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The twenty-fifth Daemon is called Glasya-Labolas, also known as Caacrinolaas, Caassimolar, Glasya Labolas, Gloolas, Ozia, Carmola, Glosialobolas, Glassialabolas, Classyalabolas, Glasyalabolas, and Glolas. He is ranked as an Earl/Count and President of Hell, but is also ranked as a King and Prince in other grimoires.

He appears in the form of a dog with the wings of a gryphon, but when taking human shape, he appears as an old man riding upon an elephant.

He is the author of bloodshed and manslaughter, and teaches all arts and sciences, including the liberal arts. He can tell one of all regarding the past, present, and to come. He grants the understanding of birds, as well as the trapping of thieves and murderers, and can render one invisible. He also enkindles love between people, and can procure the love and favour of friends and enemies, as well as provide insight into their affairs. He speaks the truth on all things, and can carry one swiftly from one place to another.

I've also included his grimoire entries, which I will list below with links to their sources.

Side Note: Some of these sources are in PDF form, so they may automatically be downloaded to your device upon opening the link.

. 🦴 ~ Grimoire Entries ~ 🦴

From Crowley’s Goetia: “The Twenty-fifth Spirit is Glasya-Labolas. He is a Mighty President and Earl, and showeth himself in the form of a Dog with Wings like a Gryphon. He teacheth all Arts and Sciences in an instant, and is an Author of Bloodshed and Manslaughter. He teacheth all things Past, and to Come. If desired he causeth the love both of Friends and of Foes. He can make a Man to go Invisible. And he hath under his command 36 Legions of Spirits.” --- ✩Source✩

From The Lemegeton: “The 25th spirit is called Glasya Labolas, he is a Mighty President & showeth himself in the form of a dog with wings like a griffin; he teacheth all arts in an Instant, and is an author of Bloodshed & Manslaughter, he telleth all Things past & to come, if desired, & causeth love of friends and foes; he can make a Man go Invisible, & he hath under his rule 36 Legions of spirits.” --- ✩Source✩

From The Pseudomonarchia Daemonum: “Glasya Labolas, alias Caacrinolaas, or Caassimolar, is a great President, who cometh forth like a dog, and hath wings like a griffon, he giveth the knowledge of arts, and is the captain of all manslaughters: he understandeth things present and to come, he gaineth the minds and love of friends and foes, he maketh a man go invisible, and hath the rule of thirty-six legions.” --- ✩Source✩

From The Liber Officiorum Spirituum [Entry 1]: “Gloolas a great King or Prince, he appeareth like to a dog having wings, & he is the chief leaders of murderers, & knoweth things past present & to come, & he giveth knowledge of friends & of enemies, & maketh a man to go invisible, & so long as the caller or master will, & hath under him 20 legions.” --- ✩Source✩

From The Liber Officiorum Spirituum [Entry 2]: “The 1st is called Ozia, he can teach all manner of arts or sciences, invisibility & give favour of enemies, he can carry one from one place to another & that upon a sudden he appeareth like an old man riding an elephant.” --- ✩Source✩

From The Livre Des Esperitz: “Carmola is a great Prince who gives understanding of birds and of trapping thieves and murderers when one commands him. He makes people invisible and speaks truth of that which one asks; and has 26 legions.” --- ✩Source✩

From The Grand Grimoire: “Naberus [Nebiros], Field Marshal, or Inspector General, has the power to do evil to whomever he pleases and enables one to find the Hand of Glory and teaches the qualities of minerals, vegetables and of all of the animals, pure and impure, possesses the art of foretelling the future, being one of the best Necromancers of all of the Infernal Spirits. He can go anywhere and inspects all of the Infernal Militias and has beneath him Ayperos, Naberus [Naberius] and Glosialobolas, etc.” --- ✩Source✩

From The Dictionnaire Infernal: “Caacrinolaas, also named Caassimolar and Glasya-Labolas, high President of Hell. He presents himself in the form of a dog, and he ambles like one, with the wings of a griffin. He gives knowledge of the liberal arts, and by a bizarre contrast, he inspires murder. One says that he predicts the future very well. This demon can make a man invisible and commands thirty-six legions. The Great Grimoire calls him Classyalabolas, and makes only of him a kind of sergeant who was sometimes mounted on Nebiros or Naberus.” --- ✩Source✩

From The Book Of Ceremonial Magic: “GLASYALABOLAS, a mighty President, who comes in the form of a dog, but winged like a griffin, He teaches all arts and sciences instantaneously, incites to bloodshed, is the leader of all homicides, discerns past and future, and makes men invisible.” --- ✩Source✩

From The Offices Of Spirits [Excerpt]: “Glolas is a mighty Prince & will appear in [the] likeness of a dog having wings, & a chief leader of murderers and know the things past & things to come, and giveth knowledge of friends & enemies and make a man to go invisible & hath 20 legions of spirits.” --- ✩Source✩

Stellas Daemonum is also pretty good at compiling information on the goetian daemons, though I'd advise to read it critically as with all occult literature. Here is a link to the PDF.

. 🦴 ~ Personal Experience ~ 🦴

In terms of personal experience, I honestly haven’t worked with Count/President Glasya-Labolas in quite a long time, though I still have a little bit of experience with him, which I’d be happy to share. (He also recently visited me while I was writing this post and helped me out a little with writing it lmao.)

My first encounter with Glasya-Labolas was a couple years ago from now, I think. I felt drawn to him at the time, and took this as a sign that he may have been reaching out to me (though I don’t know for sure). So I gave him a couple of offerings and wrote a devotional prayer to him. I would also practice sigil divination with his sigil to learn more about him and connect with his energies. Here’s some basic information pertaining to both research/analysis and personal gnosis that I have on Glasya-Labolas:

☆. Personality & Energy Signature .☆

☠️ Glasya-Labolas isn’t exactly the most gentle daemon I’ve met. His energies can be a little overwhelming and quite intense; I’ve found his energies to be quite chaotic and tempestuous at times. He is assertive, strong-willed, protective, and can also be quite blunt and maybe a little harsh sometimes, but he means well at the end of the day and wants what's best for you. He also has a sarcastic sense of humour lol.

☆. Areas Of Influence .☆

🗡 Given he is said to be an “author of bloodshed and manslaughter” and can “trap thieves and murderers”, it wouldn’t be too far-fetched to suggest he specialises in causing/easing conflict, bringing about endings and resolutions, and avenging those who have been wronged by others. He could also be of assistance when it comes to baneful magic, curse work, and revenge spells, or spells involving justice, vengeance, discord, courage, strength, and protection.

🖤 He can teach and assist one in divination, as he is said to “know the past, present, and to come”. He is also a daemon of social intercourse, being that he can “grant the love and favour of friends and foes”, as well as inspire love between people, and can be worked with to help you with interpersonal matters and relationships.

☁️ He is associated with travel and transportation too, and can ensure safety and efficacy in travel. He is also a daemon of knowledge, learning, and study, as he teaches the seven liberal arts, like many other daemons of the Goetia. He can also “make one go invisible” and conceal one’s doings, keeping things private and helping one to go unseen.

☆. Correspondences .☆

☀️ In terms of planetary associations, I consider him to be associated with the planets Mars (strength, courage, war, action, conflict, aggression, passion, sexuality) and Mercury (learning, communication, social intercourse, the mind, intellect, travel, intelligence).

🔥 In terms of elemental correspondences, I consider him to be associated with both fire (authority, destruction, protection, courage, strength, power, love, passion, sexuality) and air (knowledge, thought, intuition, intelligence, communication). 

🌿 As for herbs/plants, I honestly haven't further explored this; But based off some quick research, he could probably be associated with yarrow, borage, black pepper, chilli, garlic, lilac, and black nightshade? But again, I haven't explored this in depth so I'm not too sure. Make of this what you will lol.

🎨 I associate Glasya-Labolas with the colours; rose red, blood red, fiery orange, deep magenta, wine red, rich black, electric blue, electric violet, and cloud grey.

Side Note: I haven't included any gemstone/crystal correspondences as it is quite difficult to obtain gemstones ethically, and I also don't really use crystals/gemstones in my personal practice.

Here are some other correspondences: ↓ 🧭 Direction --- North (as per the Liber Officiorum Spirituum a.k.a. the Book Of Oberon) 🐺 Animals --- vultures, coyotes, hawks, falcons, dogs, elephants, owls, gryphons 🌅 Season --- Summer 🕰 Time --- Noon to dusk 💎 Metal --- Mars, Mercury/Quicksilver 🗓 Day --- Tuesday, Wednesday ✨ Incense --- Dragon's blood, cedar-wood, basil, sandal-rose

Also this is just my personal gnosis, but I believe that many daemons originate from the bastardisation and vilification of deities, spirits, and entities of other religions. I believe that if a deity/spirit is demonised enough, it can sometimes lead to that entity being "fractured", which in turn leads to that demonised "piece" of the entity breaking away and gaining complete autonomy seperate from their fountainhead. I speculate this may have been what happened with Glasya-Labolas.

From the research I've done, I have seen a lot of parallels between Glasya-Labolas and the god Ares/Mars. Their shared associations with bloodlust, war, battlelust, and civil order suggests they may be linked in some way. Additionally, Glasya-Labolas appeared as a winged dog most of the time and is sometimes associated with birds as per his Livre Des Esperitz grimoire entry; Ares is said to be associated with dogs and birds. But this is all just my unverified personal gnosis lol.

. 🦴 ~ Offering Ideas ~ 🦴

Sword/dagger imagery

Feathers (make sure they comply with your local laws and are ethically sourced)

Figurines/plushies of dogs and birds

Animal bones (make sure they are ethically sourced)

Spicy foods

Blades and other sharp objects

Herbal tea such as ginger tea

Alcohol such as whiskey

Matches

Rose petals

Lighters

Study or learn about something that interests you

Advocate for human rights and animal rights

Practice self-confidence and self-love

Show love and appreciation to those important/close to you

Travel / go on adventures

I think that's pretty much all the information I could possibly gather on Count/President Glasya-Labolas lol. I apologise for taking so long to write this btw! ;v; If you have any other questions, feel free to DM me. :) I do hope you find this post helpful, and I wish you all the best on your spiritual path. 🖤

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1. Gamigin

Pronouns: she/her

Lady Gamigin is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, and the Liber Officiorum Spirituum. She is also known by the names Samigina, Gamygyn, Sogan, Sogom, Cagyne, Cogin, Auras, and Saranyt. She is ranked as a Marchioness Of Hell.

She appears in the form of a pale little horse or wild donkey, or as a donkey with a woman's face, but can also take human shape, and speaks with a hoarse voice.

She teaches all liberal sciences, mathematics, philosophy, and wisdom. She can bring forth the souls of the dead, particularly those who drowned at sea or who dwell in purgatory, making them appear in airy bodies so that the conjurer may communicate with them. She answers all questions, carries corpses to wherever they may be appointed, and can raise the dead.

According to the LOS, her direction is West or North. I associate her with the elements of water and earth, as well as the planets Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto.

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2. Aamon

Pronouns: any/all (though I usually use they/she/he)

Lord/Lady Aamon is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, Livre Des Esperitz, and the Grand Grimoire. They are also known by the name Amon. She is ranked as a Marquis/Marchioness of Hell.

He appears in the form of a fire-breathing wolf with a serpentine tail, but can also take human shape with the head of a night raven and canine teeth. Alternatively, they can also appear in the form of a maiden (or woman).

She can make wild beasts tame, uncover all secrets, reconcile controversies, and procure feuds as well as the love and favour of friends and enemies. He can also tell one of all things regarding the past, present, and to come.

According to the LOS, their direction is East. I associate her with the element of water, as well as the planets Luna and Venus.

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3. Paimon

Pronouns: any/all (though I usually use he/she/they)

Lord/Lady Paimon is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, Livre Des Esperitz, Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum, Grimoire Of Honorius, and the Book Of The Sacred Magic Of Abramelin The Mage. He is also known by the names Paymon, Poymon, Pamelon, Pamelons, Paynelon, Bayemon, and Baymon. She is ranked as a King/Queen of Hell.

They appear in human form with a dark, effeminate countenance and speak with a hoarse voice, wearing a glorious crown adorned with precious stones atop their head and riding upon a dromedary/camel. He is preceded by a host of spirits bearing cymbals, trumpets, pipes, and various other musical instruments with great clamour. She is also sometimes accompanied by two Kings, Bebal (a.k.a. Belial) and Abalam (a.k.a. Balan). Upon first appearing, their speech is like that of a roaring cry, which can be difficult to understand, but they will begin to speak clearly and plainly at the request of the conjurer. Alternatively, he is also said to appear as a knight or soldier.

She teaches all arts and sciences, as well as philosophy, wisdom, and all other hidden and secret things. They know the disposition of the cosmos and the world, and can disclose matters relating to the shaping and nature of the world, knowing the nature of all things on Earth; they knows of the waters, whose creatures they have power over, as well as of the winds and where they come from, and of the abyss. He can grant dignities, confirmations, and lordships, as well as the love of other people. She provides good familiar spirits and can perform consecrations of books and other things. They can also bind one’s opponents and subjugate them to the conjurer.

According to the LOS and LDE, his direction is West. I associate her with the elements of water and earth, as well as the planets Mercury and Sol.

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4. Sitri

Pronouns: any/all (though I usually use she/he/they)

Lord/Lady Sitri is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Livre Des Esperitz, and the Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum. She is also known by the names Sytry, Bitru, Bitur, Dam, Beduch, and Bamone. He is ranked as a Prince(ss) of Hell.

They appear in the form of a leopard with the wings of a gryphon, but can also take human shape, of which is very beautiful.

She can inflame people with feverish love and stir up lust, as well as cause people to disrobe and dance in the nude. He can reveal the secrets of others, laughing at them and mocking them, and can grant eloquence, as well as destroy cities, castles, dignities, and worldly honours if commanded. They can also retrieve gold, silver, and other things, and can make a person languish or die.

As far as I know, Sitri doesn't have an official direction correspondence, though I personally associate her with the South. I associate him with the element of fire, as well as the planets Venus and Mars.

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5. Beleth

Pronouns: she/her

Lady Beleth is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, and the Liber Officiorum Spirituum. She is also known by the names Bileth, Byleth, Bilet, and Bylet. She is ranked as a Queen of Hell. She is possibly the same daemon as President/Prince(ss) Gaap.

She appears in the form of a furious and mighty king (or queen) riding upon a pale horse, with trumpets and all manner of musical instruments playing melodious music before her; in the Dictionnaire Infernal, this music is said to be played by spirits that appear in the form of cats who precede Beleth.

She enkindles love between people, as well as teaches the liberal arts, consecrates objects, and grants invisibility.

According to the LOS, her direction is South. I associate her with the elements of air and water, as well as the planets Uranus and Venus.

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6. Bune

Pronouns: she/her

Lady Bune is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, Livre Des Esperitz, and the Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum. She is also known by the names Bim, Rewsyn, Busin, and Bille. She is ranked as a Duchess of Hell.

She appears in the form of a dragon with three heads; the first head like a dog, the second like a gryphon, and the third like a man. But upon taking human shape, she appears in the form of a beautiful fair woman. She speaks with a high and comely, albeit hoarse voice.

She can transport the bodies of the dead from one place to another, as well as cause the spirits under her command to gather upon their sepulchres/tombs or to possess their bodies; she can help one commune with the dead. She grants riches and wealth, can make one wise and eloquent, gives true answers on all enquiries, and knows of all things regarding the past, present, and to come.

According to the LOS, her direction is South. I associate her with the elements of earth and water, as well as the planets Pluto and Saturn.

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7. Astaroth

Pronouns: any/all (though I usually use she/he/they)

Lord/Lady Astaroth is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum, Grand Grimoire, Grimorium Verum, Grimoire Of Honorius, and the Book Of The Sacred Magic Of Abramelin The Mage. She is also known by the names Ascaroth, Elestor, Astarot, Ashtaroth, and Astarath. He is ranked as a (Grand) Duke/Duchess of Hell.

They appear in the form of a beautiful angel riding upon an infernal dragon, carrying a viper/serpent in their hand.

She can truthfully tell of all regarding the past, present, and to come, discloses secrets, and wonderfully teaches the liberal arts. He can also procure the goodwill of great lords, as well as tell one of the nature of daemons and how they came to be. They are also sometimes associated with love, lust, and sexuality, though this is not canon to their grimoire lore.

According to the LOS, her direction is South. I associate him with the elements of water and earth, as well as the planets Luna and Venus.

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8. Gaap

Pronouns: any/all (though I usually use she/they/he)

Lord/Lady Gaap is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, Livre Des Esperitz, and the Munich Manual Of Demonic Magic. She is also known by the names Tap, Goap, Coap, Balath, and Batath. They are ranked as a President and Prince(ss) of Hell. He is possibly the same daemon as Queen Beleth.

She appears in the form of a misshapen image, but can also take human shape, and appears at noon when the Sun is in the Southern signs. They speak with a hoarse voice.

He can make one marvellously knowledgeable in philosophy and all the liberal arts, and can give truthful answers on all things regarding the past, present, and future. She can render people insensible and ignorant, inflict sickness, take away one’s senses and wits, and grant invisibility. They can inspire love or hatred between people, and grant one love and dignity. He can teach one how to consecrate objects (especially in the name of Amaymon), can carry one speedily from one place to another, and can also deliver familiar Spirits out of the possession of other conjurers.

According to the LOS, their direction is West, but their associations with Amaymon indicate that they could also be associated with the South. I associate her with the elements of fire and air, as well as the planets Mars and Uranus.

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9. Marchosias

Pronouns: she/her

Lady Marchosias is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, and the Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum. She is also known by the names Marchocias, Margoas, Margodas, Mardoas, and Margutas. She is ranked as a Marchioness of Hell.

She appears in the form of a she-wolf with the wings of a gryphon and a serpentine tail, vomiting forth flames of fire from her mouth. But when she takes on human shape, she appears in the form of a soldier.

She gives full, true answers to all questions, and is faithful and trustworthy to the conjurer in all one’s doings. She is a commander of arms (i.e. knowledgeable in war strategy) and is a strong and excellent fighter.

As far as I know, Marchosias doesn't have an official direction correspondence, though I personally associate her with the South. I associate her with the element of fire, as well as the planets Mars and Saturn.

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10. Phenex

Pronouns: any/all (though I usually use she/he/they)

Lord/Lady Phenex is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, and the Livre Des Esperitz. She is also known by the names Pheynix, Phoenix, Fenix, and Phenix. He is ranked as a Marquis/Marchioness of Hell. Not to be confused with the Phoenix of Greek mythology.

They appear in the form of a phoenix bird with the voice of a child, and sing many sweet notes before the conjurer upon appearance. She can also take human shape, and is said to be beautiful.

He can marvellously teach one all arts and sciences, and is also said to be an excellent poet. They are very courteous to the conjurer, and willingly answer to one’s questions and requests.

As far as I know, Phenex doesn't have an official direction correspondence, though I personally associate her with the South. I personally associate him with the element of fire, as well as the planets Sol and Venus.

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11. Halphas

Pronouns: they/she

Lady Halphas is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia and the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum. They are also known by the names Halphus, Malthus, Malthas, and Halpas. She is ranked as an Earl/Count(ess) of Hell. They are possibly the same daemon as President Malphas.

She appears in the form of a stock dove or stork, and speaks with a hoarse voice.

They can build up towers, cities, and towns, and can furnish them with ammunition and weapons. She is also a war strategist, and can send men of war to appointed places.

As far as I know, Halphas doesn't have an official direction correspondence, though I personally associate them with the South and West. I personally associate her with the element of earth, as well as the planets Saturn and Mars.

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12. Vepar

Pronouns: she/her

Lady Vepar is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, and the Liber Officiorum Spirituum. She is also known by the names Vephar, Separ, Semper, and Semp. She is ranked as a Duchess of Hell.

She appears in the form of a mermaid or siren, but can also take human shape in the form of a maiden.

She governs the waters and can be a guide to one traversing them; she rules over and can guide war ships laden with armour, arms, ammunition, and other instruments of war. She can make the seas rough and stormy, make them appear to be full of ships, and can make one feared by their enemies. She can also kill people in three days by inflicting them with putrefying wounds and causing worms/maggots to breed within them.

According to the LOS, her direction is East. I personally associate her with the elements of water and fire, as well as the planets Mars and Luna.

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13. Vinea

Pronouns: any/all (though I usually use he/she/they)

Lord/Lady Vinea is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, Livre Des Esperitz, and the Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum. He is also known by the names Vine, Royne, Boab, Boal, Boall, Othey, Rewboo, Kewboo, Caap, and Robo. She is ranked as a King/Queen and Earl/Count(ess) of Hell.

They appear in the form of a lion-headed armed knight or soldier with flaming eyes, big teeth like that of an ox, carrying a snake/viper in their hand, and riding upon a black horse. Alternatively, he is said to appear as a tun of wine, and can also take human shape if requested to do so. She speaks with a hoarse voice.

They can give one excellent understanding of all things pertaining to the realm of nature, such as understanding the barking of dogs. He can discover and give full, true answers regarding all things, but especially that which is hidden and secret (such as hidden treasures) and can reveal (the doings of) witches and wizards. She can tell one of all things regarding the past, present, and to come. They can build great towers, castles, towns, houses, and bulwarks of war, demolish great stone walls, destroy one’s enemies as well as their dwellings, and make the waters rough and stormy. He can consecrate books and other items, procure venery in relationships, and transport gold and silver from one place to another.

According to the LOS, her direction is East. I personally associate them with the elements of earth and water, as well as the planets Neptune, Mars, and Saturn.

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14. Haagenti

Pronouns: any/all (though I usually use she/he/they)

Lord/Lady Haagenti is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, and the Livre Des Esperitz. She is also known by the names Vriell, Vriall, Uriell, Uriall, Lucubar, and Hagenti. He is ranked as a President of Hell. They are possibly the same daemon as King/President Zagan.

She appears in the form of a mighty bull with the wings of a gryphon, but when she takes human shape, she appears as a boisterous king and speaks with a hoarse voice.

He can make one wise and instruct one in all manner of diverse things. They grant ingenuity and skilfulness in all things, as well as renders one invisible. She can turn water into wine or oil and vice versa, and can transmute all metals into gold, as well as transmute one metal into another.

According to the LOS, his direction is North. I personally associate them with the elements of fire and air, as well as the planets Mercury and Pluto.

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15. Crocell

Pronouns: she/they

Lady Crocell is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, and the Livre Des Esperitz. They are also known by the names Crokel, Procel, Pucel, Procell, Porax, and Bucal. She is ranked as a Duchess of Hell.

They appear in the form of an angel, sometimes black or very dark in colour.

She teaches geometry and all other liberal arts, and speaks mystically of hidden things. They can make one see abyssal waters in the air and hear the noise of roaring waters, when none are there. She can warm and still waters, discover baths, and knows the virtues of herbs and plants. They also have power over the building of structures and houses, the dissevering of lands, woods, and waters, the planting of fruit trees, and the sowing of seeds.

As far as I know, Crocell doesn't have an official direction correspondence, though I personally associate her with the East. I personally associate them with the elements of water and earth, as well as the planets Jupiter and Neptune.

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16. Gremory

Pronouns: she/her

Lady Gremory is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, Livre Des Esperitz, Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum, and the Munich Manual Of Demonic Magic. She is also known by the names Gemory, Gamori, Gomory, Gemyem, Carmerin, Carmeryn, Cayenam, Gemon, Samon, Gomeris, Caym, and Gaeneron. She is ranked as a Duchess of Hell.

She appears in the form of a beautiful fair woman wearing a ducal crown or diadem and riding upon a camel/dromedary.

She procures the love of others and can enkindle love between people, and speaks truthfully of all things regarding the past, present, and to come. She also discloses the location of hidden treasures, as well as of caves and the dwellings of serpents.

As far as I know, Gremory doesn't have an official direction correspondence, though I personally associate her with the East and West. I personally associate her with the element of earth, as well as the planets Venus and Jupiter.

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17. Amy

Pronouns: any/all (though I usually use he/she/they)

Lord/Lady Amy is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, and the Munich Manual Of Demonic Magic. He is also known by the names Avnas, Hanar, Tamor, Chamor, Gamor, Fessan, Tessan, Muryell, and Hanni. She is ranked as a President of Hell.

They appear in the form of a fiery flame or spark of fire that blinds the sight of onlookers, but they can also take human shape. Alternatively, he is also said to appear as a white lion.

She can make one wonderfully knowledgeable in astrology, arithmetic, astronomy, and all other liberal arts. They can reveal the location of hidden treasures, but especially those guarded by spirits, and gives true answers on secret things. He can also give the best acquaintance, procure friendships, and grant the love and favour of higher-ups and great estates, as well as grant good familiar spirits.

According to the LOS, her directions are South and North. I personally associate them with the elements of fire and earth, as well as the planets Jupiter and Venus.

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18. Andrealphus

Pronouns: they/she

Lady Andrealphus is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Livre Des Esperitz, and the Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum. They are also known by the names Androalphus, Tudiras Hoho, Nuduch, and Andrialfis Paelsis. She is ranked as a Marquis/Marchioness of Hell.

They appear in the form of a peacock who makes great noises upon appearance, but when they take human shape, they appear as a beautiful virgin (or woman).

She can perfectly teach geometry, astronomy, and all things pertaining to measurement, and can make one wise and cunning in all manner of other arts and sciences. They can make one a good disputer and also has the ability to transform one into the likeness of a bird.

As far as I know, Andrealphus doesn't have an official direction correspondence, though I personally associate her with the East. I personally associate them with the element of air, as well as the planets Mercury and Luna.

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19. Belial

Pronouns: any/all (though I usually use she/he/they)

Lord/Lady Belial is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, and the Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum. She is also known by the names Labal, Bebal, Beball, Baball, Beliall, Malcus, Maleus, Malcranus, Pillech, Bilech, Belech, Cabelial, Avi, Agron, Belias, and Beliar. He is ranked as a King/Queen of Hell. They are one of the two Kings that are sometimes said to accompany King/ Queen Paimon.

She appears in the form of an Angel riding in a chariot of fire, and speaks with a sweet and comely voice.

He can render one invisible, bestow preferments, dignities, senatorships, promotions, and prelacies, and can grant the love, favour, and goodwill of all persons. She can also grant excellent familiar Spirits to the conjurer. They are also said to be a keeper of the gates of Hell.

According to the LOS, her direction is West. I personally associate him with the element of earth, as well as the planets Jupiter, Sol, and Terra.

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20. Decarabia

Pronouns: any/all (though I usually use she/they/he)

Lord/Lady Decarabia is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, and the Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum. She is also known by the names Decarbia, Carabia, Cambra, Cornyx, and Cambea. They are ranked as a Marquis/Marchioness in Hell.

He appears in the form of a swan, faun, or star/pentacle, but can also take human shape.

She knows the virtues of herbs/plants and (precious) stones, and is very knowledgeable about birds. They can also make all kinds of birds appear tamely before the conjurer, or call them to gather in any place.

According to the LOS, his direction is South. I personally associate her with the elements of earth and air, as well as the planets Luna and Mercury.

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21. Dantalion

Pronouns: any/all (though I usually use he/she/they)

Lord/Lady Dantalion is a daemon that appears in the Ars Goetia and the Tracts Of Magic. He is also known by the name Dantalian. She is ranked as a Duke/Duchess of Hell.

They appear in human shape with many faces and holding a book in their right hand.

He is knowledgeable in and can teach one all manner of arts and sciences. She can also declare the secret counsel of any person, for she knows the thoughts of all people and can change their minds at will. They can enkindle love between people and can make the likeness of someone appear before the conjurer, no matter what part of the world they may be in.

As far as I know, Dantalion doesn't have an official direction correspondence, though I personally associate him with the East. I personally associate her with the elements of air and water, as well as the planets Luna and Mercury.

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22. Ebeyeth

Pronouns: she/they

Lady Ebeyeth is a daemon that appears in the Liber Officiorum Spirituum and the Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum. She is also known by the names Abech and Avedie. They are ranked as a Queen and Ruler of Hell.

She appears in the form of an old king (or queen) crowned with a diadem, but nothing is seen of her but her head. They are preceded by two ministers bearing trumpets.

She teaches the seven liberal arts/sciences, ethics, logic, and all manner of languages. They give true answers on all things regarding the past, present, and future, and well as of things secretly consecrated, of that concerning the arts, of hidden and secret things, and how other spirits fell and came to be. She grants good familiar spirits and can determine what spirits would serve best as familiars. They can also grant friendship.

According to the LOS, her direction is South. I personally associate them with the element of air, as well as the planets Mercury and Uranus.

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23. Deydo

Pronouns: she/her

Lady Deydo is a daemon that appears in the Liber Officiorum Spirituum. She is also known by the name Deyoo. She is ranked as an Earl/Countess of Hell.

She appears in the form of a child.

She can render one perfectly knowledgeable in all liberal arts/sciences and mathematics, as well as all manner of languages, causing one to speak them perfectly. She can also cause trees to flourish and grow green out of season.

As far as I know, Deydo doesn't have an official direction correspondence, though I personally associate her with the East. I associate her with the elements of earth and air, as well as the planets Terra and Mercury.

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24. Jambex

Pronouns: she/her

Lady Jambex is a daemon that appears in the Liber Officiorum Spirituum and the Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum. She is also known by the name Lambes. She is ranked as a Marchioness, Captain, and Governor of Hell.

She appears in the form of a woman and speaks with a sweet and pleasant voice.

She can enkindle love between people, as well as make one beloved amongst everybody.

As far as I know, Jambex doesn't have an official direction correspondence, though I personally associate her with the South. I associate her with the elements of water and fire, as well as the planets Venus and Sol.

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25. Suchay

Pronouns: she/they

Lady Suchay is a daemon that appears in the Liber Officiorum Spirituum, Livre Des Esperitz, Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum, and the Munich Manual Of Demonic Magic. She is also known by the names Fewrayn, Ducay, and Sucax. They are ranked as a Governor and Marquis/Marchioness of Hell.

She appears benevolently in the form of a fair woman, or as a man with an effeminate face.

They can teach one how to speak all manner of languages, enkindle love between people, and can carry one swiftly from one place to another.

According to the LOS, her direction is West. I personally associate them with the element of air, as well as the planets Mercury and Venus.

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Those are all the feminine-aligned and fiaspec Goetian Daemons that I'm aware of. There are also some really cool Mesopotamian Daemonesses and Daemonic-aligned entities too! Here are the ones I know of:

Lamashtu - Chthonic Goddess/Demigoddess and Daemoness of miscarriages; cot death; disease and sickness; foliage death; waterborne diseases; unborn, new-born, infant, and child mortality; and plagues. In modern times, she could be reinterpreted as ruling over abortion and reproductive rights.

Ereshkigal - Goddess of the underworld and the dead. She is said to rule over Kur, the realm of the dead in ancient Mesopotamian mythology.

Kilili - Daemoness and minor Goddess associated with owls. Servant of Ishtar. Little is known of this entity, however it is speculated that she is a Daemoness/Goddess of windows, haunted places, and sex or fertility.

Inanna-Ishtar - Goddess of love, war, fertility, political power, sensuality, divine law, procreation, beauty, and divine justice. One of the more prominent and widely revered deities in the ancient Mesopotamian pantheon.

Ki-sikil-lil-la-ke - A mysterious Spirit and/or Daemoness mentioned in the Gilgamesh cycle. Little is known of this entity, other than the fact that it is likely associated with and possibly rules over water, owls, and trees.

Ardat-lili - A class of Spirits from ancient Mesopotamian mythology that could be regarded as Daemonesses, phantoms, or succubi. They were said to be the ghosts of women who died before being married and/or sexually fulfilled, leading them to prey on and seduce men. Similar to succubi. Associated with storms and the wind. The Ardat-lili are closely linked with the Lilu and Lilitu, two other closely related classes of Spirits/Daemons with similar functions. It is said that the Lilu, Lilitu, and Ardat-lili were all subjects of the Daemonic God Pazuzu.

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Welp, that's just about everything, I think! Apologies for the lengthy post, and apologies for not replying sooner! I've been really busy this year so I haven't had as much time for blogging and writing like I used to. ;v;

I hope this was helpful! May you be blessed by whoever it is that you venerate, and I wish you all the best on your spiritual path. <3

☆. Sources .☆

The Book Of The Goetia Of Solomon The King - Internet Archive

Lemegeton Part 1 / Ars Goetia - Twilit Grotto / Esoteric Archives

Pseudomonarchia Daemonum - Twilit Grotto / Esoteric Archives

Liber Officiorum Spirituum / The Book Of Oberon - Twilit Grotto / Esoteric Archives

Livre Des Esperitz - Google Docs

Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum / Necromancy In The Medici Library - Amazon Kindle

Munich Manual Of Demonic Magic / Book Of Spells, Exorcisms, And Various Fascinations - Amazon Kindle

The Book Of Ceremonial Magic - Internet Archive

Stellas Daemonum: The Orders Of The Daemons - Internet Archive

Lamashtu - Wikipedia

Lamashtu - Ancient Near East

Ereshkigal - Wikipedia

Kilili - Wikipedia

Inanna - Wikipedia

Lilu (Mythology) - Wikipedia

Ardat-lili - Wikipedia

So, why is the Dictionnaire Infernal a bad resource for Daemonolatry and daemons in general? Well...

For starters, the book was written by someone who had very, very problematic views on other religions and belief systems... As in, racism, xenophobia, and religiophobia kind of problematic.

On top of that, Jacques Collin De Plancy (the author) had converted to Catholicism by the time he had started writing the Dictionnaire Infernal. So at this point, he was already going to have a biased interpretation of the Daemonic Divine, as he was interpreting them through a Christian-tainted lens; That is, in comparison to someone who seeks to learn about and venerate them. As a result, the entries on the daemons within his book were evidently written to play into the vilifying and denigration of daemons in general.

And to add insult to injury, a later edition was published with added illustrations, likely commissioned by De Plancy and drawn by Louis Le Breton, showcasing bastardised interpretations of daemons and demonised deities, interpreting them to look as monstrous and hideous as possible.

All around, it seems that both the spirits' entries and their illustrations were made with the main intent to mock and degrade them, as well as to portray them as being mere dirt beneath the feet of the Christian God. Obviously, a book portraying daemons in such a way is not going to be very helpful to a Daemonolatrist. If one wants to honour and work with daemons, what use is such a book that primarily mocks their very existence going to be?

Don't get me wrong; I think it's okay to go to the Dictionnaire Infernal for research, but only with the foreknowledge and understanding that the lore and mythology of the daemons and other spirits listed therein runs much deeper than the mere entries within the book, and that you shouldn't rely on it as your sole source of information on the Daemonic Divine.

But aside from these glaring issues, the Dictionnaire Infernal is just iniquitous and amoral in general; Which is no surprise, given that it was written in the 19th century and people back then held some very problematic beliefs... But that doesn't make any of it okay.

So, what other issues lie within the pages of the Dictionnaire Infernal? Let's delve into them...

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~ Demonising Deities Of Other Religions ~

Something I noticed from the get-go was the fact that De Plancy is very quick to declare deities from other belief systems as Christian demons who oppose God, when they're historically not documented as such. He did this with several Hindu deities such as Bhairava, Ganga, Kali, Durga (a.k.a. Deumus), Kateri, and Garuda. The illustrations of these deities drawn by Le Breton seem to be quite shocking and possibly kind of racist as well.

I mean, take these depictions of Bhairava (left) and Kali (right) for example, and they seem to speak for themselves. I don't know for sure if these depictions are racist or not, but they definitely feel like they might be...

At the very least, they seem to be extremely bastardised and monstrously grotesque misrepresentations of these deities. See these more historically accurate depictions below for comparison:

De Plancy also included entries on deities and entities such as Abraxas, Adrammelech, Alastor, Astarte, Chemosh (Chamos), Dagon, Dumuzid (Tammuz), Flaga, Guayota, Hadad (Rimmon), Milcom, Moloch, Nergal, Nibhaz (Nybbas), Nisroch, Pan, Peckols (Picollus), Pluton, Proserpina, Pucks, Rubezahl (Ribesal), Succoth-benoth, Torngarsuk, and many others that were criminally misrepresented and twisted into something they weren't.

It likely only reinforced the idea of deities such as Moloch, Chemosh, Dagan, Adrammelech, and Abraxas being considered Christianised "demons" rather than simply just deities pertaining to other religions and belief systems. Even mere underworld deities tasked with watching over the dead in the afterlife (e.g. Peckols, Pluton, Proserpina, Nergal, Dumuzid) were tainted with the stereotypical Christian idea of Hell; Fire, brimstone, pain, torment, and suffering for all of eternity.

And while some forgotten gods of dying religions might take a liking to being embraced as daemons or daemonic deities worthy of veneration in the context of Daemonolatry (as long as it's done in a respectful manner of course), these deities have still been obscenely misrepresented through the distorted perception of De Plancy's problematic views on other religions.

And that leads us into his similarly skewed views on the Daemonic Divine themselves, which isn't any better...

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~ The Monstrous Misrepresentation Of Spirits ~

So not only was De Plancy a racist religiophobe (which was already rather obvious lol), but he was also quite uneducated on daemons as a whole; That is my personal opinion as both a Daemonolatrist and a Daemonologist. Having converted to Catholicism, this likely made his perception and interpretation of daemons extremely biased, because it's quite commonplace for Christianity to depict daemons in a grossly negative light.

They're basically viewed and treated like they're evil incarnate and are frequently scapegoated for most of the world's problems by religious extremists, even in the modern day. As someone who has a lot of love and respect for the Daemonic Divine, these ideas criminally misrepresent the daemons I know and love; And that goes for how they're portrayed in the Dictionnaire Infernal as well.

On top of De Plancy having a warped perception of daemons, he also seemed to have limited knowledge of the Daemonic Divine beyond their grimoire appearances; He didn't seem to have much of a UPG on them (other than the fact that he believed they were literal fallen angels who disobeyed god and were cast out of Heaven as a result), which is probably because he was biased, and didn't care to see daemons in a different perception beyond the Christian interpretation of them being the "villains".

From the thorough research I've done, it seems much more likely that daemons originate from deities pertaining to pantheons of other religions and belief systems, rather than being literal fallen angels. But that's for a whole other post in and of itself.

Aside from deities such as Baal and Astarte already being bastardised into the daemons Bael and Astaroth, as well as being depicted as such in the Dictionnaire Infernal, De Plancy himself also misinterpreted and misrepresented several deities and spirits of other folkloric backgrounds. This is very evident in his "hellish hierarchy" of spirits he considers demons included within his book. He also assigns absurdly inaccurate roles to them too. Here are just a few examples:

Kobal - This is likely a demonisation of both the Kobold sprites of Germanic mythology and the Kobaloi sprites of Greek mythology. Kobolds were commonly considered household spirits who stirred up mischief around the home. In some accounts, they were also known to do chores at night that humans neglected to finish during the day. Kobaloi were said to be impudent and mischievous spirits that were fond of tricking and frightening mortals. They were companions of Dionysus and also had the ability to shape-shift. De Plancy represented these sprites as a singular demon and assigned him with directing theatres and being somewhat of a "stage manager" in Hell.

Nybbas - This is a demonisation of a supposed deity of the Avim called Nibhaz, worshipped during the reigning of Shalmaneser I, mentioned in 2 Kings 17:31 of the Bible. Nibhaz is a rather obscure Mesopotamian deity mentioned in the Bible who was either 1) A deity whose history and mythos has been lost to time, or 2) A deity that likely never even existed in the first place. Thus, there's barely any information on Nibhaz, other than the fact that they apparently appeared in the form of a dog. De Plancy portrayed this deity as a demon under the name of Nybbas, who was in charge of managing the visions and dreams of mortals. He was said to be treated with little respect, and was regarded a "buffoon" and "charlatan".

Nergal - Here's another Mesopotamian deity that was mentioned in 2 Kings 17:31 and later demonised by De Plancy, though, Nergal seems to have a much more pronounced mythos. Nergal was a chthonic god associated with plagues, war, pestilence, death, and devastation. However, he was also said to be a benefactor to mortals; Hearing their prayers, reviving the dead, and protecting agriculture and flocks. He was equated with Irra, a god of war and scorched earth. This is probably why Nergal was later regarded as a "destroying flame" and described as "scorching". De Plancy assigned him with the role of being chief of Hell's "secret police". He is also listed as the first spy under Beelzebub's command who, in turn, is under the surveillance of "the great vigilante" Lucifer. I have absolutely no idea why Hell would even need secret police or where he even got that idea in the first place, but go figure lol. That's De Plancy for ya.

Proserpina - As far as I know, I don't think Proserpina was actually demonised prior to her appearance in the Dictionnaire Infernal. It seems that her entry within the book is the first time she was ever demonised. Proserpina is a Roman goddess (Greek equivalent: Persephone) of fertility, nature, agriculture, vegetative growth, the underworld, and the season of Spring. She is best-known for the myth of her abduction to the Underworld by the chthonic god Hades (Roman equivalent: Pluto). De Plancy includes her in his "hellish hierarchy" where he regards her as an archdiablesse (French for "archdemoness" or "arch-she-devil") and princess of evil spirits. In her grimoire entry within the Dictionnaire Infernal, she is described as being queen of the infernal empire and is associated with serpents and snakes.

Hutgin - This is another case of De Plancy demonising sprites and faeries. Hutgin is likely a demonisation of Hodekin, a kobold or sprite of Germanic folklore. Hodekin was said to be a helpful sprite and somewhat of a familiar spirit who lived with the Bishop Of Hildesheim. Hodekin was said to mainly be a nocturnal spirit and only active at night. He could see into the future and could warn one of problems to come. One of the myths surrounding Hodekin is that he was tasked with watching over the bishop's wife to make sure she remained faithful while he was away. Whenever she tried to cheat on the bishop, Hodekin would step in and assume frightening shapes, scaring the paramours away before the wife could be unfaithful. De Plancy assigns Hutgin with the role of being Hell's ambassador to the country of Turkey (for whatever reason lmao).

I don't really know how De Plancy came to such conclusions regarding daemons, deities, and other spirits; But clearly, a lot of these depictions are not very historically accurate lol. And that leads us into the next section of this post, where the depictions of the Daemonic Divine in particular weren't exactly without error in comparison to their other grimoire appearances.

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~ The Inaccurate Depictions Of Daemons ~

A lot of people in occult spaces are likely familiar with Le Breton's illustrations within the Dictionnaire Infernal. However, what a lot of people don't know is that the illustrations and grimoire entries aren't very historically accurate depictions of the Daemonic Divine; That is, when you compare them to the daemons' original grimoire appearances in books such as the Livre Des Esperitz, Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, and the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum. From the disparaging illustrated depictions to the bastardised lore, the Daemonic Divine aren't exactly documented so accurately within the Dictionnaire Infernal. Let's delve into some examples:

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Pruflas (also called Bufas, Suffales, Bulfas, Pruslas, and Busas) is a daemon that appears in the Livre Des Esperitz, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, and the Dictionnaire Infernal.

In the Dictionnaire Infernal, Pruflas is depicted as a man with the head of an owl. But for some reason, his illustration depicts Purson rather than Pruflas (Purson is described as a lion-headed man riding a bear, also being associated with trumpets). Perhaps this was either some sort of error, or De Plancy and/or Le Breton considered Pruflas and Purson to be the same daemon, even though this is not stated anywhere in the Dictionnaire Infernal.

In the Livre Des Esperitz, Pruflas's appearance is not described. In the Liber Officiorum Spirituum, he is said to appear as a spark of fire. In the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, he is said to appear with the body of a fiery flame and the head of a nighthawk or nightjar (described as "nycticoraci" in the original Latin version).

The term "nycticoraci" or "nycticorax" is translated to "night raven" in English. This term likely originates from Leviticus 11:16 of the Bible, which regards the "night raven" as any bird of ill omen. The specific birds regarded as night ravens mentioned in Leviticus 11 are; Eagles, vultures, black vultures, red kites, black kites, ravens, horned owls, screech owls, gulls, hawks, little owls, cormorants, great owls, white owls, desert owls, ospreys, storks, herons, hoopoes, and bats (even though bats aren't birds lol).

Later, the term "nycticorax" was used to name a specific genus of night herons. It was specifically also used to refer to the best known species, the black-crowned night heron. Given that the term "night raven" can refer to any bird of ill omen in Christianity, this may explain why daemons such as Stolas, Andras, and Aamon are depicted as either being owl-headed or taking on the appearance of an owl.

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Buer (also called Gemer) is a daemon that appears in the Livre Des Esperitz, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Ars Goetia, and the Dictionnaire Infernal.

In the Dictionnaire Infernal, Buer is depicted as appearing in the form of a star or five-pointed wheel. Le Breton's illustration depicts him as a disembodied lion's head with five goat legs, giving him the ability to "walk" or roll in all directions. This is a historically inaccurate depiction of how Buer appears, because he isn't depicted as a quintuple-goat-legged lion head in any of his grimoire appearances whatsoever.

In the Livre Des Esperitz, Buer's appearance is not described. In the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, he is said to appear in the form of a star. In the Ars Goetia, he is said to appear in the form of a "sagittary" or centaur, specifically when the Sun is in Sagittarius.

Buer is likely a demonisation of Chiron, a superlative centaur from Greek mythology who specialised in healing, medicine, and astrology; Which explains Buer's similar functions and the account of him appearing in the form of a "sagittary" in the Ars Goetia.

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Barbatos (also called Barbates, Barbares, Barbais, Barbas, and Barbarus) is a daemon that appears in the Livre Des Esperitz, Munich Manual Of Demonic Magic, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Ars Goetia, and the Dictionnaire Infernal.

In his Dictionnaire Infernal illustration, Barbatos is depicted as a bearded hunter wielding a hunting rifle, and he is said to inhabit the forests. In his grimoire entry, he is alternatively said to appear as an archer. He is also compared to Robin Of The Woods (a.k.a. Robin Hood) and Jack In The Green.

In the Livre Des Esperitz, Barbatos's appearance is not described. In the Munich Manual Of Demonic Magic, he is said to appear as a forest archer who is accompanied by four kings carrying trumpets. In the Liber Officiorum Spirituum, he is said to appear in the form of a shouter, forest man, or wild archer. Alternatively, he is also said to appear as a centaur or "sagittary" that is described as being "half-man and half-beast". In the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, he is said to appear in the form of a woodland archer. In the Ars Goetia, he is said to appear in the form of a "sagittary" or centaur, specifically when the Sun is in Sagittarius; Similarly to Buer.

While his form described in the Ars Goetia is said to be a mistranslation, it's not technically an inaccurate depiction. He appears as a centaur in the Liber Officiorum Spirituum, after all. His depiction as a forest man isn't too inaccurate either, given that Barbatos is possibly tied to the mythical figure Woodwose originating in medieval Europe, and functions similarly.

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Gaap (also called Tap, Goap, Coap, Taob, Ducay, and Balath) is a daemon that appears in the Livre Des Esperitz, Munich Manual Of Demonic Magic, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Ars Goetia, and the Dictionnaire Infernal.

In the Dictionnaire Infernal, Gaap is said to appear at noon in human form. But in his illustration, he is depicted as a devil-like figure, or more plausibly, as a man riding upon the shoulders of a devil-like figure. Many people have interpreted this illustration as the demon figure being Gaap himself. But given his Dictionnaire Infernal entry, it's probably more likely that Gaap is the human mounted on the shoulders of the demon-like figure.

In the Livre Des Esperitz, Gaap's appearance is said to appear "very benignly". In the Munich Manual Of Demonic Magic, he is said to appear as a healer that assumes human form, and is also regarded as a doctor. In the Liber Officiorum Spirituum, he is said to appear as a misshapen image. In the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, he is said to appear in a "meridional sign". In the Ars Goetia, he is said to appear in human form when the Sun is in the Southern signs.

As previously stated, it's likely that many people have interpreted Gaap's illustration as him being depicted as the devil-like figure, instead of the man that is mounted on him. Looking at his other grimoire appearances, it's likely that the illustration was meant to depict Gaap as taking the form of a human mounted on the shoulders of a devil-like being.

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Beleth (also called Bileth, Bilet, and Byleth) is a daemon that appears in the Liber Officiorum Spirituum, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Ars Goetia, and the Dictionnaire Infernal.

In the Dictionnaire Infernal, she is said to appear as a "terrible" king riding a white horse, preceded by cats blowing horns and trumpets. However, her illustration seems to depict her as cat-headed person playing a horn, surrounded by dancing mice. Perhaps this illustration was meant to depict one of the horn-blowing cats that precede Beleth? I'm not sure.

In the Liber Officiorum Spirituum, Beleth's appearance is not described. In the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, she is said to appear furiously, riding upon a pale horse; The sounding of trumpets and the playing of all sorts of other musical instruments are heard before her. In the Ars Goetia, she appears pretty much in the same way as described within the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum.

It's also just my personal UPG that Beleth is a girl lol, as I believe she likely originated from the Mesopotamian goddess Belet-ili. As far as I know, I don't think Beleth is depicted as a woman in any of her grimoire appearances. Her Dictionnaire Infernal entry and illustration don't seem to align either, so it's likely that the trumpet-blowing cat drawing was meant to depict the cats that precede Beleth, rather than Beleth herself.

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These are just a handful of the inaccurate depictions of the Daemonic Divine and other spirits within the Dictionnaire Infernal. If I were to delve into all of them in great detail, this post would be far too long... So I'm gonna end it there lol.

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In conclusion, I personally don't advise going to the Dictionnaire Infernal as your sole source of research on daemons; Especially if you're a daemonolatrist. I'd instead recommend looking at their other grimoire appearances, especially the earlier ones. The grimoires I recommend looking into are:

Livre Des Esperitz

Fasciculus Rerum Geomanticarum

Liber Officiorum Spirituum

Pseudomonarchia Daemonum

Ars Goetia

I hope you find this post helpful! And as always, I wish you well on your spiritual path. Also, a big thanks to my friend @sortiarus-de--naturas--daemonum for helping me out with this post! I could not have written this without her. 💜

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❀༻ Ave Satanas ༺❀

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Please keep in mind that I am neurodivergent and mentally ill, and this significantly affects my ability to function. There may be long gaps in between posts and I won't be persistently active here all the time. I try to post as much as I can though!

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🖤 ~ Ave Satanas ~ 🖤