Abramelin the Mage: Oriens, Paymon, Ariton, and Amaymon
Oriens: These four names of Oriens, Paimon, Ariton and Amaymon,are usually
allotted to the Evil Kings of the four quarters of the World. Oriens, from Latin, Oriens, =
rising or Eastern. This name is also written Uriens, from Latin, Uro, = to burn, or devour
with flame. It is probably from Uriens that a mediaeval title of the Devil, viz., "Sir Urien", is derived. The Name is also sometimes written "Urieus," from Latin, "Urios", a title given to Jupiter as presiding over the Wind. Urieus is also derivable from the Greek Adj. "Eurus,
Eureia, Euru," meaning vast or extensive. By the Rabbins he is also called SMAL, Samael,
which is derived from the Hebrew root SML, which means "a figure, image, or idol". It is a
name given in the Qabalah to one of the Chief Evil Spirits. Servants of Oriens.
Paimon: Is also frequently written "Paymon", and sometimes "Paimonia". Probably
from Hebrew, POMN, = a tinkling sound or small bell. This is again derived from the
Hebrew root POM, = to agitate, impel, or strike forward. The word POMN is employed in
Exodus 28, 34; 28, 33; and 39, 25. Paimon is also called by the Rabbins by the title of
OZAZL, Azazel, which is a name used in Leviticus with reference to the Scape-Goat. Its
derivation is from OZ, = a Goat; and AZL, = to go away. It has frequently been warmly
discussed whether the word in question means simply the Scape-Goat, or whether it signifies
a Demon to whom that animal was dedicated. But in Rabbinic Demonology it is always used
to mean one of the Chief Demons. Servants of Paymon.
Ariton: It is also often called "Egyn," or "Egin". This name may be derived from the
Hebrew root ORH, = to lay bare, to make naked. It may also be derived from the Greek
word Arhreton, = secret, or mysterious, in any sense good or bad. Egin, may be derivable
from Hebrew, OGN, = to delay, hinder, or retard. There may also be a connection with the
Greek Aix, Aigos, = a Goat. This Spirit is also called by the Rabbins OZAL, Azael, from the
root OZ, which means both a Goat, and also vigour, vehemence of force; thus having partly
the same root as "Azazel". Servants of Ariton.
Amaimon: Also written frequently "Amaymon"; perhaps from the Greek word
Maimon, present participle of Maimao; and A as an enforcing particle; hence Amaimon
would mean "terrible violence and vehemence". This Spirit is also called by the Rabbins
MHZAL, Mahazael, perhaps from the root MZ, = to consume, or devour. Amaymon is
spoken of in the various mediaeval Magical works as being a very potent Spirit, and the use
of a ring, with Magical characters to hold before the mouth while conversing with him, is
recommended as a protection against his deadly, fiery, and poisonous breath. Servants of Amaymon.
Servants of Oriens, Paymon, Ariton, and Amaymon (in alphabetical order)
- Acuar: From Hebrew, AKR, = a tiller of the earth.
- Adon: From Hebrew. Lord.
- Afarorp: Perhaps Hebrew. Breaking, rending.
- Aherom: Hebrew. Separation, from chrm.
- Alagas: Perhaps Greek. Wandering.
- Alluph: From Hebrew, ALVP, = a Leader, a Duke; also a Bull, from his leading the herd.
- Alpas: Probably Greek. Yielding.
- Apolhun: From Greek, Apolluon, Apollyon, = the Destroyer.
- Asmiel: From Hebrew. Storing up.
- Asperim: Perhaps from Latin, “Aspera", = Rude, Rigorous, Perilous, Dangerous.
- Astrega: Perhaps Coptic. Expeditious.
- Asturel: From Hebrew. Bearing authority.
- Atloton: Greek. Insufferable.
- Badad: From Hebrew, BDD, = solitary.
- Balalos: Perhaps Greek, from ballo, to throw.
- Chuschi: From Hebrew. Silent.
- Coelen: From Latin. Heavens.
- Darascon: Perhaps Celtic. Turbulent,
- Deccal: From Hebrew, DChL, = to fear.
- Ekalike: Perhaps Greek. At rest, or quiet.
- Ekdulon: Probably from Greek, Ekduo, = to despoil.
- Elmis: From Coptic. Flying.
- Elzegan: Perhaps Hebrew = Turning aside.
- Emphastison: From Greek. Image, Representation.
- Enaia: Perhaps from Hebrew, ONIH, = Poor, aZicted.
- Erenutes: Perhaps Greek. Receiving.
- Ethanim: From Hebrew. An Ass; a furnace.
- Geloma: Hebrew, glm, and Latin, glo.mus. Wrapped, or wound together.
- Gerevil: From Hebrew. Divining Lot, Sortflege.
- Gorilon: From Coptic. Axe; Cleaving either to, or asunder; Bones.
- Gosegas: Probably Hebrew and Chaldaic. Shaking strongly.
- Habhi: From Chaidee, ChBA, or Hebrew, ChBH, = Hidden.
- Haril: Hebrew. Thorny.
- Hosen: From Chaldaic, CHVSN, chosen, = Strong, Vigorous, Powerful.
- Iaresin: From Hebrew. Possessing.
- Igarak: Perhaps Celtic, from carac. Terrible.
- Igilon: Perhaps Greek. After the fashion of eikelos.
- Igis: Perhaps from Greek hiko, root of hikneomai. Coming.
- Ilagas: Greek. Obtaining ; having obtained.
- Imink: Perhaps From Coptic. Devouring.
- Iogion: Perhaps Greek. Noise of battle.
- Ipakol: Hebrew. Breathing forth
- Iparkas: Probably from Greek, Hipparches, = a commander of cavalry, or leader of horse.
- Irminon: From Greek. Supporting.
- Irroron: Latin. Sprinkling with dew.
- Isekel: Hebrew. Anointing, or Anointed.
- Kadolon: Perhaps Greek. A small vase, or urn.
- Katini: From Hebrew, KThN, = a tunic, whence the Greek word CHITON.
- Kelen: Greek. Going swiftly, as in a race.
- Kiijk: Hebrew. Wrinkled with age.
- Lagasuf: Perhaps Hebrew. In paleness, pining away.
- Lirion: From Greek. A lily.
- Lomiol: Perhaps From Hebrew. Binding, Bitter.
- Losimon: Perhaps Coptic. Understanding of restriction.
- Malutens: Perhaps from Hebrew, MOL, = to lie, or deceive, or prevaricate.
- Mantiens: From Latin, Mantiens, and Greek, Manteia, Prophesying, Divining.
- Melamud: From Hebrew, MLMD, = stimulus to exertion.
- Melhaer: Perhaps from Hebrew, ML, to cut oV, or divide, and ChR, whiteness, purity.
- Melna: Perhaps from Hebrew, LN, to abide or rest.
- Mermo: From Coptic, Mer, Across, and Moou, Water, Across Water.
- Metafel: Hebrew. To fasten.
- Molin: Hebrew. Abiding in a place.
- Morel: Perhaps from Hebrew, MRH, = to rebel.
- Morilen: Perhaps Greek. Foolish speaking.
- Moschel: From Hebrew, MVSh, = to move oneself about.
- Mulach: Probably the same as “Moloch,” from Hebrew,MLK, to rule.
- Nagid: From Hebrew. A Leader.
- Najin: Hebrew. Propagating.
- Nercamay: Perhaps from Hebrew, NOR, = a boy, and ChMH a companion.
- Nilen: Perhaps from Nilus, Latin, or Neilos, Greek, = the River Nile.
- Nogar: From Hebrew. Flowing.
- Nogen: Hebrew. To strike a musical instrument.
- Nuditon: Apparently from the Latin, Nuditas, = nakedness, derived in its turn from Nudatus.
- Nuthon: Perhaps From Coptic, Godlike; or From Greek, piercing.
- Obedama: From Hebrew,OBD, = a servant. AMA = mother. But AMH = a maid-servant, whence Obedama should signify a womanservant.
- Ogilen: From Hebrew. Round, Wheel.
- Oroia: Probably Greek. Returning in due season.
- Pachid: From Hebrew. Fear.
- Paraseh: From Chaldaic. Divided.
- Pareht: From Hebrew. Fruit.
- Parek: From Hebrew. Roughness, Savage.
- Parmatus: From Greek and Latin. Shield-bearing.
- Parusur: Perhaps Greek. Present to assist.
- Patid: From Hebrew. Topaz.
- Pereuch: Perhaps from Greek, Per and Euche, = concerning prayer, or given unto prayer.
- Platien: Greek. Flat, broad.
- Plegit: Perhaps From Greek. Smiting, Smitten.
- Plirok: Perhaps From Coptic. Burning up.
- Poter: From Greek, Poter, = a drinking cup, or vase.
- Promakos: Greek. A fighter in the front of a conflict.
- Proxosos: Perhaps from Greek, Prox, Proxokos, = a Kid.
- Rachiar: From Greek. Sea breaking on rocks.
- Ragaras: Perhaps Coptic. To incline, or bow the head.
- Ramaratz: Hebrew. Raised ground, or earth.
- Remoron: Latin. Hindering, staying.
- Romages: Perhaps Hebrew. To throw and to touch.
- Ruach: From Hebrew, RVCh = Spirit.
- Sachiel: Is a name frequently given in Magical works to an Angel of the Planet Jupiter. SKK = to cover or protect, but SChH = to trample down.
- Saraph: From Hebrew, ShRP, = to burn, or devour with fire.
- Schabuach: From Arabic = to calm or assuage.
- Sched: From Hebrew, ShDD, the Hebrew name for a devastating demon. But the Hebrew root ShD implies the same idea as the English words “To Shed” ; and signifies a female breast.
- Soterion: Greek. Saving, Delivering.
- Tagnon: Perhaps From Greek. Heating.
- Tarados: Perhaps Coptic. Dispersion.
- Tasma: From Hebrew and Chaldaic. Weak.
- Tirana: Perhaps from Hebrew, ThRN, = the Mast of a Ship, also an Apple Tree.
- Torfora: From Hebrew, THOR,= a small knife, or lancet.
- Traci: From Greek, Trachus, etc., = harsh, rude.
- Trapis: From Greek. Turning.
- Tulot: Chaldaic. Triple.
- Zaragil: Perhaps Hebrew. Scattering.
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