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THE BOOK OF THE GOETIA SOLOMON THE KING TRANSLATED INTO THE ENGLISH TONGUE BY A DEAD HAND AND ADORNED WITH DIVERS OTHER MATTERS GERMANE DELIGHTFUL TO THE WISE THE WHOLE EDITED, VERIFIED, INTRODUCED AND COMMENTED BY ALEISTER CROWLEY SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF RELIGIOUS TRUTH BOLESKINE, FOYERS, INVERNESS 1904
the other symbols there is either a hand or a foot, for it is almost impossible to distinguish which, at the head of the stele, followed by an egg-and- tongue moulding. The figure of the person with the arms raised is treated as a pure hieroglyphic and is placed between two rude caducei. The Lunar or Solar symbol follows. Figure 167, also from Constantine, shows the last-mentioned symbol above. The figure with the arms raised is simply a hieroglyph, and is placed between an arm and hand on the one side, and a rude caduceus on the other. Figure …
…hen at the command of the Magician he putteth on a Human shape with Great Teeth, and two Horns, carrying a bright and sharp Sword in his hand. He telleth all things Past, and to Come, and reconcileth Friends and Foes. He ruleth over 60 Legions of Spirits, and this is his Seal, etc. (18.) Baruin.—The Eighteenth Spirit is Bathin. He is a Mighty and Strong Duke, and appeareth like a Strong Man with the tail of a Serpent, sitting upon a Pale-coloured [ Horse ?].1. He knoweth the Virtues of Herbs and Precious Stones, and can transport men suddenly f…
…ke 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 Counsels 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. (7…
…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 then command him into it by the Bonds and Charges of Spirits as hereafter followeth. And if he doth not enter into the triangle, A, 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…
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.” This is that which is written: ‘‘ His Bishoprick let another take.” And again: ‘ Oculi Tetragrammaton.” This ts also that which is said: “Nomen Secundum tow yop refertur ad Ge…
…reat Princes (acting notably under Martial influences), it seemed expedient that the work should be brought to its conclusion by another hand. ‘The investigations of a com- petent 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 the evil Adepts S.V.A.? and 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…
…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).…
…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 command and say: “By THE PENTACLE OF SOLOMON HAVE I CALLED THEE! GIVE UNTO ME A TRUE ANSWER.” Then let the exorcist state his desires and requests. And when the evocation is finished thou shalt licence the Spirit to depart thus : THE LICENCE TO DEPART. O THou Spirit N., because thou hast diligently answered unto my demands, and hast been very ready and willing to come at my call, I do here…
… that Holy Angel of God, in thunder and in light- ning, and he further did receive by the aforesaid Angel cer- tain Notes written by the Hand of God, without the which that Great King had never attained unto his great Wisdom, for thus he knew all things and all Sci- ences and Arts whe- ther Good or Evil. THEURGIA, and are to be sought for by Di- vine seeking, etc. (5) Tue FirtuH ParT is a Book of Orations and Prayers which Wise Solomon did use upon the Al- tar in the Temple. The which is called Ars Nova, the which was revealed to Solo- mon by t…
…peareth 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. (51.) Batam.—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 …
…tral design of the Secret Seal. It will be observed that the evident desire is to represent hieroglyphically a person raising his or her hands in adoration. Nearly all are stone sepulchral steles, and the execution of them is rough and primitive in the extreme, Most are in the Musée du Louvre at Paris. Figures 162 and 163 are from the district of Constantine and show a figure raising its arms in adoration. In Figure 164, also from Constantine, the person bears a palm branch in the right hand. Above is a hieroglyphic representing either the Luna…
…ard and was saved with his family; and by the name lotu, which Jacob heard from the angel wrestling with him, and was delivered from the hand of Esau his brother; and by the name ANAPHAXETON* which Aaron heard and spake and was made wise; and by the name Zapaotu,” which Moses named and all the rivers were turned into blood; and by the name ASHER EHYEH ORISTON, which Moses named, and all the rivers brought forth frogs, and they ascended into the houses, destroying all things; and by the name Exon, which Moses named, and there was great hail such…
…, or Vinea. He is a Great King, and an Earl; and appeareth in the Form of a Lion,’ 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.) Birrons.—The Forty-sixth Spirit is called Bifrons, or Bifréus, or Bifrovs. He is an Ear…
…arquis, and appeareth in the Form of a Lion,’ 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 under- stand 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. * Should probably be 30. For these 72 Great Spirits of the…
…. 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 Handi- crafts and Professions, also in Philosophy, and other Sciences. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal or Character 1s thus made, and thou shalt wear it as aforesaid, etc. (61.) Zacan.—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 Win…
…is, which thou shalt wear, etc. (23.) Aimw—The Twenty-third Spirit is Aim. He is a Great Strong Duke. He appeareth in the form of a very handsome Man in body, but with three Heads; the first, like a Serpent, the second like a Man having two Stars on his Forehead, the third like a Calf. He rideth on a Viper, carrying a Firebrand in his Hand, wherewith he setteth cities, castles, and great Places, on fire. He maketh thee witty in all manner of ways, and giveth true answers unto private matters. He governeth 26 Legions of Inferior Spirits ; and hi…
… 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 * Figure 30. * Figure 31. * This hardly agrees with the statement that he is a great liar, and not to be trusted. * See ante, Spirit No. 13. 1g
…d 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 Head-dress off; for if it be on, AMAYMoN will deceive him and call all his actions to be bewrayed. * One or two Codices have “invincible,” but “invisible” is given in the maj…