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The Goetia
The Goetia (1904), PDF p. 43
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he and other Spirits fell, He destroyeth and burneth up those who be the
Enemies of the Exorcist should he so desire it; also he will not suffer him
to be tempted by any other Spirit or otherwise. He governeth 36 Legions
of Spirits, and his Seal is this, to be worn as a Lamen, etc.
(65.) ANDREALPHUS.—The Sixty-fifth Spirit is Andrealphus. He is a
Mighty Marquis, appearing at first in the form of a Peacock, with great
Noises. But after a time he putteth on Human shape. He can teach Geo-
metry perfectly. He maketh Men very subtle therein; and in all Things
pertaining unto Mensuration or Astronomy. He can transform a Man into
the Likeness of a Bird. He governeth 30 Legions of Infernal Spirits, and
his Seal is this, etc.
(66.) Cimeyes, or Cimeres, or Kimaris.—The Sixty-sixth Spirit is
Cimejes, or Cimeies, or Kimaris. He is a Marquis, Mighty, Great, Strong
and Powerful, appearing like a Valiant Warrior riding upon a goodly Black
Horse. He ruleth over all Spirits in the parts of Africa. Huis Office is to
teach perfectly Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric, and to discover things Lost or
Hidden, and Treasures. He governeth 20 Legions of Infernals; and his
Seal is this, etc.
(67.) Ampusias, or AMpUKIAS.—
The Sixty-seventh Spirit is Amdusias,
or Amdukias. He is a Duke Great and Strong, appearing at first like a
Unicorn, but at the request of the Exorcist he standeth before him in Human
Shape, causing Trumpets, and all manner of Musical Instruments to be heard,
but not soon or immediately. Also he can cause Trees to bend and incline
according to the Exorcist’s Will. He giveth Excellent Familiars. He
governeth 29 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, etc.
(68.) BetiaL.—The Sixty-eighth Spirit is Belial. He is a Mighty and
a Powerful King, and was created next after Lucirer. He appeareth in the
Form of Two Beautiful Angels sitting in a Chariot of Fire. He speaketh
with a Comely Voice, and declareth that he fell first from among the worthier
sort, that were before Michael, and other Heavenly Angels. His Office is
to distribute Presentations and Senatorships, etc., and to cause favour of
Friends and of Foes. He giveth excellent Familiars, and governeth 807
Legions of Spirits. Note well that this King Belial must have Offerings,
Sacrifices and Gifts presented unto him by the Exorcist, or else he will not
* Perhaps an error for 30.—TRANS. The actual number is 50; at least it was in 1898.—ED.
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