Goetic demon Nº 46 of 72
Bifrons
Earl · 6 legions · Mars ♂
How Bifrons appears
A monster at first, then the shape of a man on command.
What Bifrons does
- Teaches sciences and arts, the virtues of gems, woods and herbs; moves corpses from grave to grave, placing magic lights like candles upon them.
The original text
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 6 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which he will own and submit unto, etc.
The Goetia, Mathers & Crowley (1904), entry 46, as reprinted by de Laurence (1916). Public domain.
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