Goetic demon Nº 37 of 72
Phenex
Marquis · 20 legions · Moon ☽
How Phenex appears
The bird phoenix, with the voice of a child, singing many sweet notes, which the magician must ignore. Then he is bidden to take human shape.
What Phenex does
- Teaches all wonderful sciences; an excellent poet; very obedient. Hoped to return to Heaven after 1,200 years but was deceived.
The original text
The Thirty-Seventh Spirit is Phenex (or Pheynix). He is a great Marquis, and appeareth like the Bird Phœnix, having the Voice of a Child. He singeth many sweet notes before the Exorcist, which he must not regard, but by-and-by he must bid him put on Human Shape. Then he will speak marvellously of all wonderful Sciences if required. He is a Poet, good and excellent. And he will be willing to perform thy requests. He hath hopes also to return to the Seventh Throne after 1,200 years more, as he said unto Solomon. He governeth 20 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, which wear thou, etc.
The Goetia, Mathers & Crowley (1904), entry 37, as reprinted by de Laurence (1916). Public domain.
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