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The Sixth Spirit is Valefor. He is a mighty Duke, and appeareth in the shape of a Lion with an Ass's Head, bellowing. He is a good Familiar, but tempteth them he is a familiar of to steal. He governeth 10 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which is to be worn, whether thou wilt have him for a Familiar, or not.

(Pseudomonarchia Daemonum: Not so much an ass’s head, as either a thief’s head, or a plain lion bellowing. It also makes it clear that Valefar is trying to send you to the gallows.)

Opposing angel: Lelahel. Negative influences: Overweening ambition, acquiring fortune illicitly.

I’ll admit I favor the “just a bellowing lion” view, but I can see how the thief’s head comes into play with Lelahel’s negative influences. Anyway, having what is arguably the best familiar available probably isn’t worth having a familiar who wants to get every conjuror he serves killed! (Is shuttling off a swarm of sinners to perdition Valefor’s idea of ambition?)

Esoteric Mag #2 (1992)

Malaphar