Demonology, Fallen Angels, and the Philosophy of Good and Evil
The Goetia is the first book of the 17th century grimoire, The Lesser Key of Solomon, which was translated into English by SL MacGregor Mathers in 1904 and later used extensively by Aleister Crowley. The Goetia provides a catalog of 72 demons that can be summoned to do one’s bidding. Read articles about the Goetia below.
Aguares, the 2nd spirit, is a duke who appears as a man riding a crocodile.
Aim, the 23rd spirit, is a duke who appears as a handsome man with three heads.
Alocer, the 52nd spirit, is a great duke who appears as a soldier riding a horse.
Amduscias, the 67th spirit, is a great duke. His true form is as a unicorn, but appears as human form when summoned.
Amon, the 70th spirit, can appear in the form of a wolf with a serpent’s tail and vomiting flames.
Amy, the 58th spirit, is a President and appears in the form of flaming fire.
Andras, the 63rd spirit, is a great Marquis and has the body of an angel and the head of an owl.
Andrealphus, the 65th spirit, is a Mighty Marquis, appearing at first in the form of a Peacock with great noises.
Andromalius, the 72nd spirit, is an Earl who appears in the form of a man holding a great serpent in his hand.
Asmodeus, also known as Ashmadia, most likely originated from the Persian Aeshma-deva (“demon of wrath”).
Astaroth, the 29th spirit, is a duke who appears as angel riding a dragon and holding a viper in his left hand.
Bael, the first spirit, is a king who appears in various shapes – such as a cat, toad, man or all these forms at once.
