The Book of ceremonial Magic

command of the operator will make a great commotion, like that of running waters; he
also warms waters and tempers baths. 2 He was of the Order of the Powers before his fall.
THE SEAL OF BALAM
THE SEAL OF FURCAS
L. FURCAS, a great duke, appears in the form of a cruel old man, with long beard and
hoary hair. He is seated on a pale horse and has a sharp spear in his hand. He teaches
philosophy, rhetoric, astronomy, logic, chiromancy and pyromancy--perfectly in all their
parts.
LI. BALAM, a terrible and powerful king, appears with three
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heads, the first like that of a bull, the second like that of a man and the third like a ram's.
With the tail of a serpent and eyes flaming fire, he rides upon a furious bear, carrying a
goshawk on his wrist and speaking with a hoarse voice. He gives true answers as to past,
present and future, makes men go invisible, and imparts wit. 1
Footnotes
208:1 The reading of Wierus is preferable, i.e., Temples and Towers. But the reference is
to the edifices of enemies. On his own part, he builds houses and high towers
wonderfully.
208:2 Or Raym.
209:1 He is deceived, says Wierus, and so say other codices.
209:2 Alias, Saburac.
209:3 At the command of the magician (Wierus).