Goetic demon Nº 39 of 72
Malphas
President · 40 legions · Mercury ☿
How Malphas appears
A crow at first, then human shape at the magician's request. Speaks with a hoarse voice.
What Malphas does
- Builds houses, high towers and strongholds; throws down enemies' buildings; gives good familiars; brings artificers together from all the world. Accepts sacrifice kindly, then deceives.
The original text
The Thirty-ninth Spirit is Malphas. He appeareth at first like a Crow, but after he will put on Human Shape at the request of the Exorcist, and speak with a hoarse Voice. He is a Mighty President and Powerful. He can build Houses and High Towers, and can bring to thy Knowledge Enemies’ Desires and Thoughts, and that which they have done. He giveth Good Familiars. If thou makest a Sacrifice unto him he will receive it kindly and willingly, but he will deceive him that doth it. He governeth 40 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.
The Goetia, Mathers & Crowley (1904), entry 39, as reprinted by de Laurence (1916). Public domain.
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