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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 17

The Goetia

… the apology is ample, so 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…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 66

The Goetia

…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 de- liver it unto us quietly: Hallii. Hra. …

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1904 · PDF PAGE 62

The Goetia

…he power and dignity of these three names, TETRA- GRAMMATON, ANAPHAXETON, and PrimEuMATON, I do cast thee, O thou wicked and disobedient Spirit N., into the Lake of Fire which is prepared for the damnéd and accurséd spirits, and there to remain unto the day of doom, and never more to be remembered before the face of Gop, who shall come to judge the quick, and the dead, and the world, by fire. TueEn the exorcist must put the box into the fire, and by-and-by the Spirit will come, but as soon as he is come, quench the fire that the box is in, and …

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1904 · PDF PAGE 56

The Goetia

…op, and created according unto His will, do exorcise thee by that most mighty and powerful name of Gop, EL, strong and wonderful; O thou Spirit N. And I command thee by Him who spake the Word and His Fiat was accom- plished, and by all the names of Gop. Also by the names Anponal, EL, ExLoum, Exou1, Euven AsHER EXHYEH, ZABAOTH, E Lion, Janu, TeEtTRa- GRAMMATON, SHADDAI, Lorp Gop Most Hien, I do exorcise thee and do powerfully command thee, O thou spirit N., that thou dost forthwith appear unto me here before this Circle in a fair human shape, wi…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 43

The Goetia

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 Geo- metry perfectly. He maketh Men very subtle therein; and in …

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1904 · PDF PAGE 31

The Goetia

…o come; and of Wars, and how the Soldiers will or shall meet. He causeth the Love of Lords and Great Persons. He governeth 60 Legions of Spirits, His Seal is this, etc. (16.) ZEPAR.—The Sixteenth Spirit is Zepar. He is a Great Duke, and appeareth in Red Apparel and Armour, like a Soldier. His office is to cause Women to love Men, and to bring them together in love. He also maketh them barren. He governeth 26 Legions of Inferior Spirits, and his Seal is this, which he obeyeth when he seeth it. (17.) Botis.x—The Seventeenth Spirit is Botis, a Gre…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 29

The Goetia

(9.) Parimon.—The Ninth Spirit in this Order is Paimon, a Great King, and very obedient unto Lucirer. He appeareth in the form of a Man sitting upon a Dromedary with a Crown most glorious upon his head. There goeth before him also an Host of Spirits, like Men with Trumpets and well sounding Cymbals, and all other sorts of Musical Instruments. He hath a great Voice, and roareth at his first coming, and his speech is such that the Magician cannot well understand unless he can compel him. This Spirit can teach all Arts and Sciences, and other secr…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 41

The Goetia

suffer him to be tempted of any Spirit. He governeth 20 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, etc. (56.) GremMory, or Gamort.— The Fifty-sixth Spirit is Gremory, or Gamori. Heis 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…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 42

The Goetia

(60.) VapuLa, or NapHuta.—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 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 wh…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 32

The Goetia

Divine, and of the Creation of the World. He bringeth forth good Familiars, and under his Government there be 22 Legions of Spirits, partly of the Order of Virtues and partly of the Order of Thrones. His Mark, Seal, or Character is this, unto the which he oweth obedience, and which thou shalt wear in time of action, etc. (21.) Marax.—The Twenty-first Spirit is Marax.' He is a Great Earl and President. He appeareth like a great Bull with a Man’s face. His office is to make Men very knowing in Astronomy, and all other Liberal Sciences; also he ca…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 33

The Goetia

…If desired he causeth the love both of Friends and of Foes. Hecan makea Man to go Invisible. And he hath under his command 36 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, to be, etc. (26.) Bune, or Brut.—The Twenty-sixth Spirit is Buné (or Bim), He is a Strong, Great and Mighty Duke. He appeareth in the form of a Dragon with three heads, one like a Dog, one like a Gryphon, and one like a Man. He speaketh with a high and comely Voice. Hechangeth the Place of the Dead, and causeth the Spirits which be under him to gather together upon your Sepulchres. H…

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The Goetia

(12.) Sirri.—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 mig…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 60

The Goetia

not come, add the “ Spirits’ Chain” unto the end of the aforesaid conjura- tions, and he will 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 w…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 12

The Goetia

bear MWe, and make all Spirits subject unto Me: so that everp Spirit of the firmament and of the Ether: upon the Earth anv under the Earth: on dry Land and in the CGater: of TGbirling Dir, and of rushing frire: and everp Spell and Scourge of God map be obedient unto ae, wy % invoke Chee, the Cerrible and Jnvisible God: Tibho dwellest in the Goid JOlace of the Spirit :-— Arogogorobrad: Sothou; apodorid: JObalarthad: Moo: Apé, Che BWorniess One: ear MWe: etc, a Dear me :— Roubriad: MBariddam: Balbnabaoth: Assalonai: Aphniad: J: Choteth: Abrasar: …

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1904 · PDF PAGE 21

The Goetia

…e recent exemplars are not entirely reliable.) CLAVICULA SALOMONIS REGIS, which containeth all the Names, Offices, and Orders of all the Spirits that ever he had converse with, with the Seals and Characters to each 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 Character…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 39

The Goetia

… 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.) Haacenti.—The Forty-eighth Spirit is Haagenti. He is a Presi- dent, 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 chan…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 28

The Goetia

… Souls that died in sin. And his Seal is this, which is to be worn before the Magician when he is Invocator, etc. (5.) Marpas.—The fifth Spirit is Marbas. He is a Great President, and appeareth at first in the form of a Great Lion, but afterwards, at the request of the Master, he putteth on Human Shape. He answereth truly of things Hidden or Secret. He causeth Diseases and cureth them. Again, he giveth great Wisdom and Knowledge in Mechanical Arts; and can change men into other shapes. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, w…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 38

The Goetia

rotten and full of Worms. He giveth Good Familiars at the request of the Exorcist. He commandeth 50 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is this, etc. (44.) SHax.—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. Huis 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 fetc…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 37

The Goetia

receive it kindly and willingly, but he will deceive him that doth it. He governeth 4o Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc. (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…

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