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Aka : Ashtaroth, Astaroth
Element/sin : Goddess of lust, seduction; Demon of vanity and sloth; Sun/Moon
Shape : ugly angel, riding on a dragon and holding a viper in his left hand
Rank : Prince of Thrones; Lord Treasurer of Hell; Prince of accusers and inquisitors; Head of the 8th Order of Hell who commands forty legions
Origin : a Canaanite fertility goddess named Astarté or Ishtar
Magic : one of the 72 spirits of Solomon. He resides in the Occident (America), and has to be invoked on Wednesdays between the tenth and the eleventh hours of the night. He answers questions concerning the past and the future, procures the friendship of the great lords, and teach the liberal arts and most sciences. One can protect from the infernal stench emanating from him by holding a magic ring.
Association :
Source : The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King; Grimoire of The Pope Honorius; Agrippa; Johann Wier’s Pseudomanarchia Daemonum; Barrett
Quote :
"He is a Mighty, Strong Duke, and appeareth in the Form of an hurtful Angel riding on an Infernal Beast like a Dragon, and carrying in his right hand a Viper. Thou must in no wise let him approach too near unto thee, lest he do thee damage by his Noisome Breath. Wherefore the Magician must hold the Magical Ring near his face, and that will defend him. He giveth true answers of things Past, Present, and to Come, and can discover all Secrets. He will declare wittingly how the Spirits fell, if desired, and the reason of his own fall. He can make men wonderfully knowing in all Liberal Sciences. He ruleth 40 Legions of Spirits."
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