This page serves as a neutral reference guide to several demons from the Ars Goetia, part of the Lesser Key of Solomon. It is intended for historical, educational and cultural study. No guidance for invoking or interacting with these entities is provided.
The second spirit is a duke called Agreas, or Agares. He is under the power of the east and is described as an old fair man riding a crocodile and carrying a goshawk. He makes those who stand still run and brings back runaways. Agares teaches all languages or tongues immediately and has the power to destroy dignities both spiritual and temporal, causing earthquakes.
The seventeenth spirit is Botis, a great president and an earl. At first show he appears as an ugly viper, then at the command of the magician he takes on a human shape with great teeth and two horns.
The third spirit is a mighty prince of the same nature as Agares. He is called Vassago. This spirit is of a good nature and his office is to declare things past and to come and to discover all things hidden or lost.
The fourth spirit is Samigina, a great marquis. He appears first in the form of a little horse or ass and then changes into human shape.
The fifth spirit is Marbas, a great president. He appears at first as a great lion but may take human shape and reveal hidden knowledge.
The fiftieth spirit is Furcas, a knight who appears as an aged warrior riding a pale horse and teaches philosophy, astrology, rhetoric and logic.
The first principal spirit is Bael, a king ruling in the east who appears in multiple forms and governs sixty six legions of spirits.
Important Notice: This item is offered strictly as a historical, symbolic and educational artifact. No functional, supernatural or ritual effects are claimed.
