The Book of ceremonial Magic
The Book of ceremonial Magic
The Book of ceremonial Magic
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VIII. BARBATOS, a great count and duke, who appears when the sun is in Sagittarius<br />
with four noble kings and three companies <strong>of</strong> troops; he gives instruction in all the<br />
sciences, reveals treasures concealed by enchantment, knows the past and future,<br />
reconciles friends and those in power, and is <strong>of</strong> the Order <strong>of</strong> the Virtues. 3<br />
THE SEAL OF PAIMON<br />
IX. PAIMON, a great king, very obedient to Lucifer. 4 He appears like a crowned man<br />
seated on a dromedary, preceded by all manner <strong>of</strong> musicians. He speaks with a roaring<br />
voice, teaches all arts, sciences and secrets, gives and confirms dignities, makes men<br />
subject to the will <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Magic</strong>ian, provides good familiars. He is observed towards the<br />
North-West, and is <strong>of</strong> the Order <strong>of</strong> Dominions. 5<br />
Footnotes<br />
196:1 <strong>The</strong> cat is the traditional domestic favourite, not only <strong>of</strong> those who diabolise, but <strong>of</strong><br />
the diabolical world itself, which shews that after all there is a strong link with humanity<br />
in the cohorts <strong>of</strong> Lucifer. <strong>The</strong> reader will remember that the cat falls on its feet, not by<br />
natural good luck, but by the special dispensation <strong>of</strong> Mohammed, and that the favourite<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Prophet is in Paradise, no doubt on the best terms with the dog <strong>of</strong> the Seven<br />
Sleepers.<br />
196:2 Another codex says that he manifests with three beads-the first like a toad, the<br />
second like a man and the third like a cat.<br />
196:3 According to the Vocabulaire Infernal, the special province <strong>of</strong> Agares is to put to<br />
flight the enemies <strong>of</strong> those whom he protects.<br />
196:4 That is, he belonged to this choir during the first estate <strong>of</strong> the Fallen Angels.<br />
197:1 This may account for his invocation, especially in Ceremonial Crystallomancy, by<br />
the putative adepts <strong>of</strong> White <strong>Magic</strong>--as the most dubious <strong>of</strong> all arts is called in the scorn<br />
<strong>of</strong> its pr<strong>of</strong>essors.<br />
197:2 According to Wierus, he summons into the presence <strong>of</strong> the exorcist the souls <strong>of</strong><br />
drowned men and <strong>of</strong> those detained in Purgatory, called magically Cartagra--that is, the<br />
affliction <strong>of</strong> souls. <strong>The</strong>y assume an aërial body, are visible to sight and reply to questions.<br />
Another version says that Gamygyn tarries with the exorcist till he has accomplished his<br />
desires.<br />
197:3 Or Barbas.