquiz, appeareth in y e forme of a BlackCrow, fluttering about the Circle, when he speaketh it is witha hoarse voice; he maketh men cunning in all arts siences,but especially in y e art [of] Rhetoric; he restoreth lost dignityand honours, governeth 19 Legions of spirits his seal is this,w ch must be worne.
The 25 th spirit is called Glasya Labolas ,he is a Mighty president sheweth him selfe in y e forme of adog w th wings like a griffin; he teacheth all arts in an Instant,and is an author of Blood shed Manslaughter, he telleth allThings past to come, if desired, causeth love of friendsand foes; he can make a Man goe Invisible, he hath under hisrule 36 Legions of spirits, his seal is this, y e w ch weare [must be worn] as a Lamin. [104r]
The 26 th spirit is called Bune [or Bime], heis a strong, great mighty duke, appeareth in y e formeof a Dragon w th three heads, one like a dog, The otherlike a griffin; The 3 d like a man, he speaketh w ith a high comely voice, he changeth y e places of y e dead, causeth those spirits that are under him, to gather together upontheir sepulcheres, he giveth Riches to a man maketh him wise eloquent, he giveth true Answards to y r demands, governeth30 Legions of spirits, his seal is this w ch he owneth [oweth]obedience to. first
Nota he hath another seal orCharacter w ch is made Thus. y u may use w ch y u will, but y e first is best as Salomon saith.
The 27 th spirit is called Ronove , he appearethin y e forme of a Monster, he teacheth y e art ofRhetorick very well, and giveth good servants knowledge of Tongues, favouerof friends foes; he is a Marquiz a great Earle, and there obeiethhim [he commandeth] 19 Legions of spirits his seal is this.
The 28 th spirit in order as salomon bound them, is named Berith . he is a Mighty great and terrable duke,he hath two other Names given to him by men of latter Times, viz: Beal Bolfry , he appeareth like asouldier w th red clothing, ridding on a red horse [having]a Crown of Gold upon his head he giveth True answards of things[concerning the] past present to come; you [must] use a Ring as isbefore spoken of [with] Beleth in calling him forth; he can turne all mettalsinto Gold, he can give dignity [can] confirm them to Men, he speakethw th a very clear subtill voice, he is a great Lyer and not tobe Trusted much he governeth over 26 Legions of spirits his seal is thiswhich must be worne as [a] lamin. [104v]
The 29 th spirit in order is Named Astaroth ,he is a Mighty strong duke, appeareth in [the] forme of anunbeautifull angel, ridding on an Infernall like dragon, and carringin his right hand a viper (you must not lett him come to neare y u least he doe y u damage by his stinking Breath. Thereforey e Exorcist must hold y e Magicall Ring nere to his faceand y t will defend him he giveth true answares of things presentpast to come can discover all secreets; he will declare willinglyhow y e spirits fell, if desired, y e reason of hisown fall. He can make men wounderfull knowing in all Liberall siences; heruleth 40 Legions of spirits, his seal is as this [shown], w ch weare as a Lamen before y u , or else he w ill not obeyyou.
The 30 th spirit is called Forneus , he is amighty great Marquiz, appeareth in y e forme of a greatsea Monster, he Teacheth maketh men wounderfull knowing in y e art of Rhetoric he causeth men to have a good Name, and to have y e understanding of Tongues; he maketh men to be beloved of their foes as well asthey be by their Friends; he governeth 29 Legions of spirits,partly of y e order of Thrones and partly of angels, his sealis this to be made and worne as aforesaid .
The 31 spirit in order, [as Salomon saith,] is named Foras ,he is a mighty great president appeareth in y e form of astrong man, in humane shape he can give y e understandingto men how they may know y e vertues of all hearbs preciousstones, [he] teacheth them y e art [of] Logick Ethicks in All their partes if desired, he maketh men Invisible, witty,Eloquent to live Long; he [can] discover Treasures and recover Thingslost, he ruleth over 29 Legions of spirits, his seale or Characteris thus to be made worne as a Lamen.
The 32 d spirit in order is called Asmoday .he is a great king, strong powerfull, he appeareth w th 3heads, whereof y e first is like a Bull The second like aMan, The third like a Ram, [he appeareth also] w th a serpentsTaile, Belching or vomitting up flames of fire out of his mouthhis feet are webed like a Goose, he sitteth on an Infernall dragoncarring a Launce and a flagg in his hands, he is y e first chifiest under y e power of Amaymon , goeth before all others: when the [105r] Exorcist hath a mind to call him, lett it be abroad, 1 and lett him standon his feet all y e Time of action, w th his cap of [off], 2 for if it be on, Amaymon will deceive him and cause all his doeingto be bewrayed, But as soone as y e Exorist [Exorcist] seethAsmoday in y e shape aforesaid, he shall call him by his Name,saying, thou art Asmoday, he will not deny it; by by he will bow down to y e ground c he giveth y e Ring of vertues he teacheth y e art of Arithmitic, geomitry,Astronomy and all [other] handicrafts absolutely; he giveth full True answares to y r demands, he maketh a man Invisible, he showethy e place where Treasures layeth, and guardeth it if it be amongy e Legion of Amaymon, he governeth 72 Legions of Inferiour spirits,his seal is thus to be made and worne as a Lamen before [thee] on your Breast. 1. The translator has evidently read foris (in a foreign land) by mistake; it should read fit fortis (let him be brave). See Weyer.
2. This follows Scots if his cap be on his head, a truly bizarre mistranslation of si vero coopertus fuerit (if he is afraid he will be overwhelmed). Crowley does it one better by adding or Head-dress.
The 33 d spirit is Gaap . he is a great president a mighty Prince, he appeareth when y e is in some of y e Southern Signes, in a humane shape, [Clm 849 reads: 'He appears in the form of a doctor (medici, not meridii=southern as in Weyer) when he takes on a human form']goeing before 4 great mighty kings, as if he was a guide to conduct them along in theirway. his office is to make men knowing in Phylosophy and all y e Liberall siences; he can cause love or hatred, and make men Insensiblehe can Teach y u how to consecrate those Things that belong toy e dominion of Amaymon his king can dilever [deliver]familiers out of the custody of other Magicians; and [he also] answarethTruly and perfectly of Things past present and to come, can carryand recarry [things] most speedily from one kingdome to another, aty e will and pleasure of [the] Exorcist, he ruleth over 66 Legions of spirits he was of y e order of potestates [potentates];his seal is thus to be made worne as a Lamen c.
The 34 th spirit is called Furtur [Furfur], he is agreat mighty Earle, appearing in y e forme of an hart w th a firey [fiery] Taile; he never speaket [speaketh] Truth, except he becompelled or brought up w th in a Triangle, being compelled therein, he will take upon himselfe y e forme of an angel being bidden; he speaketh with a hoarse voice, will[can] willingly make love between man wife he can raise Thunder,Lightnings, Blasts and great Tempestuous stormes c he giveth trueanswares both of secreet and devine Things [105v] if commanded, and ruleth over 26 Legions of spirits, his sealis this which is to be [made ] worne as a Lamin c.
The 35 spirit is called Marchosias , he is a great andmighty Marquiz appering at first in [the] forme of a wolfe; havinggriffins wings, and a serpents Taile, vomiting up fire out of his mouthBut afterwards at y e command of y e Exorcist,he putteth on y e shape of a man, and is a strong fighter hegiveth true answares to all questions, is very faithfull to y e Exorcist in doeing his Buisness [sic], he was of y e order ofdominations he governeth 30 Legions of spirits, he Told his chiefe Masterw ch w as Salomon, that after 1200 yeares he hadd hopesto returne to y e 7 th Throne : his seal is thus,to be made, worne as a Lamin c.
The 36 th spirit is called Stolas , he is agreat and powerfull Prince, appearing in y e shape of a Night Ravenat first before y e Exorcist, but afterwards he taketh the imageof a man c; he teacheth the Art of Astronomy, the vertuses [sic] ofhearbs precious stones, he governeth 26 legions of spiritshis seal is thus to be made worne as a Lamin.
The 37 th spirit is called Phoenix he his [is]a great Marquiz appeareth like y e [form of the] Bird Phoenixhaving a Childs voice, he singeth many sweet notes before y e Exorcist, w ch he must not regard, but by by he must biddhim [to] put on a humane shape, Then he will speak Mervellously ofall wounderfull siences; he his a good excellent Poet, willbe willing to doe y r Request he hath hopes to returne to y e 7 th Throne affter 1200 yeares more, as he said to Salomon, hegoverneth 20 Legions of spirits, his seal is Thus to be made, wornec.
The 38 th spirit is called Halphas he is a greatEarle and appeareth in y e forme of a stock dove, and speakethw th a hoarse voyce; his office is to build up Towers to furnishthem w th ammunition and weapons, and to send men of warre to placesappointed; he ruleth 26 Legions of spirits; his seal is Thus to be made, worne as a Lamen .
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The 39 th spirit in order is called Malphas ,he appeareth at first in y e forme like a Crow, But affterwardeswill put on a humane shape at y e request of y e Exorcist speake w th a hoarse voyce; he is a mighty president andpowerfull he can Build houses high Towers he can bringquickly artificers togather from all places of y e world; he candestroy y e [thy] Enemies desires or thoughts, and w t [all that] they have done; he giveth good familiars, if y u make any sacrifices to him, he will receive it kindly and willingly, But hewill deceive him y t doth it; he governeth 40 Legions of spirits;his seal is Thus to be made and worne as a Lamen .
The 40 th spirit is called Raum , he is an Earle, appeareth at first in y e forme of a Crow but affterwards, aty e command of y e Exorcist he putteth on humane shapehis office is to steale Treasures out of kings houses, and to carry it wherehe is commanded, to destroy Citties, and y e dignities of men; to tell all Things past, w t is, w t will be; to cause Love between friends foes; he w as ofy e order of Thrones, and governeth over 30 Legions of spirits hisseal is Thus, which make and weare as a Lamin before you.
The 41 spirit in order is called Focalor he is a great duke strong, appeareth in y e forme of a Man with griffinswings; his office is, to kill men, and to drown them in y e waters,and to over throw ships of warre, for he hath power over both winds and seas,but he will not hurt any man or Thing, if he be commanded to y e contrary by y e Exorcist; he hath hopes to returne to y e 7 th Throne after 1000 yeares; he governeth 3 Legions of spirits,his seal is this w ch must be worne as a Lamin.
The 42 d spirit is Named Vepar he is a great strong duke, appeareth like a Mairmaid, his office is to guidey e waters, ships Ladden w th armour thereon he willat y e [will of the] Exorcist cause y e seas to be roughand stormy, and to appeare full of ships he causeth men to dye in 3dayes w th putrifying their sores and wounds, causingwormes in them [106v] to bred c he governeth 29 Legions of spirits, his seal is Thus to be madeand worne as a Lamin c.
The 43 d spirit in order as Salomon commanded them into y e Brazen vesel is called Sabnach he is a Mighty great Marquiz, strong appearing in y e forme of an armed souldierw th a Lyons head, ridding on a pale couloured horse, his officeis to build high Towers, Casteles and Citties, and to furnish themw th armour, to afflict men severall dayes w th wounds rotten sores full of wormes; he giveth good familiars aty e command of y e Exorcist he commandeth 50 Legions ofspirits, his seal is Thus to be made, and worne as a Lamin c.
The 44 th spirit in order is named Shax , he isa great Marquize appeareth in y e forme of a stock dove,speaking w th a hoarse subtill voyce. his office is to takeaway y e sight, hearing understanding of any man or woman aty e command of y e Exorcist, to steal money out ofkings houses carry it againe in 1200 yeares, if commanded, hew ill fetch horses or any Thing at y e Request ofy e Exorcist, but he must be commanded into a Triangle first or else he will deceive him, tell you many lyes, he can discover all Things that are hidden notkept by wicked spirits, he giveth good familiars sometimes, he governeth 30Legions of spirits his seal is thus to be made, and worne as a Lamin c.
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The 45 spirit is called Vine , he is a great king anEarle, appeareth in y e forme of a Lyon ridding on a Blackhorse w th a viper in his hand his office is to discover Thingshidden, witches, and Things present past to come. he, at y e command of y e Exorcist, w ill build Towers, Throw downgreat stone walls, make waters rough w th stormes c, hegoverneth 35 Legions of spirits, his seal is this, w ch make andwear as a Lamin c..
The 46 th spirit is called Bifrons , he is anEarle and appeareth in y e forme of a Monster at first but aftera while at y e command of y e Exorcist he putteth ony e shape of a man, his office is to make one knowing in Astrology geomitry other arts siences, Teacheth y e vertues of all hearbs, precious stones woodes, he changeth y e dead Bodyes putteth Them into one another [anothers'] places, lighteth candeles seemingly upon y e graves of y e deadhe hath under his command 6 Legions of spirits, his seal is this,w ch he w ill owne and submit unto c.
The 47 th spirit is called Vual . he is a great mighty strong duke, he appeareth in y e forme of a mightydromedary at first, but after a while he putteth on humane shape, and speakethin y e Egyptian Tongue, but not perfectly; his office is to procurey e love of women, and to tell Things past, present and to come,and also to procure friendship betweene friends foes, he wasof the order of Potentates; he governeth 37 Legions of spirits; his seal isThus to be made and worne as a Lamin before you c.
The 48 th spirit is called Haagenti , he isa great president appearing in the forme of a mighty Bull w th griffins wings at first, But afterwardes at y e command of theExorcist, he putteth on humane shape c his office is to make menwise and to Instruct them in divers Things to Transmute allmettales into gold, change wine into water, water [107v] into wine; he commandeth 33 Legions of spirits; his seal is Thus made, to be worne as a Lamin c.
The 49 th spirit is named Procel , he appeareth iny e forme of an angel, he is a great strong duke, speakingsomthing mystically of hidden Things; he Teacheth y e art ofgeometry y e Liberall siences, he at y e command ofy e Exorcist, will make great Noises, like y e running ofgreat waters, allthough there be none he warmeth waters and distempereth[discovereth] Bathes c he was of y e order of potestates[potentates] (as he declared to Salomon) before his fall, he governeth 48Legions of spirits, his Character or Marke is Thus to be made, worneas a Lamin before you.
The 50 th spirit in order is called Furcas , heis a knight appeareth in y e forme and similitude of a cruelold man w th a long Beard and a hairy head, sitting on a palecolloured horse, w th a sharpe weapon in his hand; his office isto teach y e art of Phylosophy, astronomy, Rhetoricl, logick,Chyromancy Pyromancy in all their partes perfectly, he hath under hispower 20 Legions of spirits, his seal or Mark is this w ch make weare as a Lamin.
The 51 spirit in order is Balam , he is a Terrable,great powerfull king, appearing w th 3 heads, The firstis like a Bulls, The second like a Mans, y e Third likea Rams head he hath a serpents Taile, Eyes flaming; riding upona furious Beare, carrying a goshawke on his fist, he speaketh w th a hoarse voyce, giving True answares of Things past present to come, he maketh men to goe invisible w itty he governeth40 Legions of spirits his seal is Thus [to be] Made, to be worne asa Lamin c. [108r]
The 52 d spirit [in order] is called Alloces --he is a great mighty strong duke, appearing in y e forme ofa souldier ridding on a great horse; his face is like a Lyons, very redd,having Eyes flaming, his speech is hoarse verry Bigg; his office is toteach y e art of Astronomy, all y e Liberallsiences, he Bringeth good familiars ruleth 36 Legions of spirits, hisseal is Thus made, [is] to be worne, c.
The 53 d spirit is called Caim , he is a greatpresident appeareth in y e forme of a Bird called a Thrushat first, but after a while he putteth on y e shape of a man carringin his hand a sharp sword; he seemeth to answare in Burning ashes, he is agood disputer, his office is to give men y e understandingof all Birds, loweing of Bullocks, Barking of doggs other Creatures,and also y e Noise of waters, and [he] giveth very true answares ofThings to come; he was of y e order of angels, now Ruleth 30Legions of Infernall spirits; his seal is This, w ch wear as aLamin.
The 54 th spirit in order is called Murmur ,he is a great duke an Earle, appeareth In y e forme ofa souldier ridding on a griffin with a dukes Crown on his head, theregoeth before him two of his Ministers, w th great Trumpets sounding,his office is to teach Phylosophy perfectly, to constrainesoules discesed [deceased] to come before y e Exorcist to answarethose things y t he shall aske them, if he desireth, he was partlyof y e order of Thrones partly [of the order] of angels, [he] Ruleth now 30 Legions of spirits, his seal is this, w ch is to be worne as a Lamin c.
The 55 th spirit is called Orobas , he is a mightygreat prince, appearing at first like a horse, But afterwards at y e command of y e Exorcist he putteth on y e Image of a man,his office is to discover, all Things past, present to come and to givedignities places y e favour of friends foes, hegiveth true answares of divinity of y e Creation of y e world, he is faithfull to y e Exorcist w ill notsuffer him to be Tempted by any [108v] spirit he governeth 20 Legions of spirits, his seal is this, w ch must be made worne as a Lamin c.
The 56 spirit is called Gemory , he is a strong and powerfullduke appearing in The forme of a Beautifull woman, w th a Dutches[Duchess] Crownett Tyed about her middle, ridding on a great Camell, his officeis to tell of all Things past present to come, and of Treasure hiddenand w t it layeth in, procureth y e love of women,both young old, he governeth 26 Legions of spirits, his sealis Thus made, worne as a Lamin before y e Exorcist in [the]Time of working.
The 57 spirit is called Ose , he is a greatpresident appeareth like a Leopard at first, But after a littleTime he putteth on y e shape of a man, his office is to make onecunning in y e Leberall [liberal] siences to give Trueanswares of devine secreet Things, and to change a man in [to] any shapethat y e Exorcist desireth so that he that is so changed will notthinck any other Thing but that he is that Creature or Thing, he is Changedinto, he governeth 3 Legions of spirits, his seal is This, w ch wear as a Lamin.
The 58 th spirit is called [named] Amy , he is agreat president, appeareth at first in y e forme of a flamingfire, But after a while he putteth on y e shape of a man, c:his office is to make one wounderous [wonderfully] knowing in Astrology all y e Leberall [liberal] siences; he giveth good familiars can bewray Treasures, w ch are kept by spirits; he governeth 36Legions of spirits, [] his seal is This, w ch wear as a Laminc.
[To make sense of the attempted corrections, compare with the version given in Sl. 2731:]
The 59 spirit is named Orias , he is a greatMarquiz and appeareth in y e forme of a Lyon, riding on a mightyhorse, w th a serpents Taile, holding in his right hand 2 greatserpents hissing, his office is to Teach y e vertues of y e starres and to know y e Mansions of y e planets, and howto understand their vertues, also he Transformeth men giveth dignitiesand places [prelacies], and confirmations, y e favour offriends foes, he governeth 30 Legions of spirits, his seal is This, to bemade worne c.
[109r]
The 60 th spirit is called Vapula , he is a greatmighty strong duke, appearing in y e forme of a Lyon,w th griffins wings; his office is to make men knowing in allhandicraft proffecsions also in Phylosophy other siences c hegoverneth 36 Legions of spirits, his seal or Character is Thus made, and is tobe worneas a Lamin c.
The 61 spirit is called Zagan , he is a greatking president, and appeareth at first in y e forme of a Bullw th griffins wings, But afterwardss he putteth on humane shape,he maketh men witty, and can turne wine into water Blood intowine, and also water into wine he can turne all mettals into Corne [coin]of that dominion y e mettles are of can make foolls wise hegoverneth 33 Legions of spirits; his seal is Thus made w orne as a Lamin.
The 62 d spirit is called Valac , he is a mightygreat president appeareth like a Boy w th angels wings, riddingon a 2 headed Dragon; his office is to give True answares ofhidden Treasures, and to tell where serpents may be seene, w ch he will bring dilever [deliver, discover] to y e Exorcistwithout any force or strengeth, he governeth 30 Legions of spirits, his sealis This w ch must be made worne as a Lamin c.
The 63 spirit is called Andras , he is a great Marquizappearing in y e forme of an angell w th a head like aBlack night Raven, ridding upon a strong black woolf, w th a sharpebright sword flourishing in his hand, his office is to sow discords,if y e Exorcist hath not care he will kill him and his fellows,he governeth 30 Legions of spirits his seal is Thus to be [made,and] worne as a Lamin before [thee] on your Breast. [109v]
The 64 th spirit is named Flauros , he is agreat duke, and appeareth at first like a mighty Terrable andstrong Leopard but afterwards at y e command of y e Exorcist he putteth on y e shape of a man w th fiery Eyesand a Terrable Countenance; he giveth True answares of all Things past present to come, but unless he be commanded into a [the] Triangle, hewill Lye in all those things and deceive or beguile y e Exorcistin other Things or Buisness [sic], he will gladly talke of divinity, andof y e Creation of y e world, and of his and all otherspirits fall [falls], he destroyeth and burneth those That are y e Exorcist [Exorcist's] enimies if he Requesteth it, and will not suffer him tobe Tempted by any spirit or otherwise; he governeth 36 Legions of spirits,his seal is Thus to be made, w orne as a Lamine c.
The 65 spirit is called Andrealphus , he is a Mighty greatMarquiz appearing at first in y e forme of [a] Peacock,w ith great Noises but afterwards he putteth on humaneshape, he can teach perfectly geomitry, all Things belongingto measuring, [] also Astronomy, he maketh men very subtile andcunning therin, he can Transforme a Man into y e likness of aBird he governeth 30 Legions of spirits his seal is This, w ch is to be worne as a Lamin c.
The 66 th spirit is called Cimeies he is amighty great Marquiz strong powerfull appearing like a valiantsouldier, riding on a goodly Black horse; he ruleth over all spiritsin y e part of Africa, his office is to Teach perfectly grammarRhetoric [] logick and to discover Treasures Things lost or hidden,he can make a man seeme like a souldier of his own likeness, hegoverneth 20 Legions of cheefe [chief] spirits, but more Inferior [than]himself his seal is Thus made, worne as a Lamin c.
The 67 th spirit in order is called Amduscias ,he is a strong great duke appearing at first like an Unicorne,But afterwards at y e Request of y e Exorcist he standeth [110r] beforehim in humane shape causing Trumpets and all manner of MusicallInstrument to be heard But not seene also [causing] Trees to bendand Incline according to y e Exorcist [Exorcist's] will; he givethExcellent familiars ruleth 29 Legions of spirits his seal is Thus formedand is to be w orne as a Lamin c.
The 68 th spirit is called Belial , he is amighty king and powerfull; he was Created next after Lucifer, is of his order; he appeareth in y e forme of a Beautiful angelsitting in a Charriot of fire, speaking w th a comly voice,declaring that he fell first amongst y e worthier wisersort w ch went before Michael other heavenly angels; hisoffice is to distribute preferments of senatorships, and to causefavour of friends foes, he giveth Excellent familiars governeth80 Legions of spirits. Note this kink [! king] Belial must have offeringssacrafices gifts presented to him, by y e Exorcist or elsehe w ill not give True answares to his demands; But then heTarryeth [will tarry] not one hour in y e truth except [unless] hebe constrained by devine power his seal is Thus w ch is to beworne as a Lamin, before y e Exorcist c.
The 69 spirit is called Decarabia , he appeareth iny e forme of a starre in y e Pentacle at first, butafterwards at y e command of y e Exorcist, he putteth ony e Image of a man, his office is to discover y e vertuesof hearbs and precious stones; and to make y e similitude of allBirds to fly before y e Exorcist, to Tarry w th him,singing and Drinking as Naturall Birds doe, he governeth 30 Legions ofspirits, being himselfe a great Marquiz, his seal is Thus to be made, andworne as a Lamin before y e Exorcist .
The 70 th spirit in order is called Seere , heis a Mighty Prince and powerfull under Amaymon, king of y e Easthe appeareth in y e forme of a Beautifull Man, riding on a stronghorse w th wings: his office is to goe come, and to bring allThings to pass on a sudden to carry recarry any Thing whereThou wilt have it, or have it from for he can pass over y e wholeworld in y e Twinckling of an Eye, he maketh a True relation ofall sorts of Theft and of [110v] Treasures hidd, and of all other things, he is Indifferent good Natured,willing to do any thing y e Exorcist desireth; he governeth 26Legions of spirits, his Mark or seal is Thus made, and is to be worne as aLamin c.
The 71 spirit is called Dantalion , he is a great Mightyduke appearing in y e forme of a Man w th many faces, alllike men women, a Booke in his right hand; his office is to Teachall arts and siences to anyone, and to declare y e secreet Councellesof anyone, for he knoweth y e Thoughts of all men and women, and canchange them at his will, he can cause love and shew (by vision) y e true similitude of anyone lett them be in w t place or part ofy e world they will, he governeth 36 Legions of spirits his seal isThis, w ch is to be worne as a Lamin.
The 72 d spirit in order is called Andromalius he isa great and Mighty Earle appearing in y e form of a Man, holding aserpent in his hand, his office is to bring a theefe goods y t are stolen, Back; and to discover all wickedness, and understand dealings, to punish Theives [thieves] other wicked people, to discoverTreasure that is hidd, c, he ruleth 36 Legions of spirits his seal isThis, w ch make wear as a Lamin in time of acctionc.
These be the seventy two Mighty kings or Princes w ch King Salomoncommanded into a vesall [vessel] of Brasse w th their Legions,of whome Belial Bileth [Beleth] Asmoday Gaap wear the Cheefest, it is supposed it was for their pride,for Salomon never declared why he thus bound them; when he hadd boundthem up sealed y e vesel, he by y e devine powercast Them all into a deep lake or hole in Babilon [Babylon], theBabilononians [! Babylonians] woundering to see such a thing there, they wentwholy into y e lake to brake [break] y e vesel open,suspecting to find a great Treasure; but when they hadd broken it open outflew all y e cheefe spirits Immediately, and their Legions followedthem, and they were restored againe to their former places; But only Belialwho entered [111r] Into a certaine Image, and there gave answares to those whome [who] did offersacrifice unto him as y e Babilonians did; for they offeredsacrafices, worshiped that Image as a God c..
OBSERVATIONS Notes: Thou art to observe first y e Moones age for y r working.The best dayes are when y e [moon] is 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14 dayesold, as Salomon sayeth, and no other dayes are profitable c. The seals of those 72 kings are to be made in Mettalls,The cheefest King in ,Marquisses in ,Dukes in .Prelates in ,knights in , Presidents in , Earles in equally alike 1 . 1. Gold, silver, copper, tin, lead, mercury, copper + silver respectively. Noticeably absent is Mars (=iron). -Ed. These 72 kings are under the power of Amaymon, Corson, Ziminiar, Goap [Gaap] w ch are kings ruling in y e 4quarters East, West, North, south, and are not to be called forth exceptit be upon great occasions But Invoked commanded to send such suchspirit as are [is] under their rule and power, as is shewed in y e following Invocations, or [rather] conjurations c.
The chife [chief] kings may be bound from 9 to 12 of y e Clock atnoone from 3 [5] till sunset. Marquizes may be bound from 3 ofy e Clock in y e after Noon till nine at night and from 9at n t [night] till sunrising.
Dukes may be bound from sunrising till Noonday in clear weather.
Prelates may be bound in any hour of the day.
Knights may be bound from y e dawning of y e day tillsunrising or from four of y e Clock till sunset.
Presidents may be bound in any hour of y e day, Except Twilight,at Night, or [if] the king whome he is under, be also Invocated c.
Counts or Earles may be bound in any hour of the day so [if] it be in woodsor any other place where Men resort Not, or where No Noise is c. [111v is blank]
[112r] [THE MAGICAL CIRCLE] [The circle of Salomon is to be made nine feet across, thedivine names are to be written around it, from Eheye to Levanah .]A figure of the Circlel [Circle] of Solomon [Salomon], that he made forto preserve himselfe from The malice of those evill Spirits c. In the Mathers/Crowley edition the letters around the perimeter of the circle are transcribed into Hebrew letters. 'In English letters they run thus, ... + Ehyeh Kether Metatron Chaioth Ha-Qadesh Rashith Ha-Galgalim S.P.M (for 'Sphere of the Primum Mobile') + Iah Chokmah Ratziel Auphanim Masloth S.S.F. (for 'Sphere of the Fixed Stars,' or S.Z. for 'Sphere of the Zodiac') + Iehovah Elohim Binah Tzaphquiel Aralim Shabbathai S. (for 'Sphere') of Saturn + El Chesed Tzadquiel Chaschmalim Tzedeq S. Jupiter + Elohim Gibor Geburah Kamael Seraphim Madim S. of Mars + Iehovah Eloah Va-Daaulm;th Tiphereth Raphal Malakim Shemesh S. of the Sun + Iehovah Tzabaoth Netzach Haniel Elohim Nogah S. of Venus. + Elohim Tzabaoth Hod Michal Beni Elohim Kokav S. of Mercury + Shadda El Chai Iesod Gabriel Cherubim Levanah S. of the Moon +.'
This is based on Agrippa's scale of ten. [THE TRIANGLE]
[This is the forme of] The Triangle that Salomon commanded the disobedientspirits into; it is to be made two foot [feet] of [off] from the Circle and3 foot [feet] over [across].
Note this is to be placedupon [towards] that Coast [quarter] [that] the spirit belongeth [to] c.Observe the moon in working, c.
[112v] Solomons sexangled [hexagonal] ffigure
This figure is to be made on parchment made of a calfes Skin and worne at theSkirtt of y e white vestment, and covered w th a lennen[linen] cloath to y e which is to be shewed to the spirits when theyare appeared that they may be compelled to be obedient and take a humane shapec. Compare with version found in de Abano:
The Pentagonall ffigure of Solomon
Compare Douce ms. 116 pp. 171-172 (2nd half 17th ce), which has an experiment for transporting anything, which employs spirits named 'Aldiator, Belleracke, Bellonay, Halluhullynza, Saluzem.'The accompanying conjuration starts: 'Conjuro vos spiritis, Aldiator, Ballaroch, Bellonay, Hally-hullinza, Cooluzem, per patrem, + et ff, + et Ss,...'Accompanying 'pentacle of Solomon' (which is a double circle with hexagram inside) has the names of the same spirits inside, againwith slight differences: 'Hally / Hullinza / Aldiator / Ballaroche / Bellony / Hally-Hullinza / (in center): Cooluzem'.
This figure is to be made in or and worne upon the brest with the seal of the spirit on one [the other] side ofitt. it is for to preserve [the Exorcist] from danger, and allso tocommand by c.
[113r] [The Ring of Salomon]
This Ring is to be held before the face of the Exorcist topreserve him from The stinking fumes of spirits c. Around the ring is written the sacred name ANEPHENETON. Above the first N is written 'x', indicating the scribe was not certain if the name was spelled with an N or an X. The name is spelled Anephenethon in the Sworn Book of Honorius , and Anepheneton in Bodleian MS Rawl. D252 (12v). Coxe 25: Athenethon vel Anepheneton; BnF ital. 1524 195v: Anafeneton; SSM fol. 55: Anecphenneton; CLM 849: Anathematon; CLM 10085 4v: Anathemathon. LIH also reads Anephenethon. In the printed Heptameron and in the Folger manuscript it is spelled Anephexeton, but earlier manuscript VSG has Anepheneton. I believe this to be the same as (Greek) Anekphoniton ('Unpronounceable'), sometimes used to refer to the Tetragrammaton ( i.e. YHVH). The Secret Seal of Salomon.
by which he bound and sealed up theaforsaid spirits with their legions in [into] a Brazen Vesel c.
This secreet seal is to be made by one that is cleane both Inwardand outward, and hath not defiled himself by any woman in the spaceof a Month; but hath with fasting and prayers to God desired pardonof all his sins, c: Itt is to be made on a Tuesday or Saturdaynight at 12 [2] of the Clock, written with the Blood of a Black Cockwhich never trode hen, on virgins parchment, Note, on those nightsthe must be encreasing in, when it [is] so made, fumeit with Allum, Raisins of the Sun, dates, Cedar lignum Aloes,by this seal Salomon compelled the aforesaide spirits into a Brassvessel, and sealed it up with the same, he by it gained the loveof all Manner of persons, and overcame in Battle, for neitherweapon fire nor water could hurt him.
[113v] The fforme of the brasse vessel that Salomon shut Those spiritsIn.
The priuie [secret] seal aforesaid was made in Brasse, to cover This vesselwith at y e Top c.
In Hebrew letters may be transcribed as: (front:) 'AShR AHIH: GBRiAL: MIKAL: HANIAL:' (back:) 'ARARIThA: ChShMLIM: AL: TzDQIAL:' Mathers gives the following variant found 'in some Codices:' 'ARARIThA: RFAL: KMAL: TzDQIAL:' and 'TzFQIAL' [Other materials]
The other materialls is [are] a sceptre or sword; a miter or cap, along white Robe of Linnen, with shoes and other Clothes for y e purpose also a girdle of Lyons skin 1 3 Inches broad, withall the names about it as is about the uttermost round [part of the] Circle, also perfumes and a chafin [chafing] dish of Charcoles kindled to put thefumes into; to smoke or perfume y e e place appointed for action.also annoynting oyles to anoynt y r Temples Eyes w th ; fair water to wash y r selves in. in so doeingy u are to say as david said (viz) 1. Lion's skin. This seems to be based on the experiment of Bealphares in Scot, which says it can also be made from 'a hart's skin' i.e. deer or buckskin. Compare also Sloane 3824 110r. Thou shalt purge mew th Hysop o Lord, I shall be cleane; Thou shalt wash me I shall be whiter than snow c. This text from Psalm 50.9 is used in the Mass as well as virtually every grimoire. at y e Garments putting on, you must say: [ORATION] by y e figurative Mystery of these holy vesturesor vestments, I will cloath me with y e armour ofSalvation in y e strength of y e highest, Ancor Amacor Amides Theodonias Anitor , That my desired Endmay be Efected Through y e strength [of] Adonay To whome y e praise and glory w ill forever ever belong. Amen.
This oration also occurs widely in magical texts. The version in the Heptameron is almost identical, and indeed the version in Goetia was probably based directly on de Abano. Compare also with the version in Liber Iuratus Honorii and that in Ars Notoria . [114r]
After y u have so done, make prayers to God according to yourworke, as Salomon hath commanded. The formes that Salomon used for anyperticular art is shewed in y e 5 th part of this Bookw ch is called Artem Novam [ Ars Nova ] c. The Conjuration for to call forth any of the forsaid spirits I Invocate and conjure you spirit N. being w th power armedfrom y e supreame Majesty, I throughly [thoroughly] command youby Be r alanensis [Beralanensis], Baldachiensis,Paumachi Apologi-Sedes andy e most powerfull princes Genio Liachidi ministers of y e Tartarean seat, Cheefe princes of of y e seat of Apologia , in y e NinthRegion; I exorcise powerfully command you spirit N, in and by him that saidy e word, it was done, and by all y e holy and most gloriousNames of y e most holy and true God, and by these his most holyNames Adonai [Adonay], El, Elohim, Elohe, Zebeoth [Zebaoth], Elion [Elyon], Escerchie Eskerie , Jah, Tetragrammaton Saday That you forthw th appear and shew y r selves here unto me beforethis Circle, in a fair and humane shape, without any deformity or ugly shew andwithout delay, doe y e come, from all parts of y e worldto make make [sic] rationall answares unto all Things w ch I shallask of you; and come yee peacebly, visibly and afably without delay, manifestingw t I desire, being conjured by y e Name [Names] of y e Eternall liveing and true God Helioren I conjureyou by y e especiall and true Name of your God that y e oweobediance unto and by y e Name of y r king, w ch beareth rule over you, That forthwith you come without Tarring [tarrying], andfullfill my desires, and command, and persist unto y e End, accordingto my Intentions and I conjure y u by him by whome all Creaturesare obediant [unto] and by this ineffeble name Tetragrammaton Jehovah [Jehova], w ch being heard, y e Elements are overthrown;The aire is shaken, The sea runneth back, The fire is quenched, The Earth Tremblethand all y e hosts of Celestialls, Terrestialls [terrestrials] Infernalls doe Tremble, and are troubled and confounded togather. that [come]you visibly and affebly, speak unto me with a Clear voice Intelligible, andwithout any ambiguity, Therefore come ye in the Name AdonayZebeoth [Zebaoth]; Adonay [Adonay], Amiorent ,com com why stay [tarryieth] you? hasten: Adonay Saday , the Kingeof kings commandeth you: Compare Heptameron :
BERALANENSIS, Baldachiensis, Paumachia, and Apologia Sedes, by themost mighty kings and powers, and the most powerful princes, genii, Liachid,ministers of the Tartarean seat, chief prince of the seat of Apologia, in theninth legion, I invoke you, and by invocating, conjure you; and being armedwith power from the supreme Majesty, I strongly command you, by Him whospoke and it was done, and to whom all creatures are obedient; and by thisineffable name, Tetragrammaton Jehovah, which being heard the elementsare overthrown, the air is shaken, the sea runneth back, the fire is quenched,the earth trembles, and all the host of the celestials, and terrestrials, andinfernals do tremble together, and are troubled and confounded: wherefore, forthwithand without delay, do you come from all parts of the world, and makerational answers unto all things I shall ask of you; and come ye peaceably,visibly and affably now, without delay, manifesting what we desire, being conjuredby the name of the living and true God, Helioren, and fulfil our commands,and persist unto the end, and according to our intentions, visibly and affablyspeaking unto us with a clear voice, intelligible, and without any ambiguity.
Say this as often as you please. And if they com not thensay as ffolloweth. [The Second Conjuration] I Invocate, conjure and command you spirit N, to appear and shewy r selfe visibly to me, before this Circle, in fair and comlyshape, without any deformity or Tortuosity, by y e Name iny e name Y U w ch Adamheard spoake, by the name Joth w ch Jacob heard from y e angel wrestling with him, andwas delivered from y e hands of Esau his Brother; and by y e nameof God Agla , w ch Lot heard and was saved with hisfamily; and by y e name Anaphexaton [114v] w ch Aron [Aaron] heard and speak [spake] and becamewise, by the names Schemes-Amathia which Joshua called uponand y e sun stood still, and by y e name Emanuel w ch y e 3 Children Sedrach Mesach [Masach] and Abednego,sung in y e midst of y e fiery furnace, andwere delivered; and by the name Alpha Omega which Daniel named Destroyed the Bell [Bel] y e Dragon; by the name Zebaoth which Moses named all the Rivers watersin the land of gypt ware turnd into blood by the name EscerchieOriston , w ch Moses named all the Rivers Brought forth froggs, they went into y e houses of y e Egyptians, Distroying allthings; by the name Elion w ch Mosescalled upon there was great haile, such as never was [seen] sencethe Creation of the world to that Day; by the name Adonay w ch Moses named And there came up Locust Thrueout all the land of Egyptand devoured all that the Haill at left; and by the name Hagios ,and by the seal [*seat] of Adonay and by Otheos, Iscyros,Athenatos; Paracletus and by these holly and sacred names Agla, On, Tetragrammaton and by the dreadfull Judgement of god;and by the uncertaine sea of glass: which is before the face of the divine Majesty,who is mighty and most powerful. And by the four beasts before the throne, haveingEyes before and behind, and by the ffire round about the throwne,and by the holly angells of heaven; and by the Mighty Wisdom ofgod, by the seal of Baldachia , and by this name Primeumaton which Moses named and the Earth opened and swallowedup Chora, Dathan Abiram, [I command] That you make true and faithfullanswers, to all my demands, and to performe all my desiers, so farras in office you are capaple [capable] to performe therefore come yepaecable [peaceably], vissible and affable now without delay, to manifestwhat I desire speaking with a perfect and clear voyce, Intelligibleunto my understanding c. Compare Heptameron : 'I adjure and call you all forth, by the seat of Adonay , and by Hagios, O Theos, Iscyros, Athanatos; Paracletus, Alpha Omega, and by these three secret names: Agla, On, Tetragrammaton , that you at once fulfill what I desire.' if [somehow] they do not come at the rehearsing of these 2 fforegoeingConjurations (but without doubt they [normally] will) say one [on] asffolloweth, it being a constraint. [The Constraint] I conjure the [thee] spirit N. by all the mostglorious and Effacius [efficacious] names of the most great andIncomprehensible Lord god of Host [Hosts], that you comest quicklywithout delay ffrom all parts and places of the world:[wherever thou mayest be,] to make rationell answers to my demandsand that visible and affably speakeing with a voiceIntellegible to my understanding as aforesaid, I conjure andconstrain you spirit N., by all aforesaid and by these sevennames by w ch wise Salomon bound thee and thy fellowsin a vessel of Brass. Adonay, Prerai Tetragrammaton;Anephexeton [Anaphexeton], Inessenfatall,Pathatumon, Itemon. That you appeare hear beforethis Circle, to fullfill my will in all things, that shall seemegood unto me and if you be disobedient and refuse to come I willin the power and by the power of the name of y e supream and Everliving god, Who created both you and me andall the whole world in six days and what is contained in it Eye-Saray , and by the power [115r] of his name Primeumaton ; which commandeth thewhole hoste of heaven, curse you and deprive you, from all youroffice, Joy place, and binde you in the debth [depth]of y e Bottomless pit There to remaine unto the day ofthe last Judgement, and I will bind you into Eternall fire into the lake of fire and Brimstone, unless you come forthwith andappeare heere before this Circle to doe my will in all things.Therefore com [thou!] in and by these holly names Adonay,Zebeoth [Zebaoth], Adonay, Amiorem; come yee, Adonay commandeth you.
If you come so farr, and he yet doth not appeare you may be sure heis sent to some other place by his king, and cannot come and if it beso Invocate the king as followeth to send him, But if he doth not comestill, Then you may be sure he is bound in chains in hell: and he isnot in the Custody of his king: So if you have a desier to call himffrom thence, you must rehearse the spirits Chaine c. For to Invocate the Kinge say as ffolloweth - O you great mighty and Powerfull kinge Amaymon , who bearethrule by the power of thy supreame god El over all spirits bothsuperior and Inferiour of the Infernal order in the Dominion ofthe Earth [East], I invocate and command you by the especial and truestname of your god and by god that you worship and obey, and bythe seal of y e Creation, by the most mighty powerfullname of god Jehovah Tetragrammaton , who cast you ought [out] of heavenwith all other of the Infernall spirits and by all y e most powerfulland great names of god who created heaven, Earth hell, and all thingscontained in them, and by their power and vertue, by y e name Primeumaton who commandeth the whole host of heaven, that youcause, enforce compell N. to come unto me hear before thisCircle in a fair comely forme, without doeing any harme tome or any other Creature, and to answere truely faithfullto all my Requests, That I may accomplish my will and desiers,in knowing or obtaining any matter or thing w ch by office youknow is proper for him to performe or to accomplish, threw [through] thepower of god El who createth and disposeth of all thingsboth celestiall, ayerall [aerial], Terrestiall [terrestrial] and Infernall.
After you have Invocated the king in this manner twise or thriceover, then conjure y e spirit you would have calld forth bythe aforsaid conjurations rehearsing them severall times together,and he will come without doubt if not at y e first or secondtime rehearsing. But if he doth not come, add the spirits Chaine tothe end of y e afforsaid Conjuration and he will be forced tocome even if he be Bound in chains: for the chaines will break of [off]from him and he will be at liberty c. [115v] The generall Curse, called the spirits Chaine against all spiritsthat Rebell. O thou wicked and disobedient spirit, because thou hast rebelledand not obeyed nor regarded my words which I have rehearsed Theybeing all most glorious and Incomprehensible names of y e truegod Maker and creator of you and me and all the world, I bythe power of those names w ch no creature is able to resistdoe curse you into the debts [! depths] of y e Bottomless Pitt,There to remaine untill y e day of doom in chaines of fireand Brimstone unquenchable, unless you dost forthwith appear beforethis circle in This Triangle To doe my will;Therefore come paceably [peaceably] and quietly [quickly] in bythese names -- Adonai [Adonay], Zebaoth,Adonay, Amioram ; come come why stay you, Adonay comandeth you.
When you have read so farr and he doth not come, Then write his nameand seal in [on] virgins parch [parchment] and put it into a blackBox with Brimstone aquafateda [assafoetida] and such things that havea stincking strong smell and bind the Box round with a wire and hangit on y e swords point and hold it over the fire of Charcoles,and say to the fire first [as followeth] (it being placed towardthat quarter the spirit is to come) [The Conjuration of the fire] I conjure thee you [O] fire by him that made thee and all other goodcreatures in the world that you Torment Burne and consume thisspirit N. everlastingly. I condem [condemn] thee thou spirit N.into fire everlasting, because thou art disobedient and obeydnot the command, nor kept the precepts of the lord thy god,neither wilt thou appeare to me nor obey me nor my invocations,haveing thereby called you forth, [I] who am the servant of y e most high and Imperiall Lord, god of hosts Jehovah ,and dignified and fortified by his Celestiall power andPermission, Neither comest thou to answer to these my Proposallshear made unto you, for w ch your averseness andcontempt you are gilty [guilty] of grand disobedience and Rebellion,and therefore I shall excommunicate you and destroy thy nameand seal w ch I have hear enclosed in this black Box, and shallburne thee in immortall fire and bury thee in Immortall oblivion,unless thou Immediately comest appearest visibly, affably,frendly, curteously hear unto me before this Circle in thisTriangle, in a faire and comly forme and in no wise terrible, hurtfullor frightfull to me or any other creatures whatever upon the faceof the Earth and make rationel Answers to my requests and performeall my desiers in all things that I shall make unto you c.
If he cometh not yet, say as followeth: [The curse] Now o thou spirit N. since thou art still pertonalius [pernicious] anddisobedient and will not appeare unto me to answer to such things as I shouldehave desiered of you or would have been satisfied in c, I doe inthe name and by the power and dignity of the omnipotent ImmortallLord god of host Jehovah Tetragrammaton , The only creator ofheaven Earth and hell and all that in them is who is the marvelliousdisposser of all things both visible and Invisible Curse youand deprive you from all your offices Joy and place and dobind the [thee] in the debtts [depths] of y e BottomlessPitt, There to remaine untill the day of the last Judgement;I say into the lake of Fire Brimstone which is prepared forall rebellious disobedient obstinate pertinacious [pernicious]spirits, let all the [116r] Holy company of heaven curse thee, The , and starrs, the light and ally e hoste of heaven Curse thee, I curse thee into the fire unquenchable, torments unspeakable, and as thy name and seal is containedin this box, chained and bound up and shal be choacked in sulphurous stincking substance and burnt in this material fire, so I inthe name Jehovah , and by the power anddignity of these three names Tetragrammaton, Anaphexeton, Primeumaton , cast thee, o thou disobediant spirit N.into that lake of fire which is prepared for thee damned andcursed spirits and there to remain untill the dayof doome and never more to be remembered of before the face of god w ch shall come to Judge the quick and the dead and the world by fire.
Here the Exorcist must put the box into the fire and by and byhe will come. But as soone as he is come quickly quench the firethat the Box is in and make a sweet perfume and give him a kindentertainment shewing him the pentacle that is at y e bottomof y e vesture covered with linnen cloath, saying. [The address unto the spirit upon his coming] Behold your conclusion if you be disobedient. Behold the Pentacleof Salomon which I have brought heare before thy presence: Beholdthe person of the Exorcist who is called Octinomos , in the midstof the Exorcism, who is armed by god without fear, who potentlyinvocateth you and called you to appeare, Therefore make rationallanswers to my demands and be obedient to me your master inthe name of y e Lord Bathat rushing upon Abrac Abeor coming upon Aberer .
Compare Heptameron :
Behold your conclusion if you refuse to be obedient; ... and the following, which actually occurs earlier in Heptameron :
Behold the pentacle of Solomon, which I have brought into your presence;behold the person of the exorcist in the middle of the exorcism, who is armedby God, without fear, and well provided, who potently invocateth and callethyou by exorcising; come, therefore, with speed, by the virtue of these names;Aye Saraye, Aye Saraye; defer not to come, by the eternal names of the livingand true God, Eloy, Archima, Rabur, and by the pentacle of Solomon herepresent, which powerfully reigns over you; and by the virtue of the celestialspirits, your lords; and by the person of the exorcist, in the middle of theexorcism: being conjured, make haste and come, and yield obedience to yourmaster, who is called Octinomos. Then they or he will be obedient and bid you ask what you willfor they are subjected by god to fullfill your desiers and demands,and when they or he are appeared and shewed themselves humbleand meek, Then you are to say [as followeth]: [The welcome unto the spirit] Welcom [thou] [spirit N. or] spirits or most noble king or kingsI say you are welcome unto me because I called you through himwho created both heaven Earth Hell and all that is containedtherein and you have obeyed allso by the same power that I calledyou forth [by] I binde you that you remaine affably and vissiblyhear before this circle (or before this circle in this,)so constant and so long as I have occasion for you and not todepart without my leasure [licence] untill you have faithfullyand truely performed my will without any fallacity [falsity] c. Compare Heptameron :
Welcome spirits, or most noble princes, becauseI have called you through Him to whom every knee doth bow, bothof things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; inwhose hands are all the kingdoms of kings, neither is there any able tocontradict his Majesty. Wherefore, I bind you, that you remain affable and visible before this circle, so long and so constant; neither shall you departwithout my licence, until you have truly and without any fallacy performed my will, by virtue of his power who hath set the sea her bounds, beyondwhich it cannot pass, nor go beyond the law of his providence, viz. of theMost High God, Lord, and King, who hath created all things. Amen. The licence to depart O Thou spirit N. Because thou hast very dilligently answered mydemands and was ready and willing to come at my first call I doehear licence thee to depart unto thy proper place without doeingany Injury or danger to any man or beast depart I say andbe ever reddy to come at my call being duly Exorcised and conjuredby y e sacred rites of Magicke. I charge thee to withdraw peaceblyand quiet1y, and the peace of God be ever continued between me and the [thee].Amen.
After you have given the spirit licence [to depart] you are notto go out of y e Circle till they be gone and you have madeprayers unto god ffor the great blessing he hath bestowed uponyou in granting you your desiers and delivering you from themalice of the Enemy the devill.
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Nota [Note] you may command these spirits into the Brazen vessellas you doe into the Triangle saying That you forthwith appeare beforethis Circle in this vessell of Brasse in a faire andcomely shape c as is shewed before in the forgoing Conjurations c.
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This digital edition by Joseph H. Peterson,Copyright 1999. All rights reserved. Updated Jan 18, 2021.
This catalog of 72 demons is based on a variant of the Offices of Spirits , via Abraham Fleming's (somewhat problematic) English translation which appeared in Reginald Scot's Discouerie of Witchcraft (1584).Compare with Johann Weyer Pseudomonarchia Daemonum , which listed only 69 spirits.The list was expanded to 72 apparently because of the numerological significance of that number, which has resulted in a sort of a negative version of the well-known list of 72 angels associated with the Schemhamphorash .
The Lesser Key of Solomon or Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis (the Clavicula Salomonis, or Key of Solomon is an earlier book on the subject), is an anonymous 17th century grimoire, and one of the most popular books of demonology. 3UHIDFH This translation of the FIRST BOOK Of the Lemegeton which is now for the first time made accessible to students of TALISMANIC MAGIC was done, after careful collation and edition, from numerous Ancient Manuscripts in Hebrew, Latin, and French, by G. Fra.D.D.C.F., by the order of the Secret Chief of the Rosicrucian Order.1 The G. Fra., having succumbed unhappily to the. The first section of the anonymously written 17th-century grimoire The Lesser Key of Solomon.It describes a group of 69-72 demons (depending on which edition you're working with) who were variously bound by Ham and Solomon to perform works on God's behalf, and now you, the lucky conjuror, can do.
The spirit sigils do not appear in any of the earlier manuscripts of the Offices of Spirits that I am aware of, although they are reminiscent of those found in some other catalogs of spirits, such as that inMs Plut 89 Sup 38(fol. 95v ff), which contains sigils for 100 demons, or the Secrets of Solomon .
Note: A considerably enlarged edition of the Lesser Key of Solomon is nowavailable:
I have included HTML tags for each spirit, so they can be cited individually, e.g. 'http://www.esotericarchives.com/solomon/goetia.htmpaimon'.
[Of the seventy-two infernal spirits evoked and constrained byKing Salomon]
The first principall spirit is a king ruling in y e East,called Bael . he maketh men goe Invisible, he rulethover 66 Legions of Inferiour spirits, he appeareth in divers shapes,sometimes like a Catt, sometimes like a Toad, sometimes like a man, sometimes in all these formes at once. he speaketh very horsly.
This is his Character w ch is to be worne as aLamen before him who calleth him forth, or else he will not doe youhomage.
The second spirit is a Duke called Agares , he is undery e power of y e East and cometh up in the form of a fairOld man riding upon a Crocodill, very mildly, carrying a goshawke onhis fist. he maketh them runne that stand still, and fetcheth backy e runnawayes. he can teach all Languages or Tongues presently, hehath the power also to destroy dignities, both supernaturall Temporall; cause Earthquakes. he was of the order of Vertues;he hath under his government 31 Legions c: this is [his] sealeor Character w ch is to be worne as [a] Lamen. [King Agares (sec. man.)]
The Third spirit is a mighty prince, being of y e same Nature as Agares, he is called Vassago ,This spirit is of a good nature, his office is to declarethings past and to come; and to discover all things hidden or lost c:he governeth 26 Legions of spirits. This is his seal.
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The 4 th spirit is called Gamigin ,a great Marquise, he appereth in y e forme of a litlehorse or asse and then into humane shape he putteth himself at y e request of y e Master and speaketh w th a horse voice;he teaches all Liberall siences, and giveth and account of y e dead soules of them that dye in sin. he ruleth over 30 Legionsof Inferiors c. This is his seal, w ch is to be worneby the Magician when he Invocateth.
The 5 th spirit is called Marbas -- he is agreat presedent, and appeareth at first in y e forme of agreat Lyon: but afterwards putteth on humane shape at y e Request of y e Master he Answareth truly of Things hiddenor secreet, he causeth deseases and cureth them againe givethgreat wisdome knowledge in mechanicall arts, changeth meninto other shapes he governeth 36 Legions of spirits. his seal is this.
The 6 th spirit is Valefar -- he is a MightyDuke, appeareth in y e form of a Lion w h amans head Lowring, he is a good femiliar, but tempteth those he isfemiliar with to steale, he governeth 10 Legions of spirets, this ishis seal to wearne constantly if you haue his familiarity. Else not.
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The 7 t spirit is Amon . he is a Marquis great inpower most strong, he at first appereth like a wolf with aserpents taile, vomiting out of his Mouth fleames of fire, butat y e command of y e Magician he putteth on y e shape of a man, with dogs Teeth beset in a head like a Raven, or in a RavensHead, hee telleth [of] all things past to come, and procureth love,and reconcileth controversies between freinds foes, 1 governeth40 Legions of spirits, his seal is thus, w ch is to be worne asafforesaid. 1. Harl. 6483 adds, 'He also bringeth to pass, that souls which are drowned in the sea shall take up airy bodies evidently appear answer to interrogations at the request of the exorcist.'
The 8 th spirit is called Barbatos he is a greatduke appeareth when y e is in , 2 with four Noblekings and their companions in great troops, he giveth y e understanding of y e singing of Birds, and y e voice of other Creatures and y e [such as]barking of dogs c, he breaketh hidden treasures open, thathave been Laid by y e Enchantment of Magicians, [he was]of y e order of vertues, [of] which some part beareth rule stillc he knoweth all things past and to come: and reconsileth friends those that are in power, he ruleth over 30 Legions of spirits, his sealof obedience is this. w ch were before you c. 2. The translator obviously misunderstood the Latin here. W: 'He appears in the image of a woodland archer.'
The 9 th spirit in order is Paimon ; a great king, very Obedient to Lucifer, he appeareth in y e forme of a man,sitting one a dromedary, w h a Crowne most glorious on his head.Three [There] goeth before him a host of spirits like men with Trumpetsand well sounding Cymballs, and all other sorts of musicall Instruments c.he hath a great voice, and roareth at his first comming, and hisspeech [voice] is such as y e Magician cannot well understand,unless he compelleth him. This spirit can teach all arts and siences, andother secret Things; he can discover w t y e Earth is, and w t holdeth it up in y e waters, w t y e wind is or where it is, or any other Thingy u desire to know, he giveth dignity and confirmethy e same, he bindeth or maketh a man subject to y e Magician if he desireth it he giveth good familiars, and such as can teachall arts, he is to be observed towards y e North west, he is ofy e order of dominions and hath 200 Legions of spirits under him,one part of them is of y e order of Angells y e other of Potestates [Potentates], If y u call this spiritPaimon alone y u must make him some offering to him there will attend him 2 kings called Bebal Abalam , other spirits of y e order ofPotestates [Potentates] in his host are 25 Legions because all thosespirits w ch are subject to him, are not allwayes w th him unlesse y e Magician compelleth them, This is his Character.
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The 10 th spirit is Buer , a great presidentand appereth in that is hisshape when y e is there,he teacheth Phylosophy [both] Morall Naturall, y e Logicall arts, y e vertues of all hearbes plants, healeth all distempers in Man, giveth (familiars) good familiars,he governeth over 50 Legions of spirits and this is his seale of obediancew ch you must weare when you call him to apperance.
The 11 th spirit is a great strong duke called Gusoin [Gusion], he appeareth like a Xenophilus hetelleth of all things past, present to come: he sheweth y e meaning of all questions you can ask, he reconcileth friends and givethhonour and dignity to any, and ruleth over 40 Legions of Spirits.his seal is this, w ch weare as aforesaid c.
The 12 th spirit is Sitri , he is a great prince appeareth at first with a Leopards face, and wings as a griffin.But afterwards at y e command of y e exorcist,he putteth on a humane shape very Beautifull, Inflaming Men with womensLove, and women with mens love, and causeth them to shew themselves Naked,if he [it] be desired, c. he governeth 60 Legions of spirits, andhis seal to be worne is this.
The 13 spirit is called Beleth , he is a mightyking and terrable, ridding on a pale horse w th Trumpets andall other kinds of Musicall Instruments playing before him, he is veryfurious at his first apperance That is whilest y e Exorcistallay his Courage, for to doe that, he must hold a hazel stickin his hand, streched forth towards y e South East quartersmaking a Triangle without y e Circle, commanding him into it byy e vertue of y e Bonds chaines of spiritshereafter following, if he doe not come into y e by your Threats, rehearsey e Bounds chaines before him, and then he will yeildobediance and come into it and do what he is commanded by y e Eorcist [Exorcist], yet he must receive him courteously, because he isa great king doe homage to him, as the kings and princes doethat attend him, and you must [also] have allwayes a silver Ring on themiddle finger of the left hand, held against your face as they do for Amaimon,This king Beleth causeth all y e love that possible may be, both ofMen and women till y e Master Eorcist [Exorcist] hath had hismind fullfilled c. he is of the order of Powers and governeth 85Legions of [102v] spirits, his Noble seal is this w ch is to beworne before you in the Time of working.
The 14 th spirit is called Leraye (or Leraje) [written intra linea]. he is a Marquize great in power shewinghim selfe in y e likeness of an archer, cladd in green carring[carrying] a Bow and quiver, he causeth all great Battles contests, causeth y e wounds to putrifie that are [made]w th arrows by archers this belongeth to he governeth 30 Legions ofspirits, his seale of obediance is this.
The 15 th spirit is called Eligor [Eligos],a great duke, he appeareth in [the] form of a goodly knight carring a lancean Ensigne a serpent, he discovereth hidden Things knoweththings to come, of warres and how the soulders will shallmeet, he causeth the love of Lords and great persons, and governeth60 Legions of spirits, his seal is this, w ch wear or else hewill not appear nor obey you c.
The 16 th spirit is called Zepar , he is a greatduke appeareth in red apparell armed like a souldier, hisoffice is to cause women to love Men and to bring them togatherin love he also maketh them barren, and governeth [over] 26 Legionsof Inferiour spirits, his seal is this, w ch he obeyeth when heseeth it.
The 17 th spirit is called Botis a great presidentand an Earle; he appeareth at y e [first] shew in y e formof an ugly viper Then at y e command of y e Magicianhe putteth on humane shape, with great teeth, Two horns, carring a sharp brightsword in his hand, he telleth of all Things past and to come and reconcilethfriends and foes, he governeth 60 Legions of spiritshis seal is this, that he obeyeth when he seeth it. [103r]
The 18 th spirit is called Bathin , he is a mighty[and] strong duke appeareth like a strong man w th y e Taile of a serpent, sitting on a paile couloured horse heknoweth the vertue of hearbes precious stones, can transportmen suddenly from one Country into an other, he ruleth over 30 Legions ofspirits his seal is thus to be made and to be worne before you.
The 19 th spirit is called Saleos , he is a greatand mighty duke, appeareth in [the] form of a gallant souldier,ridding on a Crocodile, w th a dukes crowne on his head peaceablyhe causeth y e love of women to men men to women, he governeth30 Legions of spirits his seal is this, w ch must be worne beforeyou.
The 20 th spirit is called Purson a great king;he appeareth commonly like a man w th a Lyons face, carringa cruel viper in his hand, and ridding on a Bear goeing beforehim [are] many Trumpets sounding; he knoweth hidden things and candiscover Treasures tell all Things present past and to come;he can take a Body either humane or aiery, and answareth Truly of allEarthly Things, both secreet devine, of y e Creation of y e world, he bringeth forth good familiars, under his government [power] are 22 Legions of spirits, partly of y e order of vertues partly of y e order of Thrones, his mark or seal is this, w ch he oweth obediance to [which]must be worne by y e Exorcist in [the] Time of acction.
The 21 spirit is called Morax he is a greatEarle and a president, he appeareth like a great Bull w th a mansface; his office is: to make men very knowling [sic] in Astronomy, andall y e other Liberall siences; he can give good familiars and[very] wise, w ch know y e vertues of hearbes precious stones he governeth 36 [30] Legions of spirits, hisseal is to be made Thus and worne [as aforesaid].
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The 22 d spirit is called Ipos --, he is an Earlrand a mighty prince, and appeareth in y e forme of an angel,w th a Lions head gooses feet a haires Taile, heknoweth Things past and to come; he maketh Men witty and bold, andgoverneth 36 Legions of spirits, his seal or Charecter is This, w ch must be worne as a Lamen before you.
The 23 d spirit is called Aim , a greattduke and strong, he appeareth in y e forme of a very handsome manin Body, [but] w th 3 heads, The first like a serpent y e second like a man w th 2 starrs in his forehead, The Third [head]is lik [sic] a Catt; he rideeth on a viper, carring a fire brandin his hand burning, whereth [wherewith] he sets Citties Castles greatplaces on fire he maketh one witty [in] all manner of wayes, and giveth trueanswares to privy matters, he governeth 26 Legions of Infernallspirits; his seal is thus to be made, and worne as a Lamen beforeyou.
The 24 th spirit is called Naberius , heis a most valliant Marquiz, appeareth in y e forme of a BlackCrow, fluttering about the Circle, when he speaketh it is witha hoarse voice; he maketh men cunning in all arts siences,but especially in y e art [of] Rhetoric; he restoreth lost dignityand honours, governeth 19 Legions of spirits his seal is this,w ch must be worne.
The 25 th spirit is called Glasya Labolas ,he is a Mighty president sheweth him selfe in y e forme of adog w th wings like a griffin; he teacheth all arts in an Instant,and is an author of Blood shed Manslaughter, he telleth allThings past to come, if desired, causeth love of friendsand foes; he can make a Man goe Invisible, he hath under hisrule 36 Legions of spirits, his seal is this, y e w ch weare [must be worn] as a Lamin. [104r]
The 26 th spirit is called Bune [or Bime], heis a strong, great mighty duke, appeareth in y e formeof a Dragon w th three heads, one like a dog, The otherlike a griffin; The 3 d like a man, he speaketh w ith a high comely voice, he changeth y e places of y e dead, causeth those spirits that are under him, to gather together upontheir sepulcheres, he giveth Riches to a man maketh him wise eloquent, he giveth true Answards to y r demands, governeth30 Legions of spirits, his seal is this w ch he owneth [oweth]obedience to. first
Nota he hath another seal orCharacter w ch is made Thus. y u may use w ch y u will, but y e first is best as Salomon saith.
The 27 th spirit is called Ronove , he appearethin y e forme of a Monster, he teacheth y e art ofRhetorick very well, and giveth good servants knowledge of Tongues, favouerof friends foes; he is a Marquiz a great Earle, and there obeiethhim [he commandeth] 19 Legions of spirits his seal is this.
The 28 th spirit in order as salomon bound them, is named Berith . he is a Mighty great and terrable duke,he hath two other Names given to him by men of latter Times, viz: Beal Bolfry , he appeareth like asouldier w th red clothing, ridding on a red horse [having]a Crown of Gold upon his head he giveth True answards of things[concerning the] past present to come; you [must] use a Ring as isbefore spoken of [with] Beleth in calling him forth; he can turne all mettalsinto Gold, he can give dignity [can] confirm them to Men, he speakethw th a very clear subtill voice, he is a great Lyer and not tobe Trusted much he governeth over 26 Legions of spirits his seal is thiswhich must be worne as [a] lamin. [104v]
The 29 th spirit in order is Named Astaroth ,he is a Mighty strong duke, appeareth in [the] forme of anunbeautifull angel, ridding on an Infernall like dragon, and carringin his right hand a viper (you must not lett him come to neare y u least he doe y u damage by his stinking Breath. Thereforey e Exorcist must hold y e Magicall Ring nere to his faceand y t will defend him he giveth true answares of things presentpast to come can discover all secreets; he will declare willinglyhow y e spirits fell, if desired, y e reason of hisown fall. He can make men wounderfull knowing in all Liberall siences; heruleth 40 Legions of spirits, his seal is as this [shown], w ch weare as a Lamen before y u , or else he w ill not obeyyou.
The 30 th spirit is called Forneus , he is amighty great Marquiz, appeareth in y e forme of a greatsea Monster, he Teacheth maketh men wounderfull knowing in y e art of Rhetoric he causeth men to have a good Name, and to have y e understanding of Tongues; he maketh men to be beloved of their foes as well asthey be by their Friends; he governeth 29 Legions of spirits,partly of y e order of Thrones and partly of angels, his sealis this to be made and worne as aforesaid .
The 31 spirit in order, [as Salomon saith,] is named Foras ,he is a mighty great president appeareth in y e form of astrong man, in humane shape he can give y e understandingto men how they may know y e vertues of all hearbs preciousstones, [he] teacheth them y e art [of] Logick Ethicks in All their partes if desired, he maketh men Invisible, witty,Eloquent to live Long; he [can] discover Treasures and recover Thingslost, he ruleth over 29 Legions of spirits, his seale or Characteris thus to be made worne as a Lamen.
The 32 d spirit in order is called Asmoday .he is a great king, strong powerfull, he appeareth w th 3heads, whereof y e first is like a Bull The second like aMan, The third like a Ram, [he appeareth also] w th a serpentsTaile, Belching or vomitting up flames of fire out of his mouthhis feet are webed like a Goose, he sitteth on an Infernall dragoncarring a Launce and a flagg in his hands, he is y e first chifiest under y e power of Amaymon , goeth before all others: when the [105r] Exorcist hath a mind to call him, lett it be abroad, 1 and lett him standon his feet all y e Time of action, w th his cap of [off], 2 for if it be on, Amaymon will deceive him and cause all his doeingto be bewrayed, But as soone as y e Exorist [Exorcist] seethAsmoday in y e shape aforesaid, he shall call him by his Name,saying, thou art Asmoday, he will not deny it; by by he will bow down to y e ground c he giveth y e Ring of vertues he teacheth y e art of Arithmitic, geomitry,Astronomy and all [other] handicrafts absolutely; he giveth full True answares to y r demands, he maketh a man Invisible, he showethy e place where Treasures layeth, and guardeth it if it be amongy e Legion of Amaymon, he governeth 72 Legions of Inferiour spirits,his seal is thus to be made and worne as a Lamen before [thee] on your Breast. 1. The translator has evidently read foris (in a foreign land) by mistake; it should read fit fortis (let him be brave). See Weyer.
2. This follows Scots if his cap be on his head, a truly bizarre mistranslation of si vero coopertus fuerit (if he is afraid he will be overwhelmed). Crowley does it one better by adding or Head-dress.
The 33 d spirit is Gaap . he is a great president a mighty Prince, he appeareth when y e is in some of y e Southern Signes, in a humane shape, [Clm 849 reads: 'He appears in the form of a doctor (medici, not meridii=southern as in Weyer) when he takes on a human form']goeing before 4 great mighty kings, as if he was a guide to conduct them along in theirway. his office is to make men knowing in Phylosophy and all y e Liberall siences; he can cause love or hatred, and make men Insensiblehe can Teach y u how to consecrate those Things that belong toy e dominion of Amaymon his king can dilever [deliver]familiers out of the custody of other Magicians; and [he also] answarethTruly and perfectly of Things past present and to come, can carryand recarry [things] most speedily from one kingdome to another, aty e will and pleasure of [the] Exorcist, he ruleth over 66 Legions of spirits he was of y e order of potestates [potentates];his seal is thus to be made worne as a Lamen c.
The 34 th spirit is called Furtur [Furfur], he is agreat mighty Earle, appearing in y e forme of an hart w th a firey [fiery] Taile; he never speaket [speaketh] Truth, except he becompelled or brought up w th in a Triangle, being compelled therein, he will take upon himselfe y e forme of an angel being bidden; he speaketh with a hoarse voice, will[can] willingly make love between man wife he can raise Thunder,Lightnings, Blasts and great Tempestuous stormes c he giveth trueanswares both of secreet and devine Things [105v] if commanded, and ruleth over 26 Legions of spirits, his sealis this which is to be [made ] worne as a Lamin c.
The 35 spirit is called Marchosias , he is a great andmighty Marquiz appering at first in [the] forme of a wolfe; havinggriffins wings, and a serpents Taile, vomiting up fire out of his mouthBut afterwards at y e command of y e Exorcist,he putteth on y e shape of a man, and is a strong fighter hegiveth true answares to all questions, is very faithfull to y e Exorcist in doeing his Buisness [sic], he was of y e order ofdominations he governeth 30 Legions of spirits, he Told his chiefe Masterw ch w as Salomon, that after 1200 yeares he hadd hopesto returne to y e 7 th Throne : his seal is thus,to be made, worne as a Lamin c.
The 36 th spirit is called Stolas , he is agreat and powerfull Prince, appearing in y e shape of a Night Ravenat first before y e Exorcist, but afterwards he taketh the imageof a man c; he teacheth the Art of Astronomy, the vertuses [sic] ofhearbs precious stones, he governeth 26 legions of spiritshis seal is thus to be made worne as a Lamin.
The 37 th spirit is called Phoenix he his [is]a great Marquiz appeareth like y e [form of the] Bird Phoenixhaving a Childs voice, he singeth many sweet notes before y e Exorcist, w ch he must not regard, but by by he must biddhim [to] put on a humane shape, Then he will speak Mervellously ofall wounderfull siences; he his a good excellent Poet, willbe willing to doe y r Request he hath hopes to returne to y e 7 th Throne affter 1200 yeares more, as he said to Salomon, hegoverneth 20 Legions of spirits, his seal is Thus to be made, wornec.
The 38 th spirit is called Halphas he is a greatEarle and appeareth in y e forme of a stock dove, and speakethw th a hoarse voyce; his office is to build up Towers to furnishthem w th ammunition and weapons, and to send men of warre to placesappointed; he ruleth 26 Legions of spirits; his seal is Thus to be made, worne as a Lamen .
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The 39 th spirit in order is called Malphas ,he appeareth at first in y e forme like a Crow, But affterwardeswill put on a humane shape at y e request of y e Exorcist speake w th a hoarse voyce; he is a mighty president andpowerfull he can Build houses high Towers he can bringquickly artificers togather from all places of y e world; he candestroy y e [thy] Enemies desires or thoughts, and w t [all that] they have done; he giveth good familiars, if y u make any sacrifices to him, he will receive it kindly and willingly, But hewill deceive him y t doth it; he governeth 40 Legions of spirits;his seal is Thus to be made and worne as a Lamen .
The 40 th spirit is called Raum , he is an Earle, appeareth at first in y e forme of a Crow but affterwards, aty e command of y e Exorcist he putteth on humane shapehis office is to steale Treasures out of kings houses, and to carry it wherehe is commanded, to destroy Citties, and y e dignities of men; to tell all Things past, w t is, w t will be; to cause Love between friends foes; he w as ofy e order of Thrones, and governeth over 30 Legions of spirits hisseal is Thus, which make and weare as a Lamin before you.
The 41 spirit in order is called Focalor he is a great duke strong, appeareth in y e forme of a Man with griffinswings; his office is, to kill men, and to drown them in y e waters,and to over throw ships of warre, for he hath power over both winds and seas,but he will not hurt any man or Thing, if he be commanded to y e contrary by y e Exorcist; he hath hopes to returne to y e 7 th Throne after 1000 yeares; he governeth 3 Legions of spirits,his seal is this w ch must be worne as a Lamin.
The 42 d spirit is Named Vepar he is a great strong duke, appeareth like a Mairmaid, his office is to guidey e waters, ships Ladden w th armour thereon he willat y e [will of the] Exorcist cause y e seas to be roughand stormy, and to appeare full of ships he causeth men to dye in 3dayes w th putrifying their sores and wounds, causingwormes in them [106v] to bred c he governeth 29 Legions of spirits, his seal is Thus to be madeand worne as a Lamin c.
The 43 d spirit in order as Salomon commanded them into y e Brazen vesel is called Sabnach he is a Mighty great Marquiz, strong appearing in y e forme of an armed souldierw th a Lyons head, ridding on a pale couloured horse, his officeis to build high Towers, Casteles and Citties, and to furnish themw th armour, to afflict men severall dayes w th wounds rotten sores full of wormes; he giveth good familiars aty e command of y e Exorcist he commandeth 50 Legions ofspirits, his seal is Thus to be made, and worne as a Lamin c.
The 44 th spirit in order is named Shax , he isa great Marquize appeareth in y e forme of a stock dove,speaking w th a hoarse subtill voyce. his office is to takeaway y e sight, hearing understanding of any man or woman aty e command of y e Exorcist, to steal money out ofkings houses carry it againe in 1200 yeares, if commanded, hew ill fetch horses or any Thing at y e Request ofy e Exorcist, but he must be commanded into a Triangle first or else he will deceive him, tell you many lyes, he can discover all Things that are hidden notkept by wicked spirits, he giveth good familiars sometimes, he governeth 30Legions of spirits his seal is thus to be made, and worne as a Lamin c.
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The 45 spirit is called Vine , he is a great king anEarle, appeareth in y e forme of a Lyon ridding on a Blackhorse w th a viper in his hand his office is to discover Thingshidden, witches, and Things present past to come. he, at y e command of y e Exorcist, w ill build Towers, Throw downgreat stone walls, make waters rough w th stormes c, hegoverneth 35 Legions of spirits, his seal is this, w ch make andwear as a Lamin c..
The 46 th spirit is called Bifrons , he is anEarle and appeareth in y e forme of a Monster at first but aftera while at y e command of y e Exorcist he putteth ony e shape of a man, his office is to make one knowing in Astrology geomitry other arts siences, Teacheth y e vertues of all hearbs, precious stones woodes, he changeth y e dead Bodyes putteth Them into one another [anothers'] places, lighteth candeles seemingly upon y e graves of y e deadhe hath under his command 6 Legions of spirits, his seal is this,w ch he w ill owne and submit unto c.
The 47 th spirit is called Vual . he is a great mighty strong duke, he appeareth in y e forme of a mightydromedary at first, but after a while he putteth on humane shape, and speakethin y e Egyptian Tongue, but not perfectly; his office is to procurey e love of women, and to tell Things past, present and to come,and also to procure friendship betweene friends foes, he wasof the order of Potentates; he governeth 37 Legions of spirits; his seal isThus to be made and worne as a Lamin before you c.
The 48 th spirit is called Haagenti , he isa great president appearing in the forme of a mighty Bull w th griffins wings at first, But afterwardes at y e command of theExorcist, he putteth on humane shape c his office is to make menwise and to Instruct them in divers Things to Transmute allmettales into gold, change wine into water, water [107v] into wine; he commandeth 33 Legions of spirits; his seal is Thus made, to be worne as a Lamin c.
The 49 th spirit is named Procel , he appeareth iny e forme of an angel, he is a great strong duke, speakingsomthing mystically of hidden Things; he Teacheth y e art ofgeometry y e Liberall siences, he at y e command ofy e Exorcist, will make great Noises, like y e running ofgreat waters, allthough there be none he warmeth waters and distempereth[discovereth] Bathes c he was of y e order of potestates[potentates] (as he declared to Salomon) before his fall, he governeth 48Legions of spirits, his Character or Marke is Thus to be made, worneas a Lamin before you.
The 50 th spirit in order is called Furcas , heis a knight appeareth in y e forme and similitude of a cruelold man w th a long Beard and a hairy head, sitting on a palecolloured horse, w th a sharpe weapon in his hand; his office isto teach y e art of Phylosophy, astronomy, Rhetoricl, logick,Chyromancy Pyromancy in all their partes perfectly, he hath under hispower 20 Legions of spirits, his seal or Mark is this w ch make weare as a Lamin.
The 51 spirit in order is Balam , he is a Terrable,great powerfull king, appearing w th 3 heads, The firstis like a Bulls, The second like a Mans, y e Third likea Rams head he hath a serpents Taile, Eyes flaming; riding upona furious Beare, carrying a goshawke on his fist, he speaketh w th a hoarse voyce, giving True answares of Things past present to come, he maketh men to goe invisible w itty he governeth40 Legions of spirits his seal is Thus [to be] Made, to be worne asa Lamin c. [108r]
The 52 d spirit [in order] is called Alloces --he is a great mighty strong duke, appearing in y e forme ofa souldier ridding on a great horse; his face is like a Lyons, very redd,having Eyes flaming, his speech is hoarse verry Bigg; his office is toteach y e art of Astronomy, all y e Liberallsiences, he Bringeth good familiars ruleth 36 Legions of spirits, hisseal is Thus made, [is] to be worne, c.
The 53 d spirit is called Caim , he is a greatpresident appeareth in y e forme of a Bird called a Thrushat first, but after a while he putteth on y e shape of a man carringin his hand a sharp sword; he seemeth to answare in Burning ashes, he is agood disputer, his office is to give men y e understandingof all Birds, loweing of Bullocks, Barking of doggs other Creatures,and also y e Noise of waters, and [he] giveth very true answares ofThings to come; he was of y e order of angels, now Ruleth 30Legions of Infernall spirits; his seal is This, w ch wear as aLamin.
The 54 th spirit in order is called Murmur ,he is a great duke an Earle, appeareth In y e forme ofa souldier ridding on a griffin with a dukes Crown on his head, theregoeth before him two of his Ministers, w th great Trumpets sounding,his office is to teach Phylosophy perfectly, to constrainesoules discesed [deceased] to come before y e Exorcist to answarethose things y t he shall aske them, if he desireth, he was partlyof y e order of Thrones partly [of the order] of angels, [he] Ruleth now 30 Legions of spirits, his seal is this, w ch is to be worne as a Lamin c.
The 55 th spirit is called Orobas , he is a mightygreat prince, appearing at first like a horse, But afterwards at y e command of y e Exorcist he putteth on y e Image of a man,his office is to discover, all Things past, present to come and to givedignities places y e favour of friends foes, hegiveth true answares of divinity of y e Creation of y e world, he is faithfull to y e Exorcist w ill notsuffer him to be Tempted by any [108v] spirit he governeth 20 Legions of spirits, his seal is this, w ch must be made worne as a Lamin c.
The 56 spirit is called Gemory , he is a strong and powerfullduke appearing in The forme of a Beautifull woman, w th a Dutches[Duchess] Crownett Tyed about her middle, ridding on a great Camell, his officeis to tell of all Things past present to come, and of Treasure hiddenand w t it layeth in, procureth y e love of women,both young old, he governeth 26 Legions of spirits, his sealis Thus made, worne as a Lamin before y e Exorcist in [the]Time of working.
The 57 spirit is called Ose , he is a greatpresident appeareth like a Leopard at first, But after a littleTime he putteth on y e shape of a man, his office is to make onecunning in y e Leberall [liberal] siences to give Trueanswares of devine secreet Things, and to change a man in [to] any shapethat y e Exorcist desireth so that he that is so changed will notthinck any other Thing but that he is that Creature or Thing, he is Changedinto, he governeth 3 Legions of spirits, his seal is This, w ch wear as a Lamin.
The 58 th spirit is called [named] Amy , he is agreat president, appeareth at first in y e forme of a flamingfire, But after a while he putteth on y e shape of a man, c:his office is to make one wounderous [wonderfully] knowing in Astrology all y e Leberall [liberal] siences; he giveth good familiars can bewray Treasures, w ch are kept by spirits; he governeth 36Legions of spirits, [] his seal is This, w ch wear as a Laminc.
[To make sense of the attempted corrections, compare with the version given in Sl. 2731:]
The 59 spirit is named Orias , he is a greatMarquiz and appeareth in y e forme of a Lyon, riding on a mightyhorse, w th a serpents Taile, holding in his right hand 2 greatserpents hissing, his office is to Teach y e vertues of y e starres and to know y e Mansions of y e planets, and howto understand their vertues, also he Transformeth men giveth dignitiesand places [prelacies], and confirmations, y e favour offriends foes, he governeth 30 Legions of spirits, his seal is This, to bemade worne c.
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The 60 th spirit is called Vapula , he is a greatmighty strong duke, appearing in y e forme of a Lyon,w th griffins wings; his office is to make men knowing in allhandicraft proffecsions also in Phylosophy other siences c hegoverneth 36 Legions of spirits, his seal or Character is Thus made, and is tobe worneas a Lamin c.
The 61 spirit is called Zagan , he is a greatking president, and appeareth at first in y e forme of a Bullw th griffins wings, But afterwardss he putteth on humane shape,he maketh men witty, and can turne wine into water Blood intowine, and also water into wine he can turne all mettals into Corne [coin]of that dominion y e mettles are of can make foolls wise hegoverneth 33 Legions of spirits; his seal is Thus made w orne as a Lamin.
The 62 d spirit is called Valac , he is a mightygreat president appeareth like a Boy w th angels wings, riddingon a 2 headed Dragon; his office is to give True answares ofhidden Treasures, and to tell where serpents may be seene, w ch he will bring dilever [deliver, discover] to y e Exorcistwithout any force or strengeth, he governeth 30 Legions of spirits, his sealis This w ch must be made worne as a Lamin c.
The 63 spirit is called Andras , he is a great Marquizappearing in y e forme of an angell w th a head like aBlack night Raven, ridding upon a strong black woolf, w th a sharpebright sword flourishing in his hand, his office is to sow discords,if y e Exorcist hath not care he will kill him and his fellows,he governeth 30 Legions of spirits his seal is Thus to be [made,and] worne as a Lamin before [thee] on your Breast. [109v]
The 64 th spirit is named Flauros , he is agreat duke, and appeareth at first like a mighty Terrable andstrong Leopard but afterwards at y e command of y e Exorcist he putteth on y e shape of a man w th fiery Eyesand a Terrable Countenance; he giveth True answares of all Things past present to come, but unless he be commanded into a [the] Triangle, hewill Lye in all those things and deceive or beguile y e Exorcistin other Things or Buisness [sic], he will gladly talke of divinity, andof y e Creation of y e world, and of his and all otherspirits fall [falls], he destroyeth and burneth those That are y e Exorcist [Exorcist's] enimies if he Requesteth it, and will not suffer him tobe Tempted by any spirit or otherwise; he governeth 36 Legions of spirits,his seal is Thus to be made, w orne as a Lamine c.
The 65 spirit is called Andrealphus , he is a Mighty greatMarquiz appearing at first in y e forme of [a] Peacock,w ith great Noises but afterwards he putteth on humaneshape, he can teach perfectly geomitry, all Things belongingto measuring, [] also Astronomy, he maketh men very subtile andcunning therin, he can Transforme a Man into y e likness of aBird he governeth 30 Legions of spirits his seal is This, w ch is to be worne as a Lamin c.
The 66 th spirit is called Cimeies he is amighty great Marquiz strong powerfull appearing like a valiantsouldier, riding on a goodly Black horse; he ruleth over all spiritsin y e part of Africa, his office is to Teach perfectly grammarRhetoric [] logick and to discover Treasures Things lost or hidden,he can make a man seeme like a souldier of his own likeness, hegoverneth 20 Legions of cheefe [chief] spirits, but more Inferior [than]himself his seal is Thus made, worne as a Lamin c.
The 67 th spirit in order is called Amduscias ,he is a strong great duke appearing at first like an Unicorne,But afterwards at y e Request of y e Exorcist he standeth [110r] beforehim in humane shape causing Trumpets and all manner of MusicallInstrument to be heard But not seene also [causing] Trees to bendand Incline according to y e Exorcist [Exorcist's] will; he givethExcellent familiars ruleth 29 Legions of spirits his seal is Thus formedand is to be w orne as a Lamin c.
The 68 th spirit is called Belial , he is amighty king and powerfull; he was Created next after Lucifer, is of his order; he appeareth in y e forme of a Beautiful angelsitting in a Charriot of fire, speaking w th a comly voice,declaring that he fell first amongst y e worthier wisersort w ch went before Michael other heavenly angels; hisoffice is to distribute preferments of senatorships, and to causefavour of friends foes, he giveth Excellent familiars governeth80 Legions of spirits. Note this kink [! king] Belial must have offeringssacrafices gifts presented to him, by y e Exorcist or elsehe w ill not give True answares to his demands; But then heTarryeth [will tarry] not one hour in y e truth except [unless] hebe constrained by devine power his seal is Thus w ch is to beworne as a Lamin, before y e Exorcist c.
The 69 spirit is called Decarabia , he appeareth iny e forme of a starre in y e Pentacle at first, butafterwards at y e command of y e Exorcist, he putteth ony e Image of a man, his office is to discover y e vertuesof hearbs and precious stones; and to make y e similitude of allBirds to fly before y e Exorcist, to Tarry w th him,singing and Drinking as Naturall Birds doe, he governeth 30 Legions ofspirits, being himselfe a great Marquiz, his seal is Thus to be made, andworne as a Lamin before y e Exorcist .
The 70 th spirit in order is called Seere , heis a Mighty Prince and powerfull under Amaymon, king of y e Easthe appeareth in y e forme of a Beautifull Man, riding on a stronghorse w th wings: his office is to goe come, and to bring allThings to pass on a sudden to carry recarry any Thing whereThou wilt have it, or have it from for he can pass over y e wholeworld in y e Twinckling of an Eye, he maketh a True relation ofall sorts of Theft and of [110v] Treasures hidd, and of all other things, he is Indifferent good Natured,willing to do any thing y e Exorcist desireth; he governeth 26Legions of spirits, his Mark or seal is Thus made, and is to be worne as aLamin c.
The 71 spirit is called Dantalion , he is a great Mightyduke appearing in y e forme of a Man w th many faces, alllike men women, a Booke in his right hand; his office is to Teachall arts and siences to anyone, and to declare y e secreet Councellesof anyone, for he knoweth y e Thoughts of all men and women, and canchange them at his will, he can cause love and shew (by vision) y e true similitude of anyone lett them be in w t place or part ofy e world they will, he governeth 36 Legions of spirits his seal isThis, w ch is to be worne as a Lamin.
The 72 d spirit in order is called Andromalius he isa great and Mighty Earle appearing in y e form of a Man, holding aserpent in his hand, his office is to bring a theefe goods y t are stolen, Back; and to discover all wickedness, and understand dealings, to punish Theives [thieves] other wicked people, to discoverTreasure that is hidd, c, he ruleth 36 Legions of spirits his seal isThis, w ch make wear as a Lamin in time of acctionc.
These be the seventy two Mighty kings or Princes w ch King Salomoncommanded into a vesall [vessel] of Brasse w th their Legions,of whome Belial Bileth [Beleth] Asmoday Gaap wear the Cheefest, it is supposed it was for their pride,for Salomon never declared why he thus bound them; when he hadd boundthem up sealed y e vesel, he by y e devine powercast Them all into a deep lake or hole in Babilon [Babylon], theBabilononians [! Babylonians] woundering to see such a thing there, they wentwholy into y e lake to brake [break] y e vesel open,suspecting to find a great Treasure; but when they hadd broken it open outflew all y e cheefe spirits Immediately, and their Legions followedthem, and they were restored againe to their former places; But only Belialwho entered [111r] Into a certaine Image, and there gave answares to those whome [who] did offersacrifice unto him as y e Babilonians did; for they offeredsacrafices, worshiped that Image as a God c..
OBSERVATIONS Notes: Thou art to observe first y e Moones age for y r working.The best dayes are when y e [moon] is 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14 dayesold, as Salomon sayeth, and no other dayes are profitable c. The seals of those 72 kings are to be made in Mettalls,The cheefest King in ,Marquisses in ,Dukes in .Prelates in ,knights in , Presidents in , Earles in equally alike 1 . 1. Gold, silver, copper, tin, lead, mercury, copper + silver respectively. Noticeably absent is Mars (=iron). -Ed. These 72 kings are under the power of Amaymon, Corson, Ziminiar, Goap [Gaap] w ch are kings ruling in y e 4quarters East, West, North, south, and are not to be called forth exceptit be upon great occasions But Invoked commanded to send such suchspirit as are [is] under their rule and power, as is shewed in y e following Invocations, or [rather] conjurations c.
The chife [chief] kings may be bound from 9 to 12 of y e Clock atnoone from 3 [5] till sunset. Marquizes may be bound from 3 ofy e Clock in y e after Noon till nine at night and from 9at n t [night] till sunrising.
Dukes may be bound from sunrising till Noonday in clear weather.
Prelates may be bound in any hour of the day.
Knights may be bound from y e dawning of y e day tillsunrising or from four of y e Clock till sunset.
Presidents may be bound in any hour of y e day, Except Twilight,at Night, or [if] the king whome he is under, be also Invocated c.
Counts or Earles may be bound in any hour of the day so [if] it be in woodsor any other place where Men resort Not, or where No Noise is c. [111v is blank]
[112r] [THE MAGICAL CIRCLE] [The circle of Salomon is to be made nine feet across, thedivine names are to be written around it, from Eheye to Levanah .]A figure of the Circlel [Circle] of Solomon [Salomon], that he made forto preserve himselfe from The malice of those evill Spirits c. In the Mathers/Crowley edition the letters around the perimeter of the circle are transcribed into Hebrew letters. 'In English letters they run thus, ... + Ehyeh Kether Metatron Chaioth Ha-Qadesh Rashith Ha-Galgalim S.P.M (for 'Sphere of the Primum Mobile') + Iah Chokmah Ratziel Auphanim Masloth S.S.F. (for 'Sphere of the Fixed Stars,' or S.Z. for 'Sphere of the Zodiac') + Iehovah Elohim Binah Tzaphquiel Aralim Shabbathai S. (for 'Sphere') of Saturn + El Chesed Tzadquiel Chaschmalim Tzedeq S. Jupiter + Elohim Gibor Geburah Kamael Seraphim Madim S. of Mars + Iehovah Eloah Va-Daaulm;th Tiphereth Raphal Malakim Shemesh S. of the Sun + Iehovah Tzabaoth Netzach Haniel Elohim Nogah S. of Venus. + Elohim Tzabaoth Hod Michal Beni Elohim Kokav S. of Mercury + Shadda El Chai Iesod Gabriel Cherubim Levanah S. of the Moon +.'
This is based on Agrippa's scale of ten. [THE TRIANGLE]
[This is the forme of] The Triangle that Salomon commanded the disobedientspirits into; it is to be made two foot [feet] of [off] from the Circle and3 foot [feet] over [across].
Note this is to be placedupon [towards] that Coast [quarter] [that] the spirit belongeth [to] c.Observe the moon in working, c.
[112v] Solomons sexangled [hexagonal] ffigure
This figure is to be made on parchment made of a calfes Skin and worne at theSkirtt of y e white vestment, and covered w th a lennen[linen] cloath to y e which is to be shewed to the spirits when theyare appeared that they may be compelled to be obedient and take a humane shapec. Compare with version found in de Abano:
The Pentagonall ffigure of Solomon
Compare Douce ms. 116 pp. 171-172 (2nd half 17th ce), which has an experiment for transporting anything, which employs spirits named 'Aldiator, Belleracke, Bellonay, Halluhullynza, Saluzem.'The accompanying conjuration starts: 'Conjuro vos spiritis, Aldiator, Ballaroch, Bellonay, Hally-hullinza, Cooluzem, per patrem, + et ff, + et Ss,...'Accompanying 'pentacle of Solomon' (which is a double circle with hexagram inside) has the names of the same spirits inside, againwith slight differences: 'Hally / Hullinza / Aldiator / Ballaroche / Bellony / Hally-Hullinza / (in center): Cooluzem'.
This figure is to be made in or and worne upon the brest with the seal of the spirit on one [the other] side ofitt. it is for to preserve [the Exorcist] from danger, and allso tocommand by c.
[113r] [The Ring of Salomon]
This Ring is to be held before the face of the Exorcist topreserve him from The stinking fumes of spirits c. Around the ring is written the sacred name ANEPHENETON. Above the first N is written 'x', indicating the scribe was not certain if the name was spelled with an N or an X. The name is spelled Anephenethon in the Sworn Book of Honorius , and Anepheneton in Bodleian MS Rawl. D252 (12v). Coxe 25: Athenethon vel Anepheneton; BnF ital. 1524 195v: Anafeneton; SSM fol. 55: Anecphenneton; CLM 849: Anathematon; CLM 10085 4v: Anathemathon. LIH also reads Anephenethon. In the printed Heptameron and in the Folger manuscript it is spelled Anephexeton, but earlier manuscript VSG has Anepheneton. I believe this to be the same as (Greek) Anekphoniton ('Unpronounceable'), sometimes used to refer to the Tetragrammaton ( i.e. YHVH). The Secret Seal of Salomon.
by which he bound and sealed up theaforsaid spirits with their legions in [into] a Brazen Vesel c.
This secreet seal is to be made by one that is cleane both Inwardand outward, and hath not defiled himself by any woman in the spaceof a Month; but hath with fasting and prayers to God desired pardonof all his sins, c: Itt is to be made on a Tuesday or Saturdaynight at 12 [2] of the Clock, written with the Blood of a Black Cockwhich never trode hen, on virgins parchment, Note, on those nightsthe must be encreasing in, when it [is] so made, fumeit with Allum, Raisins of the Sun, dates, Cedar lignum Aloes,by this seal Salomon compelled the aforesaide spirits into a Brassvessel, and sealed it up with the same, he by it gained the loveof all Manner of persons, and overcame in Battle, for neitherweapon fire nor water could hurt him.
[113v] The fforme of the brasse vessel that Salomon shut Those spiritsIn.
The priuie [secret] seal aforesaid was made in Brasse, to cover This vesselwith at y e Top c.
In Hebrew letters may be transcribed as: (front:) 'AShR AHIH: GBRiAL: MIKAL: HANIAL:' (back:) 'ARARIThA: ChShMLIM: AL: TzDQIAL:' Mathers gives the following variant found 'in some Codices:' 'ARARIThA: RFAL: KMAL: TzDQIAL:' and 'TzFQIAL' [Other materials]
The other materialls is [are] a sceptre or sword; a miter or cap, along white Robe of Linnen, with shoes and other Clothes for y e purpose also a girdle of Lyons skin 1 3 Inches broad, withall the names about it as is about the uttermost round [part of the] Circle, also perfumes and a chafin [chafing] dish of Charcoles kindled to put thefumes into; to smoke or perfume y e e place appointed for action.also annoynting oyles to anoynt y r Temples Eyes w th ; fair water to wash y r selves in. in so doeingy u are to say as david said (viz) 1. Lion's skin. This seems to be based on the experiment of Bealphares in Scot, which says it can also be made from 'a hart's skin' i.e. deer or buckskin. Compare also Sloane 3824 110r. Thou shalt purge mew th Hysop o Lord, I shall be cleane; Thou shalt wash me I shall be whiter than snow c. This text from Psalm 50.9 is used in the Mass as well as virtually every grimoire. at y e Garments putting on, you must say: [ORATION] by y e figurative Mystery of these holy vesturesor vestments, I will cloath me with y e armour ofSalvation in y e strength of y e highest, Ancor Amacor Amides Theodonias Anitor , That my desired Endmay be Efected Through y e strength [of] Adonay To whome y e praise and glory w ill forever ever belong. Amen.
This oration also occurs widely in magical texts. The version in the Heptameron is almost identical, and indeed the version in Goetia was probably based directly on de Abano. Compare also with the version in Liber Iuratus Honorii and that in Ars Notoria . [114r]
After y u have so done, make prayers to God according to yourworke, as Salomon hath commanded. The formes that Salomon used for anyperticular art is shewed in y e 5 th part of this Bookw ch is called Artem Novam [ Ars Nova ] c. The Conjuration for to call forth any of the forsaid spirits I Invocate and conjure you spirit N. being w th power armedfrom y e supreame Majesty, I throughly [thoroughly] command youby Be r alanensis [Beralanensis], Baldachiensis,Paumachi Apologi-Sedes andy e most powerfull princes Genio Liachidi ministers of y e Tartarean seat, Cheefe princes of of y e seat of Apologia , in y e NinthRegion; I exorcise powerfully command you spirit N, in and by him that saidy e word, it was done, and by all y e holy and most gloriousNames of y e most holy and true God, and by these his most holyNames Adonai [Adonay], El, Elohim, Elohe, Zebeoth [Zebaoth], Elion [Elyon], Escerchie Eskerie , Jah, Tetragrammaton Saday That you forthw th appear and shew y r selves here unto me beforethis Circle, in a fair and humane shape, without any deformity or ugly shew andwithout delay, doe y e come, from all parts of y e worldto make make [sic] rationall answares unto all Things w ch I shallask of you; and come yee peacebly, visibly and afably without delay, manifestingw t I desire, being conjured by y e Name [Names] of y e Eternall liveing and true God Helioren I conjureyou by y e especiall and true Name of your God that y e oweobediance unto and by y e Name of y r king, w ch beareth rule over you, That forthwith you come without Tarring [tarrying], andfullfill my desires, and command, and persist unto y e End, accordingto my Intentions and I conjure y u by him by whome all Creaturesare obediant [unto] and by this ineffeble name Tetragrammaton Jehovah [Jehova], w ch being heard, y e Elements are overthrown;The aire is shaken, The sea runneth back, The fire is quenched, The Earth Tremblethand all y e hosts of Celestialls, Terrestialls [terrestrials] Infernalls doe Tremble, and are troubled and confounded togather. that [come]you visibly and affebly, speak unto me with a Clear voice Intelligible, andwithout any ambiguity, Therefore come ye in the Name AdonayZebeoth [Zebaoth]; Adonay [Adonay], Amiorent ,com com why stay [tarryieth] you? hasten: Adonay Saday , the Kingeof kings commandeth you: Compare Heptameron :
BERALANENSIS, Baldachiensis, Paumachia, and Apologia Sedes, by themost mighty kings and powers, and the most powerful princes, genii, Liachid,ministers of the Tartarean seat, chief prince of the seat of Apologia, in theninth legion, I invoke you, and by invocating, conjure you; and being armedwith power from the supreme Majesty, I strongly command you, by Him whospoke and it was done, and to whom all creatures are obedient; and by thisineffable name, Tetragrammaton Jehovah, which being heard the elementsare overthrown, the air is shaken, the sea runneth back, the fire is quenched,the earth trembles, and all the host of the celestials, and terrestrials, andinfernals do tremble together, and are troubled and confounded: wherefore, forthwithand without delay, do you come from all parts of the world, and makerational answers unto all things I shall ask of you; and come ye peaceably,visibly and affably now, without delay, manifesting what we desire, being conjuredby the name of the living and true God, Helioren, and fulfil our commands,and persist unto the end, and according to our intentions, visibly and affablyspeaking unto us with a clear voice, intelligible, and without any ambiguity.
Say this as often as you please. And if they com not thensay as ffolloweth. [The Second Conjuration] I Invocate, conjure and command you spirit N, to appear and shewy r selfe visibly to me, before this Circle, in fair and comlyshape, without any deformity or Tortuosity, by y e Name iny e name Y U w ch Adamheard spoake, by the name Joth w ch Jacob heard from y e angel wrestling with him, andwas delivered from y e hands of Esau his Brother; and by y e nameof God Agla , w ch Lot heard and was saved with hisfamily; and by y e name Anaphexaton [114v] w ch Aron [Aaron] heard and speak [spake] and becamewise, by the names Schemes-Amathia which Joshua called uponand y e sun stood still, and by y e name Emanuel w ch y e 3 Children Sedrach Mesach [Masach] and Abednego,sung in y e midst of y e fiery furnace, andwere delivered; and by the name Alpha Omega which Daniel named Destroyed the Bell [Bel] y e Dragon; by the name Zebaoth which Moses named all the Rivers watersin the land of gypt ware turnd into blood by the name EscerchieOriston , w ch Moses named all the Rivers Brought forth froggs, they went into y e houses of y e Egyptians, Distroying allthings; by the name Elion w ch Mosescalled upon there was great haile, such as never was [seen] sencethe Creation of the world to that Day; by the name Adonay w ch Moses named And there came up Locust Thrueout all the land of Egyptand devoured all that the Haill at left; and by the name Hagios ,and by the seal [*seat] of Adonay and by Otheos, Iscyros,Athenatos; Paracletus and by these holly and sacred names Agla, On, Tetragrammaton and by the dreadfull Judgement of god;and by the uncertaine sea of glass: which is before the face of the divine Majesty,who is mighty and most powerful. And by the four beasts before the throne, haveingEyes before and behind, and by the ffire round about the throwne,and by the holly angells of heaven; and by the Mighty Wisdom ofgod, by the seal of Baldachia , and by this name Primeumaton which Moses named and the Earth opened and swallowedup Chora, Dathan Abiram, [I command] That you make true and faithfullanswers, to all my demands, and to performe all my desiers, so farras in office you are capaple [capable] to performe therefore come yepaecable [peaceably], vissible and affable now without delay, to manifestwhat I desire speaking with a perfect and clear voyce, Intelligibleunto my understanding c. Compare Heptameron : 'I adjure and call you all forth, by the seat of Adonay , and by Hagios, O Theos, Iscyros, Athanatos; Paracletus, Alpha Omega, and by these three secret names: Agla, On, Tetragrammaton , that you at once fulfill what I desire.' if [somehow] they do not come at the rehearsing of these 2 fforegoeingConjurations (but without doubt they [normally] will) say one [on] asffolloweth, it being a constraint. [The Constraint] I conjure the [thee] spirit N. by all the mostglorious and Effacius [efficacious] names of the most great andIncomprehensible Lord god of Host [Hosts], that you comest quicklywithout delay ffrom all parts and places of the world:[wherever thou mayest be,] to make rationell answers to my demandsand that visible and affably speakeing with a voiceIntellegible to my understanding as aforesaid, I conjure andconstrain you spirit N., by all aforesaid and by these sevennames by w ch wise Salomon bound thee and thy fellowsin a vessel of Brass. Adonay, Prerai Tetragrammaton;Anephexeton [Anaphexeton], Inessenfatall,Pathatumon, Itemon. That you appeare hear beforethis Circle, to fullfill my will in all things, that shall seemegood unto me and if you be disobedient and refuse to come I willin the power and by the power of the name of y e supream and Everliving god, Who created both you and me andall the whole world in six days and what is contained in it Eye-Saray , and by the power [115r] of his name Primeumaton ; which commandeth thewhole hoste of heaven, curse you and deprive you, from all youroffice, Joy place, and binde you in the debth [depth]of y e Bottomless pit There to remaine unto the day ofthe last Judgement, and I will bind you into Eternall fire into the lake of fire and Brimstone, unless you come forthwith andappeare heere before this Circle to doe my will in all things.Therefore com [thou!] in and by these holly names Adonay,Zebeoth [Zebaoth], Adonay, Amiorem; come yee, Adonay commandeth you.
If you come so farr, and he yet doth not appeare you may be sure heis sent to some other place by his king, and cannot come and if it beso Invocate the king as followeth to send him, But if he doth not comestill, Then you may be sure he is bound in chains in hell: and he isnot in the Custody of his king: So if you have a desier to call himffrom thence, you must rehearse the spirits Chaine c. For to Invocate the Kinge say as ffolloweth - O you great mighty and Powerfull kinge Amaymon , who bearethrule by the power of thy supreame god El over all spirits bothsuperior and Inferiour of the Infernal order in the Dominion ofthe Earth [East], I invocate and command you by the especial and truestname of your god and by god that you worship and obey, and bythe seal of y e Creation, by the most mighty powerfullname of god Jehovah Tetragrammaton , who cast you ought [out] of heavenwith all other of the Infernall spirits and by all y e most powerfulland great names of god who created heaven, Earth hell, and all thingscontained in them, and by their power and vertue, by y e name Primeumaton who commandeth the whole host of heaven, that youcause, enforce compell N. to come unto me hear before thisCircle in a fair comely forme, without doeing any harme tome or any other Creature, and to answere truely faithfullto all my Requests, That I may accomplish my will and desiers,in knowing or obtaining any matter or thing w ch by office youknow is proper for him to performe or to accomplish, threw [through] thepower of god El who createth and disposeth of all thingsboth celestiall, ayerall [aerial], Terrestiall [terrestrial] and Infernall.
After you have Invocated the king in this manner twise or thriceover, then conjure y e spirit you would have calld forth bythe aforsaid conjurations rehearsing them severall times together,and he will come without doubt if not at y e first or secondtime rehearsing. But if he doth not come, add the spirits Chaine tothe end of y e afforsaid Conjuration and he will be forced tocome even if he be Bound in chains: for the chaines will break of [off]from him and he will be at liberty c. [115v] The generall Curse, called the spirits Chaine against all spiritsthat Rebell. O thou wicked and disobedient spirit, because thou hast rebelledand not obeyed nor regarded my words which I have rehearsed Theybeing all most glorious and Incomprehensible names of y e truegod Maker and creator of you and me and all the world, I bythe power of those names w ch no creature is able to resistdoe curse you into the debts [! depths] of y e Bottomless Pitt,There to remaine untill y e day of doom in chaines of fireand Brimstone unquenchable, unless you dost forthwith appear beforethis circle in This Triangle To doe my will;Therefore come paceably [peaceably] and quietly [quickly] in bythese names -- Adonai [Adonay], Zebaoth,Adonay, Amioram ; come come why stay you, Adonay comandeth you.
When you have read so farr and he doth not come, Then write his nameand seal in [on] virgins parch [parchment] and put it into a blackBox with Brimstone aquafateda [assafoetida] and such things that havea stincking strong smell and bind the Box round with a wire and hangit on y e swords point and hold it over the fire of Charcoles,and say to the fire first [as followeth] (it being placed towardthat quarter the spirit is to come) [The Conjuration of the fire] I conjure thee you [O] fire by him that made thee and all other goodcreatures in the world that you Torment Burne and consume thisspirit N. everlastingly. I condem [condemn] thee thou spirit N.into fire everlasting, because thou art disobedient and obeydnot the command, nor kept the precepts of the lord thy god,neither wilt thou appeare to me nor obey me nor my invocations,haveing thereby called you forth, [I] who am the servant of y e most high and Imperiall Lord, god of hosts Jehovah ,and dignified and fortified by his Celestiall power andPermission, Neither comest thou to answer to these my Proposallshear made unto you, for w ch your averseness andcontempt you are gilty [guilty] of grand disobedience and Rebellion,and therefore I shall excommunicate you and destroy thy nameand seal w ch I have hear enclosed in this black Box, and shallburne thee in immortall fire and bury thee in Immortall oblivion,unless thou Immediately comest appearest visibly, affably,frendly, curteously hear unto me before this Circle in thisTriangle, in a faire and comly forme and in no wise terrible, hurtfullor frightfull to me or any other creatures whatever upon the faceof the Earth and make rationel Answers to my requests and performeall my desiers in all things that I shall make unto you c.
If he cometh not yet, say as followeth: [The curse] Now o thou spirit N. since thou art still pertonalius [pernicious] anddisobedient and will not appeare unto me to answer to such things as I shouldehave desiered of you or would have been satisfied in c, I doe inthe name and by the power and dignity of the omnipotent ImmortallLord god of host Jehovah Tetragrammaton , The only creator ofheaven Earth and hell and all that in them is who is the marvelliousdisposser of all things both visible and Invisible Curse youand deprive you from all your offices Joy and place and dobind the [thee] in the debtts [depths] of y e BottomlessPitt, There to remaine untill the day of the last Judgement;I say into the lake of Fire Brimstone which is prepared forall rebellious disobedient obstinate pertinacious [pernicious]spirits, let all the [116r] Holy company of heaven curse thee, The , and starrs, the light and ally e hoste of heaven Curse thee, I curse thee into the fire unquenchable, torments unspeakable, and as thy name and seal is containedin this box, chained and bound up and shal be choacked in sulphurous stincking substance and burnt in this material fire, so I inthe name Jehovah , and by the power anddignity of these three names Tetragrammaton, Anaphexeton, Primeumaton , cast thee, o thou disobediant spirit N.into that lake of fire which is prepared for thee damned andcursed spirits and there to remain untill the dayof doome and never more to be remembered of before the face of god w ch shall come to Judge the quick and the dead and the world by fire.
Here the Exorcist must put the box into the fire and by and byhe will come. But as soone as he is come quickly quench the firethat the Box is in and make a sweet perfume and give him a kindentertainment shewing him the pentacle that is at y e bottomof y e vesture covered with linnen cloath, saying. [The address unto the spirit upon his coming] Behold your conclusion if you be disobedient. Behold the Pentacleof Salomon which I have brought heare before thy presence: Beholdthe person of the Exorcist who is called Octinomos , in the midstof the Exorcism, who is armed by god without fear, who potentlyinvocateth you and called you to appeare, Therefore make rationallanswers to my demands and be obedient to me your master inthe name of y e Lord Bathat rushing upon Abrac Abeor coming upon Aberer .
Compare Heptameron :
Behold your conclusion if you refuse to be obedient; ... and the following, which actually occurs earlier in Heptameron :
Behold the pentacle of Solomon, which I have brought into your presence;behold the person of the exorcist in the middle of the exorcism, who is armedby God, without fear, and well provided, who potently invocateth and callethyou by exorcising; come, therefore, with speed, by the virtue of these names;Aye Saraye, Aye Saraye; defer not to come, by the eternal names of the livingand true God, Eloy, Archima, Rabur, and by the pentacle of Solomon herepresent, which powerfully reigns over you; and by the virtue of the celestialspirits, your lords; and by the person of the exorcist, in the middle of theexorcism: being conjured, make haste and come, and yield obedience to yourmaster, who is called Octinomos. Then they or he will be obedient and bid you ask what you willfor they are subjected by god to fullfill your desiers and demands,and when they or he are appeared and shewed themselves humbleand meek, Then you are to say [as followeth]: [The welcome unto the spirit] Welcom [thou] [spirit N. or] spirits or most noble king or kingsI say you are welcome unto me because I called you through himwho created both heaven Earth Hell and all that is containedtherein and you have obeyed allso by the same power that I calledyou forth [by] I binde you that you remaine affably and vissiblyhear before this circle (or before this circle in this,)so constant and so long as I have occasion for you and not todepart without my leasure [licence] untill you have faithfullyand truely performed my will without any fallacity [falsity] c. Compare Heptameron :
Welcome spirits, or most noble princes, becauseI have called you through Him to whom every knee doth bow, bothof things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; inwhose hands are all the kingdoms of kings, neither is there any able tocontradict his Majesty. Wherefore, I bind you, that you remain affable and visible before this circle, so long and so constant; neither shall you departwithout my licence, until you have truly and without any fallacy performed my will, by virtue of his power who hath set the sea her bounds, beyondwhich it cannot pass, nor go beyond the law of his providence, viz. of theMost High God, Lord, and King, who hath created all things. Amen. The licence to depart O Thou spirit N. Because thou hast very dilligently answered mydemands and was ready and willing to come at my first call I doehear licence thee to depart unto thy proper place without doeingany Injury or danger to any man or beast depart I say andbe ever reddy to come at my call being duly Exorcised and conjuredby y e sacred rites of Magicke. I charge thee to withdraw peaceblyand quiet1y, and the peace of God be ever continued between me and the [thee].Amen.
After you have given the spirit licence [to depart] you are notto go out of y e Circle till they be gone and you have madeprayers unto god ffor the great blessing he hath bestowed uponyou in granting you your desiers and delivering you from themalice of the Enemy the devill.
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Nota [Note] you may command these spirits into the Brazen vessellas you doe into the Triangle saying That you forthwith appeare beforethis Circle in this vessell of Brasse in a faire andcomely shape c as is shewed before in the forgoing Conjurations c.
The End of the First Part which is called Goetia
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