Until that point when I've evoked and had the time to study each of the spirits, those spirits whom I have given such attention will have their descriptions
augmented by information and images from other sources, as well as graphically redrawn sigils. Because I'm first attempting to evoke each of the Earls, facsimilies
of their sigils have been added to their entries as well, though each other spirit is explained only by the textual description given in Ars Goetia.
"The Seals of the 72 Kings are to be made in Metals. The Chief Kings’ in Sol (Gold); Marquis’ in Luna (Silver); Dukes’ in Venus (Copper);
Prelacies’ in Jupiter (Tin); Knights’ in Saturn (Lead); Presidents’ in Mercury (Mercury); Earls’ in Venus (Copper), and Luna (Silver), alike equal, etc.
[...] Marquises may be bound from 3 in the afternoon till 9 at Night, and from 9 at Night till Sunrise; Dukes may be bound from Sunrise till Noonday in Clear Weather;
Prelates may be bound any hour of the Day; Knights may from Dawning of Day till Sunrise, or from 4 o’clock till Sunset; Presidents may be bound at any time, excepting
Twilight, at Night, unless the King whom they are under be Invocated; and Counties or Earls any hour of the Day, so it be in Woods, or in any other places whither men
resort not, or where no noise is, etc."
These be the 72 Mighty Kings and Princes which King Solomon Commanded into a Vessel of Brass, together with their Legions. Of whom Belial,
Bileth, Asmoday, and Gaap, were Chief. And it is to be noted that Solomon did this because of
their pride, for he never declared other reason why he thus bound them. And when he had thus bound them up and sealed the Vessel, he by Divine Power did chase them
all into a deep Lake or Hole in Babylon. And they of Babylon, wondering to see such a thing, they did then go wholly into the Lake, to break the Vessel open,
expecting to find great store of Treasure therein. But when they had broken it open, out flew the Chief Spirits immediately, with their Legions
following them; and they were all restored to their former places except Belial, who entered into a certain Image, and thence gave answers unto
those who did offer Sacrifices unto him, and did worship the Image as their God, etc.
The Only Knight
(Knights’ in Saturn [Lead];
Knights may [be bound] from Dawning of Day till Sunrise, or from 4 o’clock till Sunset)
Furcas.—
Illustration of Furcas by Louis Le Breton for the 6th ed. of the Dictionnaire Infernal
Pseudomonarchia Dæmonum [1563]: Furcas is a knight and commeth foorth in the similitude of a cruell man, with a long beard and a hoarie head, he sitteth on a pale horsse, carrieng in his hand
a sharpe weapon [dart or spear], he perfectlie teacheth practike philosophie, rhetorike, logike, astronomie, chiromancie, pyromancie, and their parts: there obeie him
twentie legions.
Goetia, Lemegeton [1657]: The Fiftieth Spirit is Furcas. He is a Knight, and appeareth in the Form of a Cruel Old Man with a long Beard and a hoary Head, riding upon a pale-coloured Horse,
with a Sharp Weapon in his hand. His Office is to teach the Arts of Philosophy, Astrology, Rhetoric, Logic, Cheiromancy, and Pyromancy, in all their parts, and
perfectly. He hath under his Power 20 Legions of Spirits. His Seal, or Mark, is thus made and is used to be worn as a Lamen before him who calleth him forth,
or else he will not do thee homage.
Dictionnaire Infernal [1863]: Forcas, Forras or Furcas, Knight, Grand President of Hell, he appears as a vigorous man, with a long beard and white hair and is mounted on a big horse and holds a
sharp dart. He knows the virtues of herbs and precious stones; he teaches logic, aesthetics, palmistry, pyromancy and rhetoric. He makes the man invisible, clever and
good talker. He makes finding lost things, he discovers treasure, and he has under him twenty-nine legions of demon.
Liber 777 [1955]
Table V
CLXX Egyptian Names of Succedent Decans
Sitlacer
CLXIX Egyptian Gods of Zodiac (Succedent Decans)
Perseus
CLXIV Magical Images of Col. CLXIII by Night
Cruel ancient, with long white hair and beard, rides a pale horse, with sharp weapons
The Ten Earls
(Earls’ in Venus [Copper];
Counties or Earls any hour of the Day, so it be in Woods, or in any other places whither men resort not, or where no noise is, etc.)
The Seveteenth Spirit is Botis, a Great President, and an Earl.
He appeareth at the first show in the form of an ugly Viper, then at the command of the Magician he putteth on Human shape with Great Teeth, and two Horns,
carrying a bright and sharp Sword in his hand.
He telleth all things Past, and to Come, and reconcileth Friends and Foes.
He ruleth over 60 Legions of Spirits, and this is his Seal or Character which is used to be worn as a Lamen before him who calleth him forth, or else he will not
do thee homage.
He appeareth like a great Bull with a Man’s face. His office is to make Men very knowing in Astronomy, and all other Liberal Sciences; also he can give good
Familiars, and wise, knowing the virtues of Herbs and Stones which be precious.
He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, which must be made and worn as a Lamen before him who calleth him forth, or else he will not do thee
homage.
The Twenty-fifth Spirit is Glasya-Labolas. He is a Mighty President and Earl, and showeth himself in the form of a Dog with Wings like a Gryphon.
He teacheth all Arts and Sciences in an instant, and is an Author of Bloodshed and Manslaughter. He teacheth all things Past, and to Come. If desired he
causeth the love both of Friends and of Foes. He can make a Man to go Invisible.
And he hath under his command 36 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, to be worn as a Lamen before him who calleth him forth, or else he will not do thee
homage.
Illustration of Ronové by Louis Le Breton for the 6th ed. of the Dictionnaire InfernalRonové.—
The Twenty-seventh Spirit is Ronové. He appeareth in the form of a Monster. He teacheth the Art of Rhetoric very well, and giveth Good Servants,
Knowledge of Tongues, and Favours with Friends or Foes. He is a Marquis and Great Earl; and there be under his command 19 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is
this, to be worn as a Lamen before him who calleth him forth, or else he will not do thee homage.
Pseudomonarchia Dæmonum [1563]: Ronove [Roneve] a marquesse and an earle, he is resembled to a monster, he bringeth singular understanding in rhetorike, faithfull
servants, knowledge of toongs, favour of freends and foes; and nineteene legions obeie him.
The Thirty-fourth Spirit is Furfur. He is a Great and Mighty Earl, appearing in the Form of an Hart with a Fiery Tail. He never
speaketh the truth unless he be compelled, or brought up within a triangle D. Being therein, he will take upon himself the Form of an Angel. Being bidden, he
speaketh with a hoarse voice. Also he will wittingly urge Love between Man and Woman. He can raise Lightnings and Thunders, Blasts and Great Tempestuous
Storms. And he giveth True Answers both of Things Secret and Divine, if commanded. He ruleth over 26 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, which must be
made and worn as a Lamen before him who calleth him forth, or else he will not do thee homage.
The Thirty-eighth Spirit is Halphas, or Malthus (or Malthas).
He is a Great Earl, and appeareth in the form of a Stock-Dove.
He speaketh with a hoarse Voice.
His Office is to build up Towers, and to furnish them with Ammunition and Weapons, and to send Men-of-War to places appointed.
He ruleth over 26 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, which must be made and worn as a Lamen before him who calleth him forth, or else he will not do thee
homage.
The Forthieth Spirit is Räum. He is a Great Earl; and appeareth at first in the form of a Crow, but after the Command of the
Exorcist he putteth on Human Shape.
His office is to steal Treasures out King’s Houses, and to carry it whither he is commanded, and to destroy Cities and Dignities of Men, and to tell all things,
Past, and what Is, and what Will Be; and to cause Love between Friends and Foes. He was of the Order of Thrones.
He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is this, which wear thou as aforesaid.
He is a Great King, and an Earl; and appeareth in the Form of a Lion, riding on a Black Horse, and bearing a Viper in his hand.
His Office is to discover Things Hidden, Witches, Wizards, and Things Past, Present and to Come. He at the command of the Exorcist will build Towers, overthrow
Great Stone Walls, and make the Waters rough with Storms.
He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits.
And his Seal is this, which wear thou, as aforesaid, etc.
The Forty-sixth Spirit is called Bifrons, or Bifröus, or Bifrovs. He is an Earl, and appeareth in the form of a Monster; but after a while, at the Command of the
Exorcist, he putteth on the shape of a Man.
His Office is to make one knowing in Astrology, Geometry, and other Arts and Sciences. He teacheth the Virtues of Precious Stones and Woods. He changeth Dead
Bodies, and putteth them in another place; also he lighteth seeming candles upon the Graves of the Dead.
He hath under his Command 60 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which he will own and submit unto, etc.
The Seventy-second spirit in Order is named Andromalius.
He is an Earl, Great and Mighty, appearing in the form of a Man holding a Great Serpent in his Hand.
His Office is to bring back both a Thief, and the Goods which be stolen; and to discover all Wickedness, and Underhand Dealing; and to punish all Thieves and other
Wicked People; and also to discover Treasures that be Hid.
He ruleth over 36 Legions of Spirits.
His Seal is this, the which wear thou as aforesaid, etc.
Dukes
(Dukes’ in Venus [Copper];
Dukes may be bound from Sunrise till Noonday in Clear Weather)
Gremory, or GAMORI.—The Fifty-sixth Spirit is Gremory, or Gamori. He is a Duke Strong and Powerful, and appeareth in the Form of a Beautiful
woman, with a Duchess’s Crown tied about her waist, and riding on a Great Camel. His Office is to tell of all things Past, Present, and to Come; and of Treasures
Hid, and what they lie in; and to procure the Love of Women both Young and Old. He governeth 26 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.
Pseudomonarchia Dæmonum [1563]: Gomory a strong and a mightie duke, he appeareth like a faire woman, with a duchesse crownet about hir midle, riding on a camell, he
answereth well and truelie of things present, past, and to come, and of treasure hid, and where it lieth: he procureth the love of women, especiallie of maids, and hath six and twentie legions.
Princes?
Seere, SEAR or SEIR.—The Seventieth Spirit is Seere, Sea, or Seir. He is a Mighty Prince, and Power-ful, under AMAYMON, King of the East. He
appeareth in the Form of a Beautiful Man, riding upon a Winged Horse. His Office is to go and come; and to bring abun-dance of things to pass on a sudden, and to
carry or re-carry anything whither thou wouldest have it to go, or whence thou wouldest have it from. He can pass over the whole Earth in the twinkling of an Eye.
He giveth a True relation of all sorts of Theft, and of Treasure hid, and of many other things. He is of an indifferent Good Nature, and is willing to do anything
which the Exorcist desireth. And this his Seal is to be worn, etc.
The Book of the Goetia of Solomon the King Translated into the English Tongue by a Dead Hand and adorned with Divers Other Matters Germane Delightful to the Wise the
whole, edited, verified, introduced and commented be Aleister Crowley
Pseudomonarchia Dæmonum - Johann Wier [Translation in Reginald Scot, The Discoverie of Witchcraft (1584)] http://www.esotericarchives.com/solomon/weyer.htm
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