Goetic demon Nº 30 of 72
Forneus
Marquis · 29 legions · Moon ☽
How Forneus appears
A great sea-monster.
What Forneus does
- Teaches rhetoric and languages; gives men a good name; makes them loved by friends and foes.
The original text
The Thirtieth Spirit is Forneus. He is a Mighty and Great Marquis, and appeareth in the Form of a Great Sea-Monster. He teacheth, and maketh men wonderfully knowing in the Art of Rhetoric. He causeth men to have a Good Name, and to have the knowledge and understanding of Tongues. He maketh one to be beloved of his Foes as well as of his Friends. He governeth 29 Legions of Spirits, partly of the Order of Thrones, and partly of that of Angels. His Seal is this, which wear thou, etc.
The Goetia, Mathers & Crowley (1904), entry 30, as reprinted by de Laurence (1916). Public domain.
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