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1904 · PDF PAGE 22

The Goetia

…irp PaRT is of Spirits governing the Planet- ary Hours, and what Spirits belong to every degree, of the Signs, and Planets in the Signs. Called the PAULINE ART, etc. (4) THE FourtTH ParT of this Book 1s called ALMADEL OF SoLomon, which con- taineth those Spirits which govern the Four Altitudes, or the 360 Degrees of the Zodiac. These two last Or- ders of Spirits are Good, and to be which is termed THE GOETIA OF SOLOMON, sheweth forth his manner of binding these Spirits for use in things divers. And hereby did he acquire great renown. (2) THE SE…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 23

The Goetia

sought for by Divine seeking, etc., and are called THEURGIA. (5) THe Firtu Part is a Book of Orations and Prayers that Wise Solomon used upon the Altar in the Temple. The which is called ARs Nova, which was re- vealed unto Solomon by that Holy Angel of God called Mr- CHAEL; and he also received many brief Notes written with the Finger of God, which were declared to him by the said Angel with Claps of Thunder; without which Notes King Solomon had never obtained his great knowledge, for by them in a short time he knew all Arts and Sciences both G…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 27

The Goetia

Sbembamphoragh. (1.) Baet.—The First Principal Spirit is a King ruling in the East, called Bael. He maketh thee to go Invisible. He ruleth over 66 Legions of Infernal Spirits. He appeareth in divers shapes, sometimes like a Cat, sometimes like a Toad, and sometimes like a Man, and sometimes all these forms at once. He speaketh hoarsely. This is his character which is used to be worn as a Lamen before him who calleth him forth, or else he will not do thee homage.’ (2.) AGARES.—The Second Spirit is a Duke called Agreas, or Agares. He is under the…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 61

The Goetia

called thee forth, I, who am the servant of the Most HicH anp IMPERIAL Lorp Gop or Hosts, lzHovan, I who am dignified and fortified by His celestial power and permission, and yet thou comest not to answer these my propositions here made unto thee. For the which thine averseness and contempt thou art guilty of great disobedience and rebellion, and therefore shall I excommunicate thee, and destroy thy name and seal, the which I have enclosed in this box; and shall burn thee in the immortal fire and bury thee in immortal oblivion; unless thou imme…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 21

The Goetia

…h Spirit and the man- ner of calling them forth to visible ap- pearance: In 5 parts, viz.: (1) THE First ParT is a Book of Evil Spirits, called GoETIA, showing how THE WHOLE LEMEGETON OR CLAVICULA. Now this Book con- taineth all the Names, Orders, and Offices of all the Spirits with which Solomon ever conversed, the Seals and Characters be- longing to each Spirit, and the manner of calling them forth to visible appearance : Divided into 5 spe- cial Books or parts, Viz.: (1) THE First Book, or Part, which is a Book concerning Spirits of Evil, an…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 80

The Goetia

…De genetaabe, soba and stirreth thee up unto visible appearance: he, thelord of thy governments whose Dooain Joaumeda Dctinomos. Name is called Octinomos. Dorehesa, eca, na-e-el, ta korevazodiz0D, Do-0-a-ipe enapo: Obey, therefore, my power as a reasoning creature in the name of the Lord. BWathat vel Catbat super Abrac Buens! Aheor veniens super Aberer! YE WELLCOME UNTO YE SPIRIT DYGNYTIE. M{ Z0diredo totza Das i Dorepebala pujo ilagsa, ilasa gabe... 12. turebesa I am he that is looking with gladness upon thee, O thou spirit... N.’ beautiful od…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 63

The Goetia

…eaven, and Earth, and Hell, and all that is in them contained, and because also thou hast obeyed. By that same power by the which I have called thee forth, I bind thee, that thou remain affably and visibly here before this Circle (or before this Circle and in this triangle) so constant and so long as I shall have occasion for thy presence; and not to depart without my licence until thou hast duly and faithfully performed my will without any falsity. THEN standing in the midst of the Circle, thou shalt stretch forth thine hand in a gesture of co…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 62

The Goetia

… is arméd by Gop and without fear; him who potently invocateth thee and calleth thee forth unto appearance; even him, thy master, who is called OcTiNomos. Wherefore make rational answer unto my demands, and prepare to be obedient unto thy master in the name of the Lord : BATHAL OR VATHAT RUSHING UPON ABRAC! ABEOR COMING UPON ABERER!? 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 hum…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 45

The Goetia

…ap, who are the Four Great Kings ruling in the Four Quarters, or Cardinal Points,' 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 * 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, Azdel, and Mahazael. 31 F

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1904 · PDF PAGE 29

The Goetia

… part of Potentates. Now if thou callest this Spirit Paimon alone, thou must make him some offering; and there will attend him two Kings called LaBat and ABa.im, and also other Spirits who be of the Order of Potentates in his Host, and 25 Legions. And those Spirits which be subject unto them are not always with them unless the Magician do compel them. His Character is this which must be worn as a Lamen before thee, etc. (10.) Buer.—The Tenth Spirit is Buer, a Great President. He ap- peareth in Sagittary, and that is his shape when the Sun is th…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 40

The Goetia

…hich, 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 Handa Sharp Sword. He seemeth to answer in Burning Ashes, or in Coals of Fire. Heisa Good Disputer. His Office is to give unto Men the Under- standing 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 …

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1904 · PDF PAGE 30

The Goetia

…ed. 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, A, without the Circle, and …

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1904 · PDF PAGE 24

The Goetia

…hough there be titles with several other Names of the Book, as THE Boox HELIsoL, which is the very same with this last Book of Lemegeton called Ars Nova or Ars Nortarlia, etc. These Books were first found in the Chaldee and Hebrew Tongues at Jerusalem by a Jewish Rabbi; and by him put into the Greek language and thence into the Latin, as it is said. + The first only of these five books is here published: the astral opposition incidental to the publication of any magical writing is not to be blamed for this; but the engorgement of the translator…

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The Goetia

…s.” Magical phenomena, however, come under a special sub-class, since they are 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, imple- ments, 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 signifi- cance. These unusual impressions (1-5) produce unusual brain-changes; hence * Thought is a se…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 66

The Goetia

…s? 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.) ' Evidently meaning both the Hexagram and the Pentagram of Solomon. (See Figures 155 and 156.) * It is doubtful whether by “disturbs” is intended the Spirit or the triangle itself. 50

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1904 · PDF PAGE 17

The Goetia

… mean is: “ Those portions of my brain which subserve the logical faculty may be stimulated and developed by following out the processes called ‘The Invocation of Cimieries.’” And this isa purely materialistic rational statement; it is independent of any objective hierarchy at all. Philosophy has nothing to say; and * Apart from its value in obtaining one-pointedness. On this subject the curious may consult my MMWR. 3

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1904 · PDF PAGE 60

The Goetia

… be forced to come, even if he be bound in chains, for the chains must break off from him, and he will be at liberty: THE GENERAL CURSE, CALLED THE SPIRITS’ CHAIN, AGAINST ALL SPIRITS THAT REBEL, O tHovu wicked and disobedient spirit N., because thou hast rebelled, and hast not obeyed nor regarded my words which I have rehearsed; they being all glorious and incomprehensible names of the true Gop, the maker and creator of thee and of me, and of all the world; I po by the power of these names the which no creature is able to resist, curse thee in…

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The Goetia

…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. Here followeth, therefore, the Invocation of the King :? THE INVOCATION OF THE KING. O THoU great, powerful, and mighty King Amarmon, who bearest rule by the power of the SupREME Gop Et over all spirits both superior and inferior of the Infernal Orders in the Dominion of the East; I do invocate and command thee by the especial and true name of Gop; and by that God that Thou Worshippe…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 57

The Goetia

…me up locusts, which appeared upon the whole land, and devoured all which the hail had left; and by the name ScHEMA AMATHIA which Ioshua called upon, and the sun stayed his course; and by the name AtpHa and Omeca, which Daniel named, and destroyed Bel, and slew the Dragon; and in the name EMMANUEL, which the three children, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, sang in the midst of the fiery furnace, and were delivered; and by the name Hacios; and by the Srat® or Aponal; and by Iscuyros, ATHANATOS, PARACLETOS; and by O THEos, Ictros, ATHANATOS; and …

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The Goetia

…. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, which wear thou, as aforesaid, etc. (46.) Birrons.—The Forty-sixth Spirit is called Bifrons, or Bifréus, 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…

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