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.) Marpas.—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 isa 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. Huis 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 Magi-
cian 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.) Barsatos.—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 Enchant-
ments 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 con-
ciliateth 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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