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