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The Book of ceremonial Magic

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if the operator would be satisfied with him. Sustugriel teaches magical art; he gives<br />

familiar spirits for all things that can be desired, and furnishes mandragores.<br />

Agalierept and Tarihimal govern Elelogap, whose power is over water. <strong>The</strong> two Nebirots<br />

rule Hael and Sergulath. Hael instructs in the art <strong>of</strong> writing all kinds <strong>of</strong> letters, gives an<br />

immediate power <strong>of</strong> speaking all kinds <strong>of</strong> tongues and explains the most secret things.<br />

Sergulath furnishes every manner <strong>of</strong> speculation, teaches tactics and the breaking <strong>of</strong><br />

hostile ranks. <strong>The</strong>y have eight powerful inferiors. 1. Proculo, who gives sleep for twentyfour<br />

hours, with knowledge <strong>of</strong> the spheres <strong>of</strong> sleep. 2. Haristum, who gives the power <strong>of</strong><br />

passing unsinged through the fire. 3. Brulefer, who makes one loved by women. 4.<br />

Pentagonony, who renders invisible and also beloved by great lords. 5. Aglasis, who<br />

transports through the whole world. 6. Sidrargrosam, who makes girls dance stark naked,<br />

7. Minoson, who insures winning in all games. 8. Bucon, who has the power to excite<br />

hatred and jealousy between the two sexes.<br />

Footnotes<br />

186:1 <strong>The</strong> attribution is somewhat confused; the ruby is a solar stone, but Albertus<br />

Parvus attributes the emerald to the Moon, which would establish its connection with<br />

evocation.<br />

186:2 <strong>The</strong> Hierarchy according to Wierus is at variance with both the Rituals, and may be<br />

worth quoting on account <strong>of</strong> its curious details:--<br />

PRINCES AND GRAND DIGNITARIES.--Beelzebuth, Supreme Chief <strong>of</strong> the Infernal<br />

Empire, founder <strong>of</strong> the Order <strong>of</strong> the Fly. Satan, Leader <strong>of</strong> the Opposition. Euronymous,<br />

Prince <strong>of</strong> Death, Grand Cross <strong>of</strong> the Order <strong>of</strong> the Fly. Moloch, Prince <strong>of</strong> the Land <strong>of</strong><br />

Tears, Grand Cross <strong>of</strong> the Order. Pluto, Prince <strong>of</strong> Fire. Leonard, Grand Master <strong>of</strong><br />

Sabbaths, Knight <strong>of</strong> the Fly. Baalberith, Minister <strong>of</strong> Treaties. Proserpine, Arch-she-devil,<br />

Sovereign Princess <strong>of</strong> Mischievous Spirits. MINISTERS.--Adramelek, Lord High<br />

Chancellor, Grand Cross <strong>of</strong> the Order <strong>of</strong> the Fly. Astaroth, Grand Treasurer. Nergal,<br />

Chief <strong>of</strong> the Secret Police. Baal, p. 187 Commander-in-Chief <strong>of</strong> the Infernal Armies, Grand<br />

Cross <strong>of</strong> the Order <strong>of</strong> the Fly. AMBASSADORS.--Belphgor in France, Mammon in<br />

England, Belial in Turkey, Rimmon in Russia, Thamus in Spain, Hutgin in Italy, Martinet<br />

in Switzerland. JUDGES.--Lucifer, Lord Chief Justice. Alastor, Commissioner <strong>of</strong> Public<br />

Works. ROYAL HOUSEHOLD.--Verdelet, Master <strong>of</strong> Ceremonies. Succor Benoth, Chief<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Eunuchs. Chamos, Lord High Chamberlain, Knight <strong>of</strong> the Fly. Melcom, Paymaster.<br />

Misroch, Grand Steward. Behemoth, Grand Cup-Bearer. Dagon, Grand Pantler. Mullin,<br />

First Gentleman <strong>of</strong> the Bedchamber. MASTERS OF THE REVELS.--Kobal, Stage<br />

Manager. Asmodeus, Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Casinos. Nybbas, Chief Mimic. Antichrist,<br />

juggler and Mimic.<br />

187:1 Baal is the first Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Lemegeton, and a King ruling in the East.

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