Lemegeton 1 Goetia
Lemegeton 1 Goetia
Lemegeton 1 Goetia
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GOETIA
Editing and
Additional Material
By
Aleister Crowley
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. H. Fra. D.D.C.F., by the order of the Secret Chief of the Rosicrucian
Order.1 The G. H. Fra., having succumbed unhappily to the assaults of the Four
Great Princes (acting notably under Martial influences), it seemed expedient that the
work should be brought to its conclusion by another hand. The investigation of a
competent Skryer into the house of our unhappy Fra., confirmed this divination;
neither our Fra. nor his Hermetic Mul. were there seen; but only the terrible shapes of
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the evil Adepts S.V.A. and H., whose original bodies having been sequestered by
Justice, were no longer of use to them. On this we stayed no longer Our Hand; but
withdrawing Ourselves, and consulting the Rota, and the Books M. and Q. did
decide to ask Mr. Aleister Crowley, a poet, and skilled student of Magical Lore, and
an expert Kabbalist, to complete openly that which had been begun in secret.3 This is
that which is written: “His Bishoprick let another take.” And again: “Oculi
Tetragammaton.” This is also that which is said: “Nomen Secundum refertur ad
Gebhurah; qui est Rex Bittul atque Corruptio Achurajim Patris et Matris hoc
indigitatur. “
Ex Deo Nascimur.
In Jesu Morimur.
Per S.S. Reviviscimus.
Given forth from our Mountain of A., this day of C.C. 1903 A. D.
1
Mr. A. E. Waite writes (“Real History Of The Rosicrucians,” p. 426) : "I beg leave to warn my readers
that all persons who proclaim themselves to be Rosicrucians are simply members of pseudo-fraternities,
and that there is that difference between their assertion and the fact of the case in which the essence of
a lie consists!” It is within the Editor’s personal knowledge that Mr. Waite was (and still is probably) a
member of a society claiming to be the R.C. fraternity As Mr. Waite constantly hints in his writing
that he is in touch with initiated centres, I think the syllogism, whose premises are given above, is fair,
if not quite formal.-ED.
2
It was owing to our Fra. receiving this S.V.A. as his Superior, and giving up the Arcana of our
Fraternity into so unhallowed a power, that We decided no longer to leave Our dignity and authority
in the hands of one who could be thus easily imposed upon.
(For by a childish and easy magical trick did S.V.A. persuade D.D.C.F. of that lie.)
3
He that is appointed to complete in secret that which had been begun openly is R.R., and to be
heard of at the care of the Editor.
PRELIMINARY INVOCATION.
I am Mosheh Thy Prophet, unto Whom Thou didst commit Thy Mysteries, the
Ceremonies of Ishrael:
Thou didst produce the moist and the dry, and that which nourisheth all created Life.
Hear Thou Me, for I am the Angel of Paphro Osorronophris: this is Thy True Name,
handed down to the Prophets of Ishrael.
Hear Me.-,
Ar: Thiao: Rheibet: Atheleberseth:
A: Blatha: Abeu: Ebeu: Phi:
Thitasoe: Ib: Thiao.
Hear Me, and make all Spirits subject unto Me: so that every Spirit of the Firmament
and of the Ether; upon the Earth and under the Earth: on dry Land and in the Water: of
Whirling Air, and of rushing Fire: and every Spell and Scourge of God may be obedient
unto Me.
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I invoke Thee, the Terrible and Invisible God: Who dwellest in the Void Place of the
Spirit.
Arogogorobrao: Sothou:
Modorio: Phalarthao: Doo: Ape, The Bornless One:
Hear Me: etc.
****
Hear me:-
Roubriao: Mariodam: Balbnabaoth: Assalonai: Aphniao: I: Thoteth: Abrasar: Aeoou:
Ischure,
Mighty and Bornless One!
Hear me: etc.
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I invoke thee: --
Ma: Barraio: Joel: Kotha:
Athoribalo: Abraoth:
Hear Me: etc.
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Hear me!
Aoth: Abaoth: Basum: Isak:
Sabaoth: Iao:
Hear Me.
Ieou: Pur: Iou: Pur: Iaot: Iaeo: Ioou: Abrasar: Sabriam: Do: Uu: Adonaie: Ede: Edu:
Angelos ton Theon: Aniaia Lai: Gaia: Ape: Diathanna Thorun.
I am He! the Bornless Spirit! having sight in the feet: Strong, and the Immortal Fire!
I am He! the Truth!
I am He! Who hate that evil should be wrought in the World!
I am He, that lighteneth and thundereth.
I am He, from Whom is the Shower of the Life of Earth:
I am He, Whose mouth ever flameth:
I am He, the Begetter and Manifester unto the Light:
I am He; the Grace of the World:
Come Thou forth, and follow Me: and make all Spirits subject unto Me so that every
Spirit of the, Firmament, and of the Ether: upon the Earth and under the Earth: on dry
Land, or in the Water: of whirling Air or of rushing Fire: and every Spell and Scourge of
God, may be obedient unto Me!
Iao: Sabao:
Such are the Words!
*RHWLD
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THE INITIATED INTERPRETATION OF
CEREMONIAL MAGIC.
It is loftily amusing to the student of Magical literature who is not quite a fool —
and rare is such a combination! — to note the criticism directed by the Philistine
against the citadel of his science. Truly, since our childhood has ingrained into us not
only literal belief in the Bible, but also substantial belief in Alf Laylah wa Laylah, and
only adolescence can cure us, we are only too liable, in the rush and energy of
dawning manhood, to overturn roughly and rashly both these classics, to regard them
both on the same level, as interesting documents from the standpoint of folk-lore and
anthropology, and as nothing more.
Even when we learn that the Bible, by a profound and minute study of the text,
may be forced to yield up Qabalistic arcana of cosmic scope and importance, we are
too often slow to apply a similar restorative to the companion volume, even if we are
the luck holders of Burton’s veritable edition.
To me, then, it remains to raise the Alf Laylah wa Laylah into its proper place
once more.
I am not concerned to deny the objective reality of all “magical” phenomena; if
they are illusions, they are at least as real as many unquestioned facts of daily life;
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and, if we follow Herbert Spencer, they are at least evidence of some cause.
Now, this fact is our base. What is the cause of my illusion of seeing a spirit in the
triangle of Art?
Every smatterer, every expert in psychology, will answer: “That cause lies in your
brain.”
English children (pace the Education Act) are taught that the Universe lies in
infinite Space; Hindu children, in the Akasa, which is the same thing.
Those Europeans who go a little deeper learn from Fichte, that the phenomenal
Universe is the creation of the Ego; Hindus, or Europeans studying under Hindu
Gurus, are told, that by Akasa is meant the Chitakasa. The Chitakasa is situated in
the “Third Eye,” i.e., in the brain. By assuming higher dimensions of space, we can
assimilate this fact to Realism; but we have no need to take so much trouble.
This being true for the ordinary Universe, that all sense-impressions are
dependent on changes in the brain5 we must include illusions, which are after all
sense-impressions as much as “realities” are, in the class of “phenomena dependent
on brain-changes.”
Magical phenomena, however, come under a special sub-class, since they are
4
This, incidentally, is perhaps the greatest argument we possess, pushed to its extreme, against the
Advaitist theories.
5
Thought is a secretion of the brain (Weissmann). Consciousness is a function of the brain (Huxley).
willed, and their cause is the series of “real” phenomena, called the operations of
ceremonial Magic.
These consist of
(1) Sight.
The circle, square, triangle, vessels, lamps, robes, implements, etc.
(2) Sound.
The invocations.
(3) Smell.
The perfumes.
(4) Taste.
The Sacraments.
(5) Touch.
As under (1).
(6) Mind.
The combination of all these and reflection on their significance.
These unusual impressions (1-5) produce unusual brain-changes; hence their
summary (6) is of unusual kind. Its projection back into the apparently phenomenal
world is therefore unusual.
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Herein then consists the reality of the operations and effects of ceremonial magic,
and I conceive that the apology is ample, as far as the “effects” refer only to those
phenomena which appear to the magician himself, the appearance of the spirit, his
conversation, possible shocks from imprudence, and so on, even to ecstasy on the one
hand, and death or madness on the other.
But can any of the effects described in this our book Goetia be obtained, and if so,
can you give a rational explanation of the circumstances? Say you so?
I can, and will.
The spirits of the Goetia are portions of the human brain.
Their seals therefore represent (Mr. Spencer’s projected cube) methods of
stimulating or regulating those particular spots (through the eye).
The names of God are vibrations calculated to establish:
(a) General control of the brain. (Establishment of functions relative to the subtle
world.)
(b) Control over the brain in detail. (Rank or type of the Spirit.)
(c) Control of one special portion. (Name of the Spirit.)
The perfumes aid this through smell. Usually the perfume will only tend to
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Apart from its value in obtaining one-pointedness.
control a large area; but there is an attribution of perfumes to letters of the alphabet
enabling one, by a Qabalistic formula, to spell out the Spirit’s name.
I need not enter into more particular discussion of these points; the intelligent
reader can easily fill in what is lacking.
If, then, I say, with Solomon:
“The Spirit Cimieries teaches logic,” what I mean is:
“Those portions of my brain which subserve the logical faculty way be stimulated
and developed by following out the processes called ‘The Invocation of Cimieries.’ “
And this is a purely materialistic rational statement; it is independent of any
objective hierarchy at all. Philosophy has nothing to say; and Science can only
suspend judgment, pending a proper and methodical investigation of the facts
alleged.
Unfortunately, we cannot stop there. Solomon promises us that we can (1) obtain
information; (2) destroy our enemies; (3) understand the voices of nature; (4) obtain
treasure; (5) heal diseases, etc. I have taken these five powers at random;
considerations of space forbid me to explain all.
(1) Brings up facts from sub-consciousness.
(2) Here we come to an interesting fact. It is curious to note the contrast between
the noble means and the apparently vile ends of magical rituals. The latter are
disguises for sublime truths. “To destroy our enemies” is to realize the illusion of
duality, to excite compassion.
(Ah! Mr. Waite, the world of Magic is a mirror, wherein who sees muck is muck.)
(3) A careful naturalist will understand much from the voices of the animals he
has studied long. Even a child knows the difference of a cat’s miauling and purring.
The faculty may be greatly developed.
(4) Business capacity may be stimulated.
(5) Abnormal states of the body may be corrected, and the involved tissues
brought back to tone, in obedience to currents started from the brain.
So for all other phenomena. There is no effect which is truly and necessarily
miraculous.
Our Ceremonial Magic fines down, then, to a series of minute, though of course
empirical, physiological experiments, and whoso will carry them through intelligently
need not fear the result.
I have all the health, and treasure, and logic, I need; I have no time to waste.
“There is a lion in the way.” For me these practices are useless; but for the benefit of
others less fortunate I give them to the world, together with this explanation of, and
apology for, them.
I trust that the explanation will enable many students who have hitherto, by a
puerile objectivity in their view of the question, obtained no results, to succeed; that
the apology may impress upon our scornful men of science that the study of the
bacillus should give place to that of the baculum, the little to the great—how great
one only realizes when one identifies the wand with the Mahalingam, up which
Brahma flew at the rate of 84,000 yojanas a second for 84,000 mahakalpas, down
which Vishnu flew at the rate of 84,000 croces of yojanas a second for 84,000 crores
of mahakalpas—yet neither reached an end.
But I reach an end.
Boleskine House,
Foyers, N.B.
PRELIMINARY DEFINITION OF MAGIC.
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This Preliminary Definition of Magic is found in very few Codices, and is probably later than the
body of the work.
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Or Actives.
9
Or Passives.
10
Or Effect.
11
Or the Black Art, as distinct from mere Necromancy, or Divination by the Dead.
12
Or Quacks and Pretenders. Vide note on p. 10.
this latter respect the more recent exemplars are not entirely reliable.)
13
Or Dominions, as they are usually termed.
(11.) GUSION. - The Eleventh Spirit in order
is a great and strong Duke, called Gusion. He
appeareth like a Xenopilus. He telleth all things,
Past, Present, and to Come, and showeth the
meaning and resolution of all questions thou
mayest ask. He conciliateth and reconcileth
friendships, and giveth Honour and Dignity
unto any. He ruleth over 40 Legions of Spirits.
His Seal is this, the which wear thou as aforesaid.
(12.) SITRI. - The Twelfth Spirit is Sitri. He is
a Great Prince and appeareth at first with a
Leopard’s head and the Wings of a Gryphon, but
after the command of the Master of the
Exorcism he putteth on Human shape, and that
very beautiful. He enflameth men with Women’s
love, and Women with Men’s love; and causeth
them also to show themselves naked if it be
desired. He governeth 60 Legions of Spirits. His
Seal is this, to be worn as a Lamen before thee,
etc.
(13.) BELETH. - The Thirteenth Spirit is
called Beleth (or Bileth, or Bilet). He is a mighty
King and terrible. He rideth on a pale horse with
trumpets and other kinds of musical instruments
playing before him. He is very furious at his first
appearance, that is, while the Exorcist layeth his
courage; for to do this he must hold a Hazel
Wand in his hand, striking it out towards the
South and East Quarters, make a triangle, Ò,
without the Circle, and then command him into
it by the Bonds and Charges of Spirits as
hereafter followeth. And if he doth not enter into
the triangle, Ò, at your threats, rehearse the
Bonds and Charms before him, and then he will
yield Obedience and come into it, and do what
he is commanded by the Exorcist. Yet he must
receive him courteously because he is a Great
King, and do homage unto him, as the Kings
and Princes do that attend upon him. And thou
must have always a Silver Ring on the middle
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finger of the left hand held against thy face, as
they do yet before AMAYMON. This Great King
Beleth causeth all the love that may be, both of
Men and of Women, until the Master Exorcist
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To protect him from the flaming breath of the enraged Spirit; the design is given at the end of the
instructions for the Magical Circle, etc., later on in the Goetia.
hath had his desire fulfilled. He is of the Order
of Powers, and he governeth 85 Legions of
Spirits. His Noble Seal is this, which is to be
worn before thee at working.
(14.) LERAJE, or LERAIKHA. - The Fourteenth
Spirit is called Leraje (or Leraie). He is a Marquis
Great in Power, showing himself in the likeness
of an Archer clad in Green, and carrying a Bow
and Quiver. He causeth all great Battles and
Contests; and maketh wounds to putrefy that are
made with Arrows by Archers. This belongeth
unto Sagittary. He governeth 30 Legions of
Spirits, and this is his Seal, etc.
15
Figure 30.
16
Figure 31.
(27.) RONOVE. - The Twenty-seventh Spirit is
Ronove. He appeareth in the Form of a Monster.
He teacheth the Art of Rhetoric very well and
giveth Good Servants, Knowledge of Tongues,
and Favours with Friends or Foes. He is a Marquis
and Great Earl; and there be under his command
19 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, etc.
(28.) BERITH. - The Twenty-eighth Spirit in
Order, as Solomon bound them, is named Berith.
He is a Mighty, Great, and Terrible Duke. He
hath two other Names given unto him by men of
later times, viz.: BEALE, or BEAL, and BOFRY or
BOLFRY. He appeareth in the Form of a Soldier
with Red Clothing, riding upon a Red Horse, and
having a Crown of Gold upon his head. He giveth
true answers, Past, Present, and to Come. Thou
must make use of a Ring in calling him forth, as is
before spoken of regarding Beleth.17 He can turn
all metals into Gold. He can give Dignities, and
can confirm them unto Man. He speaketh with a,
very clear and subtle Voice. He governeth 26
Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, etc.
(29.) ASTAROTH. - The Twenty-ninth Spirit is
Astaroth. He is a Mighty, Strong Duke, and
appeareth in the Form of an hurtful Angel riding
on an Infernal Beast like a Dragon, and carrying in
his right hand a Viper. Thou must in no wise let
him approach too near unto thee, lest he do thee
damage by his Noisome Breath. Wherefore the
Magician must hold the Magical Ring near his
face, and that will defend him. He giveth true
answers of things Past, Present, and to Come, and
can discover all Secrets. He will declare wittingly
how the Spirits fell, if desired, and the reason of
his own fall. He can make men wonderfully
knowing in all Liberal Sciences. He ruleth 40
Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which wear
thou as a Lamen before thee, or else he will not
appear nor yet obey thee, etc.
(30.) FORNEUS. - The Thirtieth Spirit is
Forneus. He is a Mighty and Great Marquis, and
appeareth in the Form of a Great Sea-Monster. He
teacheth, and maketh men wonderfully knowing
in the Art of Rhetoric. He causeth men to have a
17
See ante, Spirit No. 13
Good Name, and to have the knowledge and
understanding of Tongues. He maketh one to be
beloved of his Foes as well as of his Friends. He
governeth 29 Legions of Spirits, partly of the
Order of Thrones, and partly of that of Angels.
His Seal is this, which wear thou, etc.
(31.) FORAS. - The Thirty-first Spirit is Foras.
He is a Mighty President, and appeareth in the
Form of a Strong Man in Human Shape. He can
give the understanding to Men how they may
know the Virtues of all Herbs and Precious
Stones. He teacheth the Arts of Logic and Ethics
in all their parts. If desired he maketh men
invisible, and to live long, and to be eloquent. He
can discover Treasures and recover things Lost. He
ruleth over 29 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is
this, which wear thou, etc.
(32.) ASMODAY. - The Thirty-second Spirit is
Asmoday, or Asmodai. He is a Great King, Strong,
and Powerful. He appeareth with Three Heads,
whereof the first is like a Bull, the second like a
Man, and the third like a Ram; he hath also the
tail of a Serpent, and from his mouth issue Flames
of Fire. His Feet are webbed like those of a Goose.
He sitteth upon an Infernal Dragon, and beareth
in his hand a Lance with a Banner. He is first and
choicest under the Power of AMAYMON, he goeth
before all other. When the Exorcist hath a mind to
call him, let it be abroad, and let him stand on his
feet all the time of action, with his Cap or
Headdress off; for if it be on, AMAYMON will
deceive him and call all his actions to be bewrayed.
But as soon as the Exorcist seeth Asmoday in the
shape aforesaid, he shall call him by his Name,
saying: “Art thou Asmoday?” and he will not deny
it, and by-and-by he will bow down unto the
ground. He giveth the Ring of Virtues; he
teacheth the Arts of Arithmetic, Astronomy,
Geometry, and all handicrafts absolutely. He
giveth true and full answers unto thy demands. He
maketh one Invincible. He showeth the place
where Treasures lie, and guardeth it. He, amongst
the Legions of AMAYMON governeth 72 Legions of
Spirits Inferior. His Seal is this which thou must
wear as a Lamen upon thy breast, etc.
(33.) GAAP. - The Thirty-third Spirit is Gaap.
He is a Great President and a Mighty Prince. He
appeareth when the Sun is in some of the Southern
Signs, in a Human Shape, going before Four Great
and Mighty Kings, as if lie were a Guide to conduct
them along on their way. His Office is to make men
Insensible or Ignorant; as also in Philosophy to
make them Knowing, and in all the Liberal
Sciences. He can cause Love or Hatred, also he can
teach thee to consecrate those things that belong to
the Dominion of AMAYMON his King. He can
deliver Familiars out of the Custody of other
Magicians, and answereth truly and perfectly of
things Past, Present, and to Come. He can carry
and re-carry men very speedily from one Kingdom
to another, at the Will and Pleasure of the Exorcist.
He ruleth over 66 Legions of Spirits, and he was of
the Order of Potentates. His Seal is this to be made
and to be worn as aforesaid, etc.
(34.) FURFUR. - The Thirty-fourth Spirit is
Furfur. He is a Great and Mighty Earl, appearing in
the Form of an Hart with a Fiery Tail. He never
speaketh truth unless he be compelled, or brought
up within a triangle, Ò. Being therein, he will take
upon himself the Form of an Angel. Being bidden,
he speaketh with a hoarse voice. Also he will
wittingly urge Love between Man and Woman. He
can raise Lightnings and Thunders, Blasts, and
Great Tempestuous Storms. And he giveth True
Answers both of Things Secret and Divine, if
commanded. He ruleth over 26 Legions of Spirits.
And his Seal is this, etc.
(35.) MARCHOSIAS. - The Thirty-fifth Spirit is
Marchosias. He is a Great and Mighty Marquis,
appearing at first in the Form of a Wolf18 having
Gryphon’s Wings, and a Serpent’s Tail, and
Vomiting Fire out of his mouth. But after a time, at
the command of the Exorcist he putteth on the
Shape of a Man. And he is a strong fighter. He was
of the Order of Dominations. He governeth 30
Legions of Spirits. He told his Chief, who was
Solomon, that after 1,200 years he had hopes to
return unto the Seventh Throne. And his Seal is
this, to be made and worn as a Lamen, etc.
18
In one Codex of the seventeenth century, very badly written, it might be read "Ox" instead of
"Wolf." - TRANS. [For me he appeared always like an ox, and very dazed.-ED.]
(36.) STOLAS, or STOLOS. - The Thirty-sixth
Spirit is Stolas, or Stolos. He is a Great and Powerful
Prince, appearing in the Shape of a Mighty Raven at
first before the Exorcist; but after he taketh the
image of a Man. He teacheth the Art of Astronomy,
and the Virtues of Herbs and Precious Stones. He
governeth 26 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is this,
which is, etc.
(37.) PHENEX. - The Thirty-Seventh Spirit is
Phenex (or Pheynix). He is a great Marquis, and
appeareth like the Bird Phoenix, having the Voice of
a Child. He singeth many sweet notes before the
Exorcist, which he must not regard, but by-and-by
he must bid him put on Human Shape. Then he
will speak marvellously of all wonderful Sciences if
required. He is a Poet, good and excellent. And he
will be willing to perform thy requests. He hath
hopes also to return to the Seventh Throne after
1,200 years more, as he said unto Solomon. He
governeth 20 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this,
which wear thou, etc.
(38.) HALPHAS, or MALTHUS. - The
Thirty-eighth Spirit is Halphas, or Malthous (or
Malthas). He is a Great Earl, and appeareth in the
Form of a Stock-Dove. He speaketh with a hoarse
Voice. His Office is to build up Towers, and to
furnish them with Ammunition and Weapons, and
to send Men-of-War19 to places appointed. He
ruleth over 26 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this,
etc.
(39.) MALPHAS. - The Thirty-ninth Spirit is
Malphas. He appeareth at first like a Crow, but after
he will put on Human Shape at the request of the
Exorcist, and speak with a hoarse Voice. He is a
Mighty President and Powerful. He can build
Houses and High Towers, and can bring to thy
Knowledge Enemies’ Desires and Thoughts, and
that which they have done. He giveth Good
Familiars. If thou makest a Sacrifice unto him he
will receive it kindly and willingly, but he will
deceive him- that doth it. He governeth 40 Legions
of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.
19
Or Warriors, or Men-at-Arms.
(40.) RAUM. - The Fortieth Spirit is Raum. He
is a Great Earl; and appeareth at first in the Form
of a Crow, but after the Command of the Exorcist
he putteth on Human Shape. His office is to steal
Treasures out King’s Houses, and to carry it
whither he is commanded, and to destroy Cities
and Dignities of Men, and to tell all things, Past
and What Is, and what Will Be; and to cause Love
between Friends and Foes. He was of the Order of
Thrones. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits; and
his Seal is this, which wear thou as aforesaid.
(41.) FOCALOR. - The Forty-first Spirit is
Focalor, or Forcalor, or Furcalor. He is a Mighty
Duke and Strong. He appeareth in the Form of a
Man with Gryphon’s Wings. His office is to slay
Men, and to drown them in the Waters, and to
overthrow Ships of War, for he hath Power over
both Winds and Seas; but he will not hurt any
man or thing if he be commanded to the contrary
by the Exorcist. He also hath hopes to return to
the Seventh Throne after 1,000 years. He
governeth 30 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is
this, etc.
(42.) Vepar. - The Forty-second Spirit is Vepar,
or Vephar. He is a Duke Great and Strong and
appeareth like a Mermaid. His office is to govern
the Waters, and to guide Ships laden with Arms,
Armour, and Ammunition, etc., thereon. And at
the request of the Exorcist he can cause the seas to
be right stormy and to appear full of ships. Also he
maketh men to die in Three Days by Putrefying
Wounds or Sores, and causing Worms to breed in
them. He governeth 29 Legions of Spirits, and his
Seal is this, etc.
(43.) SABNOCK. - The Forty-third Spirit, as
King Solomon commanded them into the Vessel
of Brass, is called Sabnock, or Savnok. He is a
Marquis, Mighty, Great and Strong, appearing in
the Form of an Armed Soldier with a Lion’s Head,
riding on a pale-coloured horse. His office is to
build high Towers, Castles and Cities, and-to
furnish them with Armour, etc. Also he can afflict
Men for many days with Wounds and with Sores
rotten and full of Worms. He giveth Good Fam-
iliars at the request of the Exorcist. He com-
mandeth 50 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is this.
(44.) SHAN. - The Forty-fourth Spirit is Shax,
or Shaz (or Shass). He is a Great Marquis and
appeareth in the Form of a Stock-Dove, speaking
with a voice hoarse, but yet subtle. His Office is to
take away the Sight, Hearing, or Understanding of
any Man or Woman at the command of the
Exorcist; and to steal money out of the houses of
Kings, and to carry it again in 1,200 years. If
commanded he will fetch Horses at the request of
the Exorcist, or any other thing. But he must first
be commanded into a Triangle, Ò, or else he will
deceive him, and tell him many Lies. He can
discover all things that are Hidden, and not kept
by Wicked Spirits. He giveth good Familiars,
sometimes. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits,
and his Seal is this, etc.
(45.) VINE. - The Forty-fifth Spirit is Vine, or
Vinea. He is a Great King, and an Earl; and
appeareth in the Form of a Lion,20 riding upon a
Black Horse, and bearing a Viper in his hand. His
Office is to discover Things Hidden, Witches,
Wizards, and Things Present, Past, and to Come.
He, at the command of the Exorcist will build
Towers, overthrow Great Stone Walls, and make
the Waters rough with Storms. He governeth 36
Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, which wear
thou, as aforesaid, etc.
(46.) BIFRONS. - The Forty-sixth Spirit is called
Bifrons, or Bifrous, or Bifrovs. He is an Earl, and
appeareth in the Form of a Monster; but after a
while, at the Command of the Exorcist, he putteth
on the shape of a Man. His Office is to make one
knowing in Astrology, Geometry, and other Arts
and Sciences. He teacheth the Virtues of Precious
Stones and Woods. He changeth Dead Bodies,
and putteth them in another place; also he lighteth
seeming Candles upon the Graves of the Dead. He
hath under his Command 6 Legions of Spirits.
His Seal is this, which he will own and submit
unto, etc.
(47.) UVALL, VUAL, or VOVAL. - The
Forty-seventh Spirit Uvall, or Vual, or Voval. He
is a Duke, Great, Mighty, and Strong; and
appeareth in the Form of a Mighty Dromedary at
the first, but after a while at the Command of the
20
Or “with the Head of a Lion,” or “having a Lion his Head,” in some Codices.
Exorcist he putteth on Human Shape, and
speaketh the Egyptian Tongue, but not perfectly.21
His Office is to procure the Love of Woman, and
to tell Things Past, Present, and to Come. He also
procureth Friendship between Friends and Foes.
He was of the Order of Potestates or Powers. He
governeth 37 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is
this, to be made and worn before thee, etc.
(48.) HAAGENTI. - The Forty-eighth Spirit is
Haagenti. He is a President, appearing in the
Form of a Mighty Bull with Gryphon’s Wings.
This is at first, but after, at the Command of the
Exorcist he putteth on Human Shape. His Office
is to make Men wise, and to instruct them in
divers things; also to Transmute all Metals into
Gold; and to change Wine into Water, and Water
into Wine. He governeth 33 Legions of Spirits,
and his Seal is this, etc.
(49.) CROCELL. - The Forty-ninth Spirit is
Crocell, or Crokel. He appeareth in the Form of
an Angel. He is a Duke Great and Strong,
speaking something Mystically of Hidden Things.
He teacheth the Art of Geometry and the Liberal
Sciences. He, at the Command of the Exorcist,
will produce Great Noises like the Rushings of
many Waters, although there be none. He
warmeth Waters, and discovereth Baths. He was
of the Order of Potestates, or Powers, before his
fall, as he declared unto the King Solomon. He
governeth 48 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this,
the which wear thou as aforesaid.
(50.) FURCAS. - The Fiftieth Spirit is Furcas.
He is a Knight, and appeareth in the Form of a
Cruel Old Man with a long Beard and a hoary
Head, riding upon a pale-coloured Horse, with a
Sharp Weapon in his hand. His Office is to teach
the Arts of Philosophy, Astrology, Rhetoric, Logic,
Cheiromancy, and Pyromancy, in all their parts,
and perfectly. He hath under his Power 20
Legions of Spirits. His Seal, or Mark, is thus
made, etc.
21
He can nowadays converse in sound though colloquial Coptic.-ED.
(51.) BALAM. - The Fifty-first Spirit is Balam or
Balaam. He is a Terrible, Great, and Powerful
King. He appeareth with three Heads: the first is
like that of a Bull; the second is like that of a Man;
the third is like that of a Ram. He hath the Tail of
a Serpent, and Flaming Eyes. He rideth upon a
furious Bear, and carrieth a Boshawk upon his
Fist. He speaketh with a hoarse Voice, giving True
Answers of Things Past, Present, and to Come. He
maketh men to go Invisible, and also to be Witty.
He governeth 40 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is
this, etc.
(52.) ALLOCES. - The Fifty-second Spirit is
Alloces, or Alocas. He is a Duke, Great, Mighty,
and Strong, appearing in the Form of a Soldier22
riding upon a Great Horse. His Face is like that of
a Lion, very Red, and having Flaming Eyes. His
Speech is hoarse and very big.23 His Office is to
teach the Art of Astronomy, and all the Liberal
Sciences. He bringeth unto thee Good Familiars;
also he ruleth over 36 Legions of Spirits. His Seal
is this, which, etc.
(53.) CAMIO or CAIM. - The Fifty-third Spirit
is Camio, or Caim. He is a Great President, and
appeareth in the Form of the Bird called a Thrush
at first, but afterwards he putteth on the Shape of
a Man carrying in his Hand a Sharp Sword. He
seemeth to answer in Burning Ashes, or in Coals
of Fire. He is a Good Disputer. His Office is to
give unto Men the Understanding of all Birds,
Lowing of Bullocks, Barking of Dogs, and other
Creatures; and also of the Voice of the Waters. He
giveth True Answers of Things to Come. He was
of the Order of Angels, but now ruleth over 30
Legions of Spirits Infernal. His Seal is this, which
wear thou, etc.
(54.) MURMUR, or MURMUS. - The
Fifty-fourth Spirit is called Murmur, or Murmus,
or Murmux. He is a Great Duke, and an Earl; and
appeareth in the Form of a Warrior riding upon a.
Gryphon, with a Ducal Crown upon his Head.
There do go before him those his Ministers, with
great Trumpets sounding. His Office is to teach
Philosophy perfectly, and to constrain Souls
22
Or Warrior.
23
Thus expressed in the Codices.
Deceased to come before the Exorcist to answer
those questions which he may wish to put to
them, if desired. He was partly of the Order of
Thrones, and partly of that of Angels. He now
ruleth 30 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this,
etc.
(55.) OROBAS. - The Fifty-fifth Spirit is
Orobas. He is a great and Mighty Prince,
appearing at first like a Horse; but after the
command of the Exorcist he putteth on the Image
of a Man. His Office is to discover all things Past,
Present, and to Come; also to give Dignities, and
Prelacies, and the Favour of Friends and of Foes.
He giveth True Answers of Divinity, and of the
Creation of the World. He is very faithful unto
the Exorcist, and will not suffer him to be tempted
of any Spirit. He governeth 20 Legions of Spirits.
His Seal is this, etc.
(56.) GREMORY, or GAMORI. - The Fifty-sixth
Spirit is Gremory, or Gamori. He is a Duke
Strong and Powerful, and appeareth in the Form
of a Beautiful Woman, with a Duchess’s Crown
tied about her waist, and riding on a Great Camel.
His Office is to tell of all Things Past, Present, and
to Come; and of Treasures Hid, and what they lie
in; and to procure the Love of Women both
Young and Old. He governeth 26 Legions of
Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.
(57.) OSE, or VOSO. - The Fifty-seventh Spirit
is Oso, Ose, or Voso. He is a Great President, and
appeareth like a Leopard at the first, but after a
little time he putteth on the Shape of a Man. His
Office is to make one cunning in the Liberal
Sciences, and to give True Answers of Divine and
Secret Things; also to change a Man into any
Shape that the Exorcist pleaseth, so that he that is
so changed will not think any other thing than
that he is in verity that Creature or Thing he is
changed into. He governeth 3024 Legions of
Spirits, and this is his Seal, etc.
(58.) AMY, or AVNAS. - The Fifty-eighth Spirit
is Amy, or Avnas. He is a Great President, and
appeareth at first in the Form of a Flaming Fire;
but after a while he putteth on the Shape of a
24
Should be 30. For these 72 Great Spirits of the Book Goetia are all Princes and Leaders of numbers.
Man. His office is to make one Wonderful
Knowing25 in Astrology and all the Liberal
Sciences. He giveth Good Familiars, and can
bewray Treasure that is kept by Spirits. He
governeth 36 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is
this, etc.
(59.) ORIAX, or ORIAS. - The Fifty-ninth
Spirit is Oriax, or Orias. He is a Great Marquis,
and appeareth in the Form of a Lion,26 riding
upon a Horse Mighty and Strong, with a
Serpent’s Tail; and he holdeth in his Right Hand
two Great Serpents hissing. His Office is to teach
the Virtues of the Stars, and to know the
Mansions of the Planets, and how to understand
their Virtues. He also transformeth Men, and he
giveth Dignities, Prelacies, and Confirmation
thereof; also Favour with Friends and with Foes.
He doth govern 30 Legions of Spirits; and his
Seal is this, etc.
(60.) VAPULA, or NAPHULA. - The Sixtieth
Spirit is Vapula, or Naphula. He is a Duke
Great, Mighty, and Strong; appearing in the
Form of a. Lion with Gryphon’s Wings. His
Office is to make Men Knowing in all
Handcrafts and Professions, also in Philosophy,
and other Sciences. He governeth 36 Legions of
Spirits, and his Seal or Character is thus made,
and thou shalt wear it as aforesaid, etc.
(61.) ZAGAN. - The Sixty-first Spirit is Zagan.
He is a Great King and President, appearing at
first in the Form of a Bull with Gryphon’s
Wings; but after a while he putteth on Human
Shape. He maketh Men Witty. He can turn
Wine into Water, and Blood into Wine, also
Water into Wine. He can turn all Metals into
Coin of the Dominion that Metal is of. He can
even make Fools wise. He governeth 33 Legions
of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.
(62.) VOLAC, or VALAK, or VALU, or VALAC.
- The Sixty-second Spirit is Volac, or Valak, or
Valu. He is a President Mighty and Great, and
appeareth like a Child with Angel’s Wings,
riding on a Two-headed Dragon. His Office is to
25
Thus in the actual Text.
26
Or “with the Face of a Lion.”
give True Answers of Hidden Treasures, and to
tell where Serpents may be seen. The which he
will bring unto the Exorciser without any Force or
Strength being by him employed. He governeth
38 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is thus.
(63.) ANDRAS. - The Sixty-third Spirit is
Andras. He is a Great Marquis, appearing in the
Form of an Angel with a Head like a Black Night
Raven, riding upon a strong Black Wolf, and
having a Sharp and Bright Sword flourished aloft
in his hand. His Office is to sow Discords. If the
Exorcist have not a care, he will slay both him and
his fellows. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits,
and this is his Seal, etc.
(64.) HAURES, or HAURAS, or HAVRES, or
FLAUROB. The Sixty-fourth Spirit is Haures, or
Hauras, or Havres, or Flauros. He is a Great
Duke, and appeareth at first like a Leopard,
Mighty, Terrible, and Strong, but after a while, at
the Command of the Exorcist, he putteth on
Human. Shape with Eyes Flaming and Fiery, and
a most Terrible Countenance. He giveth True
Answers of all things, Present, Past, and to Come.
But if he be not commanded into a Triangle, Ò,
he will Lie in all these Things, and deceive and
beguile the Exorcist in these things, or in such and
such business. He will, lastly, talk of the Creation
of the World, and of Divinity, and of how he and
other Spirits fell. He destroyeth and burneth up
those who be the Enemies of the Exorcist should
he so desire it; also he will not suffer him to be
tempted by any other Spirit or otherwise. He
governeth 36 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is
this, to be worn as a Lamen, etc.
(65.) ANDREALPHUS. - The Sixty-fifth Spirit is
Andrealphus. He is a Mighty Marquis, appearing
at first in the form of a Peacock, with great Noises.
But after a time he putteth on Human shape. He
can teach Geometry perfectly. He maketh Men
very subtle therein; and in all Things pertaining
unto Mensuration or Astronomy. He can
transform a Man into the Likeness of a Bird. He
governeth 30 Legions of Infernal Spirits, and his
Seal is this, etc.
(66.) CIMEJES, or CIMEIES, or KIMARIS. - The
Sixtysixth Spirit is Cimejes, or Cimeies, or
Kimaris. He is a Marquis, Mighty, Great, Strong
and Powerful, appearing like a Valiant Warrior
riding upon a goodly Black Horse. He ruleth
over all Spirits in the parts of Africa. His Office
is to teach perfectly Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric,
and to discover things Lost or Hidden, and
Treasures. He governeth 20 Legions of Infernals;
and his Seal is this, etc.
(67.) AMDUSIAS, or AMDUKIAS. - The
Sixty-seventh Spirit is Amdusias, or Amdukias.
He is a Duke Great and Strong, appearing at
first like a Unicorn, but at the request of the
Exorcist he standeth before him in Human
Shape, causing Trumpets, and all manner of
Musical Instruments to be heard, but not soon
or immediately. Also he can cause Trees to bend
and incline according to the Exorcist’s Will. He
giveth Excellent Familiars. He governeth 29
Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, etc.
(68.) BELIAL. - The Sixty-eighth Spirit is
Belial. He is a Mighty and a Powerful King, and
was created next after LUCIFER. He appeareth in
the Form of Two Beautiful Angels sitting in a
Chariot of Fire. He speaketh with a Comely
Voice, and declareth that he fell first from
among the worthier sort, that were before
Michael, and other Heavenly Angels. His Office
is to distribute Presentations and Senatorships,
etc.; and to cause favour of Friends and of Foes.
He giveth excellent Familiars, and governeth 50
Legions of Spirits. Note well that this King Belial
must have Offerings, Sacrifices and Gifts
presented unto him by the Exorcist, or else he
will not give True Answers unto his Demands.
But then he tarrieth not one hour in the Truth,
unless he be constrained by Divine Power. And
his Seal is this, which is to be worn as aforesaid,
etc.
(69.) DECARABIA. - The Sixty-ninth Spirit is
Decarabia. He appeareth in the Form of a Star in
a Pentacle, at first; but after, at the command of
the Exorcist, he putteth on the image of a Man.
His Office is to discover the Virtues of Birds and
Precious Stones, and to make the Similitude of
all kinds of Birds to fly before the Exorcist, singing
and drinking as natural Birds do. He governeth 30
Legions of Spirits, being himself a Great Marquis.
And this is his Seal, which is to be worn, etc.
(70.) SEERE, SEAR, or SEIR. - The Seventieth
Spirit is Seere, Sear, or Seir. He is a Mighty
Prince, and Powerful, under AMAYMON, King of
the East. He appeareth in the Form of a Beautiful
Man, riding upon a Winged Horse. His Office is
to go and come; and to bring abundance of things
to pass on a sudden, and to carry or recarry
anything whither thou wouldest have it to go, or
whence thou wouldest have it from. He can pass
over the whole Earth in the twinkling of an Eye.
He giveth a True relation of all sorts of Theft, and
of Treasure hid, and of many other things. He is
of an indifferent Good Nature, and is willing to
do anything which the Exorcist desireth. He
governeth 26 Legions of Spirits. And this his Seal
is to be worn, etc.
(71.) DANTALION. - The Seventy-first Spirit is
Dantalion. He is a Duke Great and Mighty,
appearing in the Form of a Man with many
Countenances, all Men’s and Women’s Faces; and
he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to
teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to
declare the Secret Counsel of any one; for he
knoweth the Thoughts of all Men and Women,
and can change them at his Will. He can cause
Love, and show the Similitude of any person, and
show the same by a Vision, let them be in what
part of the World they Will. He governeth 36
Legions of Spirits; and this is his Seal, which wear
thou, etc.
(72.) ANDROMALIUS.—The Seventy-second
Spirit in Order is named Andromalius. He is an
Earl, Great and Mighty, appearing in the Form of
a Man holding a Great Serpent in his Hand. His
Office is to bring back both a Thief, and the
Goods which be stolen; and to discover all
Wickedness, and Underhand Dealing; and to
punish all Thieves and other Wicked People and
also to discover Treasures that be Hid. He ruleth
over 36 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, the
which wear thou as aforesaid, etc.
THESE be the 72 Mighty Kings and Princes which King Solomon Commanded
into a Vessel of Brass, together with their Legions. Of whom BELIAL, BILETH,
ASMODAY, and GAAP, were Chief. And it is to be noted that Solomon did this
because of their pride, for he never declared other reason why he thus bound them.
And when he had thus bound them up and sealed the Vessel, he by Divine Power
did chase them all into a deep Lake or Hole in Babylon. And they of Babylon,
wondering to see such a thing, they did then go wholly into the Lake, to break the
Vessel open, expecting to find great store of Treasure therein. But when they had
broken it open, out flew the Chief Spirits immediately, with their Legions following
them; and they were all restored to their former places except BELIAL, who entered
into a certain Image, and thence gave answers unto those who did offer Sacrifices
unto him, and did worship the Image as their God, etc.
OBSERVATIONS.
FIRST, thou shalt know and observe the Moon’s Age for thy working. The best
days be when the Moon Luna is 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, or 14 days old, as Solomon saith;
and no other days be profitable. The Seals of the 72 Kings are to be made in Metals.
The Chief Kings’ in Sol (Gold); Marquises’ in Luna (Silver); Dukes’ in Venus
(Copper); Prelacies’ in Jupiter (Tin); Knights’ in Saturn (Lead); Presidents’ in
Mercury (Mercury); Earls’ in Venus (Copper), and Luna (Silver), alike equal, etc.
THESE 72 Kings be under the Power of AMAYMON, CORSON, ZIMIMAY or
ZIMINAIR, and GAAP, who are the Four Great Kings ruling in the Four Quarters, or
Cardinal Points,27 viz.: East, West, North, and South, and are not to be called forth
except it be upon Great Occasions; but are to be Invocated and Commanded to send
such or such a Spirit that is under their Power and Rule, as is shown in the following
Invocations or Conjurations. And the Chief Kings may be bound from 9 till 12
o’clock at Noon, and from 3 till Sunset; Marquises may be bound from 3 in the
afternoon till 9 at Night, and from 9 at Night till Sunrise; Dukes may be bound
from Sunrise till Noonday in Clear Weather; Prelates may be bound any hour of the
Day; Knights may from Dawning of Day till Sunrise, or from 4 o’clock till Sunset;
Presidents may be bound any time, excepting Twilight, at Night, unless the King
whom they are under be Invocated; and Counties or Earls any hour of the Day, so it
be in Woods, or in any other places whither men resort not, or where no noise is, etc.
27
These four Great Kings are usually called Oriens, or Uriens, Paymon or Paymonia, Ariton or Egyn,
and Amaymon or Amaimon. By the Rabbins they are frequently entitled: Samael, Azazel, Azael, and
Mahazael.
CLASSIFIED LIST OF THE 72 CHIEF SPIRITS OF THE GOETIA, ACCORDING TO
RESPECTIVE RANK.
(Seal in Gold.) KINGS. - (1.) Bael; (9.) Paimon; (13.) Beleth; (20.) Purson; (32.)
Asmoday; (45.) Vine; (51.) Balam; (61.) Zagan; (68.) Belial.
(Seal in Copper.) DUKES. - (2.) Agares; (6.) Valefor; (8.) Barbatos; (11.) Gusion;
(15.) Eligos; (16.) Zepar; (18.) Bathim; (19.) Sallos; (23.) Aim; (26.) Bune; (28.)
Berith; (29.) Astaroth; (41.) Focalor; (42.) Vepar; (47.) Vual; (49.) Crocell; (52.)
Alloces; (54.) Murmur; (56.) Gremory; (60.) Vapula; (64.) Haures; (67.) Amdusias;
(71.) Dantalion.
(Seal in Tin.) PRINCES AND PRELATES. - (3.) Vassago; (12.) Sitri; (22.) Ipos; (33.)
Gaap; (36.) Stolas; (55.) Orobas; (70.) Seere.
(Seal in Silver.) MARQUISES. - (4.) Samigina; (7.) Amon; (14.) Leraje; (24.)
Naberius; (27.) Ronove; (30.) Forneus; (35.) Marchosias; (37.) Phenex; (43.)
Sabnock; (44.) Shax; (59.) Orias; (63.) Andras; (65.) Andrealphus; (66.) Cimeies;
(69.) Decarabia.
(Seal in Mercury.) PRESIDENTS.- (5.) Marbas; (10.) Buer; (17.) Botis; (21.)
Marax; (25.) Glasya-Labolas; (31.) Foras; (33.) Gaap; (39.) Malphas; (48.) Haagenti;
(53.) Caim; (57.) Ose; (58.) Amy; (61.) Zagan; (62.) Valac.
(Seal in Copper and Silver alike equal.) EARLS, or COUNTS. - (17.) Botis; (21.)
Marax; (25.) Glasya-Labolas; (27.) Ronove; (34.) Furfur; (38.) Halphas; (40.) Raum;
(45.) Vine; (46.) Bifrons; (72.) Andromalius.
(Seal in Lead.) KNIGHTS. - (50.) Furcas.
NOTE. - It will be remarked that several among the above Spirits possess two
titles of different ranks; e.g., (45.) Vine is both King and Earl; (25.) Glasya-Labolas is
both President and Earl, etc. “Prince” and “Prelate” are apparently used as
interchangeable terms. Probably the Seals of Earls should be made of Iron, and those
of Presidents in mixture either of Copper and Silver, or of Silver and Mercury; as
otherwise the Metal of one Planet, Mars, is excluded from the List; the Metals
attributed to the Seven Planets being: to Saturn, Lead; to Jupiter, Tin; to Mars, Iron;
to the Sun, Gold; to Venus, Copper; to Mercury, Mercury and mixtures of Metals,
and to Luna, Silver.
In a manuscript codex by Dr. Rudd, which is in the British Museum, Hebrew
names of these 72 Spirits are given; but it appears to me that many are manifestly
incorrect in orthography. The codex in question, though beautifully written, also
contains many other errors, particularly in the Sigils. Such as they are, these names in
the Hebrew of Dr. Rudd are here shown. (See Figures 81 to 152 inclusive.)
THE MAGICAL CIRCLE.
This is the Form of the Magical Circle of King Solomon, the which he made that
he might preserve himself therein from the malice of these Evil Spirits. (See
Frontispiece, Figure 153.) This Magical Circle is to be made 9 feet across, and the
Divine Names are to be written around it, beginning at EHYEH, and ending at
LEVANAH, Luna.
(Colours. - The space between the outer and inner circles, where the serpent28 is
coiled, with the Hebrew names written along his body, is bright deep yellow. The
square in the centre of the circle, where the word “Master” is written, is filled in with
red. All names and letters are in black. In the Hexagrams the outer triangles where
the letters A, D, O, N, A, I, appear are filled in with bright yellow, the centres, where
the T-shaped crosses are, blue or green. In the Pentagrams outside the circle, the
outer triangles where “Te, tra, gram, ma, ton,” is written, are filled in bright yellow,
and the centres with the T crosses written therein are red.”)
THE MAGICAL TRIANGLE OF SOLOMON.
This is the Form of the Magical Triangle, into the which Solomon did command
the Evil Spirits. It is to be made at 2 feet distance from the Magical Circle and it is 3
feet across. (See Frontispiece Figure 154.) Note that this triangle is to be placed toward
that quarter whereunto the Spirit belongeth. And the base of the triangle is to be
nearest unto the Circle, the apex pointing in the direction of the quarter of the Spirit.
Observe thou also the Moon in thy working, as aforesaid, etc. Anaphaxeton is
sometimes written Anepheneton.
(Colours. - Triangle outlined in black; name of Michael black on white ground;
the three Names without the triangle written in red; circle in centre entirely filled in
in dark green.)
28
The coiled serpent is only shown in one private codex, the Hebrew names being in most cases
simply written round in a somewhat spiral arrangement within the double circle. It is to be
remembered that Hebrew is always written from right to left, instead of from left to right like ordinary
European languages. The small Maltese crosses are placed to mark the conclusion of each separate set
of Hebrew names. These names are those of Deity Angels and Archangels allotted by the Qabalists to
each of the 9 first Sephiroth or Divine Emanations. In English letters they run thus, beginning from
the head of the serpent: + Ehyeh Kether Metatron Chaioth Ha-Qadehs Rashith Ha-Galgalim S.P.M.
(for "Sphere of the Primum Mobile") + lah Chokmah Ratziel Auphanim Masloth S.S.F (for "Sphere
of the Fixed Stars," or S.Z. for "Sphere of the Zodiac") + Iehovah Eolhim Binah Tzaphquiel Aralim
Shabbathai S. (for "Sphere") of Saturn + El Chesed Tzadquiel Chaschmalim Tzedeq S. of Jupiter +
Elohim Gibor Geburah Kamael Seraphim Madim S. of Mars + Iehovah Eloah Va-Daath Tiphereth
Raphael Malakim Shemesh S. of the Sun + Iehovah Tzabaoth Netzach Haniel Elohim Nogah S. of
Venus. + Elohim Tzabaoth Hod Michael Beni Elohim Kokav S. of Mercury + Shaddai El Chai lesod
Gabriel Cherubim Levanah S. of the Moon +
THE HEXAGRAM OF SOLOMON.
THIS is the Form of the Hexagram of Solomon, the figure whereof is to be made
on parchment of a calf’s skin, and worn at the skirt of thy white vestment, and
covered with a cloth of fine linen white and pure, the which is to be shown unto the
Spirits when they do appear, so that they be compelled to take human shape upon
them and be obedient.
(Colours. - Circle, Hexagon, and T cross in centre outlined in black, Maltese
crosses black; the five exterior triangles of the Hexagram where Te, tra, gram, ma,
ton, is written, are filled in with bright yellow; the T cross in centre is red, with the
three little squares therein in black. The lower exterior triangle, where the Sigil is
drawn in black, is left white. The words “ Tetragrammaton” and “Tau” are in black
letters; and AGLA with Alpha and Omega in red letters.)
THE PENTAGRAM OF SOLOMON.
THIS is the Form of Pentagram of Solomon, the figure whereof is to be made in
Sol or Luna (Gold or Silver), and worn upon thy breast; having the Seal of the Spirit
required upon the other side thereof. It is to preserve thee from danger, and also to
command the Spirits by.
(Colours. - Circle and pentagram outlined in black. Names and Sigils within
Pentagram black also. “Tetragrammaton” in red letters. Ground of centre of
Pentagram, where “Soluzen” is written, green. External angles of Pentagram where
“Abdia ... .. Ballaton, Halliza, “ etc., are written, blue.)
THE MAGIC RING OR DISC OF SOLOMON
THIS is the Form of the Magic Ring, or rather Disc, of Solomon, the figure
whereof is to be made in gold or silver. It is to be held before the face of the exorcist
to preserve him from the stinking sulphurous fumes and flaming breath of the Evil
Spirits.
(Colour. - Bright yellow. Letters, black.)
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In many Codices it is written “a sceptre or sword, a mitre or cap.” By the “other garments” would be
meant not only undergarments, but, also mantles of different colours.
THE ADORATION AT THE BATH.
Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, O Lord! and I shall be clean: Thou shalt wash
me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
And at the putting on of thy garments thou shalt say: T HE ADORATION AT THE
INDUING OF THE VESTMENTS.
“By the figurative mystery of these holy vestures (or of this holy vestment) I will
clothe me with the armour of salvation in the strength of the Most High, A NCHOR;
AMACOR; AMIDES; THEODINIAS; ANITOR; that my desired end may be effected
through Thy strength, O ADONAI! unto Whom the praise and glory will for ever and
ever belong! Amen!”
After thou hast so done, make prayers unto God according unto thy work, as
Solomon hath commanded.
30
Here interpolate the name of the Spirit desired to be invocated. In some of the Codices there are
faint variations in the form of wording of the conjurations, but not sufficient to change the sense, e.
g., “Tartarean abode" for “Tartarean seat,” etc.
speaking unto me with a voice clear and intelligible without any ambiguity.
REPEAT this conjuration as often as thou pleasest, and if the Spirit come not yet,
say as followeth:
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In some “By the Seat of Adonai” or “By the Throne of Adonai.” In these conjurations and elsewhere
in the body of the text I have given the divine names correctly.
THE CONSTRAINT.
I DO conjure thee, O thou Spirit N., by all the most glorious and efficacious
names of the MOST GREAT AND INCOMPREHENSIBLE LORD GOD OF HOSTS, that
thou comest quickly and without delay from all parts and places of the earth and
world wherever thou mayest be, to make rational answers unto my demands, and
that visibly and affably, speaking with a voice intelligible unto mine understanding as
aforesaid. I conjure and constrain thee, O thou Spirit N., by all the names aforesaid;
and in addition by these seven great names wherewith Solomon the Wise bound thee
and thy companions in a Vessel of Brass, ADONAI, PREYAI or PRERAI,
TETRAGRAMMATON, ANAPHAXETON or ANEPHENETON, INESSENFATOAL or IN-
ESSENFATALL, PATHTUMON or PATHATUMON, and ITEMON; that thou appearest
here before this Circle to fulfil my will in all things that seem good unto me. And if
thou be still so disobedient, and refusest still to come, I will in the power and by the
power of the name of the SUPREME AND EVERLASTING LORD GOD WHO created
both thee and me and all the world in six days, and what is contained therein, EIE,
SARAYE, and by the power of this name PRIMEUMATON which commandeth the
whole host of Heaven, curse thee, and deprive thee of thine office, joy, and place,
and bind thee in the depths of the Bottomless Pit or Abyss, there to remain unto the
Day of the Last Judgment. And I will bind thee in the Eternal Fire, and into the Lake
of Flame and of Brimstone, unless thou comest quickly and appearest here before
this Circle to do my will. Therefore, come thou! in and by the holy names ADONAI,
ZABAOTH, ADONAI, AMIORAN. Come thou! for it is ADONAI who commandest thee.
IF THOU hast come thus far, and yet he appeareth not, thou mayest be sure that he
is sent unto some other place by his King, and cannot come; and if it be so, invocate
the King as here followeth, to send him. But if he do not come still, then thou
mayest be sure that he is bound in chains in hell, and that he is not in the custody of
his King. If so, and thou still hast a desire to call him even from thence, thou must
rehearse the general curse which is called the Spirits’ Chain.
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Here followeth, therefore, the Invocation of the King:
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This box should evidently be in metal or in something which does not take fire easily.
have enclosed in this box; and shall burn thee in the immortal fire and bury thee in
immortal oblivion; unless thou immediately come and appear visibly and affably,
friendly and courteously here unto me before this Circle, in this triangle, in a form
comely and fair, and in no wise terrible, hurtful, or frightful to me or any other
creature whatsoever upon the face of earth. And thou shalt make rational answers
unto my requests, and perform all my desires in all things, that I shall make unto
thee.
AND if he come not even yet, thou shalt say as followeth:
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In some codices this is called "the Curse" only; but in one or two the “Spirits' Chain” is called “the
Lesser Curse,” and this the “Greater Curse.”
BATHAL OR VATHAT RUSHING UPON ABRAC!
ABEOR COMING UPON ABERER!35
THEN he or they will be obedient, and bid thee ask what thou wilt, for he or they
be subjected by God to fulfil our desires and commands. And when he or they shall
have appeared and showed himself or themselves humble and meek, then shalt thou
rehearse:
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In the Latin, “Bathal vel Vathat super Abrae ruens! Abeor veniens super Aberer!”
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Or whatever his dignity may be.
EXPLANATION OF CERTAIN NAMES USED IN THIS BOOK
LEMEGETON.
Eheie. Kether. - Almighty God, whose dwelling is in the highest Heavens:
Haioth. - The great King of Heaven, and of all the powers therein:
Methratton. - And of all the holy hosts of Angels and Archangels:
Reschith. - Hear the prayers of Thy servant who putteth his trust in Thee:
Hagalgalim. - Let thy Holy Angels be commanded to assist me at this time and at
all times.
lehovah. - God Almighty, God Omnipotent, hear my prayer:
Hadonat. - Command Thy Holy Angels above the fixed stars:
Ophanim. - To be assisting and aiding Thy servant:
lophiel. - That I may command all spirits of air, water, fire, earth, and hell:
Moloth. - So that it may tend unto Thy glory and unto the good of man.
lehovah. - God Almighty, God Omnipotent, hear my prayer:
Elohim. - God with us, God be always present with us:
Binah. - Strengthen us and support us, both now and for ever:
Aralim. - ln these our undertakings, which we perform but as instruments in Thy
hands:
Zabbathi (should be Shabbathii). - In the hands of Thee, the great God of
Sabaoth.
Hesel (should be Chesed). - Thou great God, governor and creator of the planets,
and of the Host of Heaven:
Hasmalim (should be Chashmalim). - Command them by Thine almighty power:
Zelez (should be Zedeq). - To be now present and assisting to us Thy poor
servants, both now and for ever.
Elohim Geber (should be Gibor). - Most Almighty and eternal and ever living
Lord God:
Seraphim. - Command Thy seraphim:
Camael, Madim. - To attend on us now at this time, to assist us, and to defend us
from all perils and dangers.
Eloha. - O Almighty God! be present with us both now and for ever:
Tetragrammaton. - And let thine Almighty power and presence ever guard and
protect us now and for ever:
Raphael. - Let thy holy angel Raphael wait upon us at this present and for ever:
Schemes (or Shemesh). - To assist us in these our undertakings.
lehovah. - God Almighty, God Omnipotent, hear my prayer:
Sabaoth. - Thou great God of Sabaoth:
Netzah (or Netzach). - All-seeing God:
Elohim. - God be present with us, and let thy presence be now and always present
with us:
Haniel. - Let thy holy angel Haniel come and minister unto us at this present.
Sabaoth. - O thou great God of Sabioth, be present with us at this time and for
ever:
Hodben (should be Hod simply). - Let Thine Almighty Power defend us and
protect us, both now and for ever:
Michael. - Let Michael, who is, under Thee, general of thy heavenly host:
Cochab. - Come and expel all evil and danger from us both now and for ever.
Sadai. - Thou great God of all wisdom and knowledge:
Jesal (should be Iesod). - Instruct Thy poor and most humble servant:
Cherubim. - By Thy holy cherubim:
Gabriel. - By Thy Holy Angel Gabriel, who is the Author and Messenger of good
tidings:
Levanah. - Direct and support us at this present and for ever.
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THE EXPLANATION OF THE TWO TRIANGLES
IN THE PARCHMENT.
Alpha And Omega. - Thou, O great God, Who art the beginning and the end:
Tetragrammaton. - Thou God of Almighty power, be ever present with us to
guard and protect us, and let Thy Holy Spirit and presence be now and
always with us:
Soluzen. - I command thee, thou Spirit of whatsoever region thou art, to come
unto this circle:
Halliza. - And appear in human shape:
Bellator (or Ballaton). - And speak unto us audibly in our mother-tongue:
Bellonoy (or Bellony). - And show, and discover unto us all treasure that thou
knowest of, or that is in thy keeping, and deliver it unto us quietly:
Hallii. Hra. - And answer all such questions as we may demand without any
defect now at this time.
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Evidently meaning both the Hexagram and the Pentagram of Solomon. (See Figures 105 and 156.)
AN EXPLANATION OF SOLOMON’S TRIANGLE
Anephezeton.-Thou great God of all the Heavenly Host:
Primeumaton, - Thou Who art the First and Last, let all spirits be subject unto us,
and let the Spirit be bound in this triangle, which disturbs this place:
Michael. - By Thy Holy Angel Michael, until I shall discharge him.
(HERE ENDETH THIS FIRST BOOK OF THE LEMEGETON, WHICH IS CALLED THE
GOETIA.)