The lesser Key of Solomon, Goetia, the book of evil spirits : $b contains two hundred diagrams and seals for invocation and convocation of spirits, necromancy, witchcraft and black art — John Shaqi
The lesser Key of Solomon, Goetia, the book of evil spirits : $b contains two hundred diagrams and seals for invocation and convocation of spirits, necromancy, witchcraft and black art
Religion
The lesser Key of Solomon, Goetia, the book of evil spirits : $b contains two hundred diagrams and seals for invocation and convocation of spirits, necromancy, witchcraft and black art
Magic; Occultism
(4.) SAMIGINA, or GAMIGIN.—The Fourth Spirit is Samigina, a Great
Marquis. He appeareth in the form of a little Horse or Ass, and then
into Human shape doth he change himself at the request of the Master. He
speaketh with a hoarse voice. He ruleth over 30 Legions of Inferiors. He
teaches all Liberal Sciences, and giveth account of Dead Souls that died
in sin. And his Seal is this, which is to be worn before the Magician
when he is Invocator, etc.
(5.) MARBAS.—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, which is to be worn as aforesaid.
(6.) VALEFOR.—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.
(7.) AMON.—The Seventh Spirit is Amon. He is a Marquis great in power,
and most stern. He appeareth like a Wolf with a Serpent’s tail, vomiting
out of his mouth flames of fire; but at the command of the Magician he
putteth on the shape of a Man with Dog’s teeth beset in a head like a
Raven; or else like a Man with a Raven’s head (simply). He telleth all
things Past and to Come. He procureth feuds and reconcileth
controversies between friends. He governeth 40 Legions of Spirits. His
Seal is this which is to be worn as aforesaid, etc.
(8.) BARBATOS.—The Eighth Spirit is Barbatos. He is a Great Duke, and
appeareth when the Sun is in Sagittary, with four noble Kings and their
companies of great troops. He giveth understanding of the singing of
Birds, and of the Voices of other creatures, such as the barking of
Dogs. He breaketh the Hidden Treasures open that have been laid by the
Enchantments of Magicians. He is of the Order of Virtues, of which some
part he retaineth still; and he knoweth all things Past, and to come,
and conciliateth Friends and those that be in Power. He ruleth over 30
Legions of Spirits. His Seal of Obedience is this, the which wear before
thee as aforesaid.
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