Goetic demon Nº 29 of 72
Astaroth
Duke · 40 legions · Venus ♀
How Astaroth appears
A hurtful angel riding an infernal beast like a dragon, holding a viper in his right hand. His breath is noisome, so the magician keeps him at a distance and holds the magical ring near his own face.
What Astaroth does
- Teaches mathematical sciences and handicrafts; makes men invisible and leads them to hidden treasures; answers every question; grants power over serpents.
The original text
The Twenty-ninth Spirit is Astaroth. 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. His Seal is this, which wear thou as a Lamen before thee, or else he will not appear nor yet obey thee, etc.
The Goetia, Mathers & Crowley (1904), entry 29, as reprinted by de Laurence (1916). Public domain.
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