Goetic demon Nº 28 of 72
Berith
Duke · 26 legions · Venus ♀
How Berith appears
A soldier in red riding a red horse, with a crown of gold on his head.
What Berith does
- Tells things past, present and future truly; turns all metals into gold; gives and confirms dignities. A liar when not in the triangle — wear the silver ring toward him as with Beleth.
The original text
The Twenty-eighth Spirit in Order, as Solomon bound them, is named Berith. He is a Mighty, Great, and Terrible Duke. He hath two other Names given unto him by men of later times, viz.: BEALE, or BEAL, and BOFRY or BOLFRY. He appeareth in the Form of a Soldier with Red Clothing, riding upon a Red Horse, and having a Crown of Gold upon his head. He giveth true answers, Past, Present, and to Come. Thou must make use of a Ring in calling him forth, as is before spoken of regarding Beleth. He can turn all metals into Gold. He can give Dignities, and can confirm them unto Man. He speaketh with a very clear and subtle Voice. He governeth 26 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, etc.
The Goetia, Mathers & Crowley (1904), entry 28, as reprinted by de Laurence (1916). Public domain.
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