(37.) Phenex -- The Thirty-seventh Spirit is Phenexa (or Pheynix). He is a great Marquis, and appeareth like the Bird Phoenix, 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 marvelously 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.
(38.) Halphas, or Malthus -- The Thirty-eighth Spirit is Halphas, or Malthous (or Malthas). He is a Great Earl, and appeareth in the Form of a Stock-Dove. He speaketh with a hoarse Voice. His Office is to build up Towers, and to furnish them with Ammunition and Weapons, and to send Men-of-War1 to places appointed. He ruleth over 26 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.2
(39.) Malphas -- The Thirty-ninth Spirit is Malphas. He appeareth at first like a Crow, but after he will put on Human Shape at the request of the Exorcist, and speak with a hoarse Voice. He is a Mighty President and Powerful. He can build Houses and High Towers, and can bring to thy Knowledge Enemies' Desires and Thoughts, and that which they have done. He giveth Good Familiars. If thou makest a Sacrifice unto him he will receive it kindly and willingly, but he will deceive him that doth it. He governeth 40 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.
(40.) Räum -- The Fortieth Spirit is Räum. He is a Great Earl; and appeareth at first in the Form of a Crow, but after the Command of the Exorcist he putteth on Human Shape. His office is to steal Treasures out King's Houses, and to carry it whither he is commanded, and to destroy Cities and Dignities of Men, and to tell all things, Past, and what Is, and what Will Be; and to cause Love between Friends and Foes. He was of the Order of Thrones. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is this, which wear thou as aforesaid.
(41.) Focalor -- The Forty-first Spirit is Focalor, or Forcalor, or Furcalor. He is a Mighty Duke and Strong. He appeareth in the Form of a Man with Gryphon's Wings. His office is to slay Men, and to drown them in the Waters, and to overthrow Ships of War, for he hath Power over both Winds and Seas; but he will not hurt any man or thing if he be commanded to the contrary by the Exorcist. He also hath hopes to return to the Seventh Throne after 1,000 years. He governeth 303 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.
(42.) Vepar -- The Forty-second Spirit is Vepar, or Vephar. He is a Duke Great and Strong and appeareth like a Mermaid. His office is to govern the Waters, and to guide Ships laden with Arms, Armour, and Ammunition, etc., thereon.4 And at the request of the Exorcist he can cause the seas to be right stormy and to appear full of ships. Also he maketh men to die in Three Days by Putrefying Wounds or Sores, and causing Worms to breed in them. He governeth 29 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.
(43.) Sabnock -- The Forty-third Spirit, as King Solomon commanded them into the Vessel of Brass, is called Sabnock,b or Savnok. He is a Marquis, Mighty, Great and Strong, appearing in the Form of an Armed Soldier with a Lion's Head, riding on a pale-coloured horse. His office is to build high Towers, Castles and Cities, and to furnish them with Armour, etc. Also he can afflict Men for many days with Wounds and with Sores rotten and full of Worms. He giveth Good Familiars at the request of the Exorcist. He commandeth 50 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is this, etc.
(44.) Shanc -- The Forty-fourth Spirit is Shax, or Shaz (or Shass). He is a Great Marquis and appeareth in the Form of a Stock-Dove, speaking with a voice hoarse, but yet subtle. His Office is to take away the Sight, Hearing, or Understanding of any Man or Woman at the command of the Exorcist; and to steal money out of the houses of Kings, and to carry it [whereso the Exorcist desireth. He hath hopes of returning to the Seventh Throne]d again in 1,200 years. If commanded he will fetch Horses at the request of the Exorcist, or any other thing. But he must first be commended into a Triangle or else he will deceive him, and tell him many Lies. He can discover all things that are Hidden, and not kept by Wicked Spirits. He giveth good Familiars, sometimes. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.
(45.) Viné -- The Forty-fifth Spirit is Viné, or Vinea. He is a Great King, and an Earl; and appeareth in the Form of a Lion,5 riding upon a Black Horse, and bearing a Viper in his hand. His office is to discover Things Hidden, Witches, Wizards, and Things Present, Past, and to Come. He, at the command of the Exorcist will build Towers, overthrow Great Stone Walls, and make the Waters rough with Storms. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, which wear thou, as aforesaid, etc.
(46.) Bifrons -- The Forty-sixth Spirit is called Bifrons, or Bifröus, or Bifrovs. He is an Earl, and appeareth in the Form of a Monster; but after a while, at the Command of the Exorcist, he putteth on the shape of a Man. His Office is to make one knowing in Astrology, Geometry, and other Arts and Sciences. He teacheth the Virtues of Precious Stones and Woods. He changeth Dead Bodies, and putteth them in another place;e also he lighteth seeming Candlesf upon the Graves of the Dead. He hath under his Command 66 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which he will own and submit unto. etc.
(47.) Uvall, Vual, or Voval -- The Forty-seventh Spirit Uvall, or Vual, or Voval. He is a Duke, Great, Mighty, and Strong; and appeareth In the Form of a Mighty Dromedary at the first, but after a while at the Command of the Exorcist he putteth on Human Shape, and speaketh the Egyptian Tongue, but not perfectly.7 His Office is to procure the Love of Women, and to tell Things Past, Present, and to Come. He also procureth Friendship between Friends and Foes. He was of the Order of Potestates or Powers. He governeth 37 Legions of Spirits, and his Seals this, to be made and worn before thee, etc.
(48.) Haagenti -- The Forty-eighth Spirit is Haagenti. He is a President, appearing in the Form of a Mighty Bull with Gryphon's Wings. This is at first, but after, at the Command of the Exorcist he putteth on Human Shape. His Office is to make Men wise, and to instruct them in divers things; also to Transmute all Metals into Gold; and to change Wine into Water, and Water into Wine. He governeth 33 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.
(49.) Crocell -- The Forty-ninth Spirit is Crocell, or Crokel. He appeareth in the Form of an Angel. He is a Duke Great and Strong, speaking something Mystically of Hidden Things. He teacheth the Art of Geometry and the Liberal Sciences. He, at the Command of the Exorcist, will produce Great Noises like the Rushings of many Waters, although there be none. He warmeth Waters, and discovereth Baths. He was of the Order of Potestates, or Powers, before his fall, as he declared unto the King Solomon. He governeth 48 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, the which wear thou as aforesaid.
(50.) Furcas -- The Fiftieth Spirit is Furcas. He is a Knight, and appeareth in the Form of a Cruel Old Man with a long Beard and a hoary Head, riding upon a pale-coloured Horse, with a Sharp Weapon in his hand. His Office is to teach the Arts of Philosophy, Astrology, Rhetoric, Logic, Cheiromancy, and Pyromancy, in all their parts, and perfectly. He hath under his Power 20 Legions of Spirits. His Seal, or Mark, is thus made, etc.
(51.) Balam -- The Fifty-first Spirit is Balam or Balaam. He is a Terrible, Great, and Powerful King. He appeareth with three Heads: the first is like that of a Bull; the second is like that of a Man; the third is like that of a Ram. He hath the Tail of a Serpent, and Flaming Eyes. He rideth upon a furious Bear, and carrieth a Goshawk upon his Fist. He speaketh with a hoarse Voice, giving True Answers of Things Past, Present, and to Come. He maketh men to go Invisible, and also to be Witty. He governeth 40 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, etc.
(52.) Alloces -- The Fifty-second Spirit is Alloces, or Alocas. He is a Duke, Great, Mighty, and Strong, appearing in the Form of a Soldier8 riding upon a Great Horse. His Face is like that of a Lion, very Red, and having Flaming Eyes. His Speech is hoarse and very big.9 His Office is to teach the Art of Astronomy, and all the Liberal Sciences. He bringeth unto thee Good Familiars; also he ruleth over 36 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which, etc.
(53.) Camio or Caim -- The Fifty-third Spirit is Camio, or Caïm. He is a Great President, and appeareth in the Form of the Bird called a Thrush at first, but afterwards he putteth on the Shape of a Man carrying in his Hand a Sharp Sword. He seemeth to answer in Burning Ashes, or in Coals of Fire.g He is a Good Disputer. His Office is to give unto Men the Understanding of all Birds, Lowing of Bullocks, Barking of Dogs, and other Creatures; and also of the Voice of the Waters. He giveth True Answers of Things to Come. He was of the Order of Angels, but now ruleth over 30 Legions of Spirits Infernal. His Seal is this, which wear thou, etc.
(54.) Murmur or Murmus -- The Fifty-fourth Spirit is called Murmur, or Murmus, or Murmux. He is a Great Duke, and an Earl; and appeareth in the Form of a Warrior riding upon a Gryphon, with a Ducal Crown upon his Head. There do go before him those his Ministers with great Trumpets sounding. His Office is to teach Philosophy perfectly, and to constrain Souls Deceased to come before the Exorcist to answer those questions which he may wish to put to them, if desired. He was partly of the Order of Thrones, and partly of that of Angels. He now ruleth 80 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, etc.
NOTES
Note a: In the handwritten manuscript Sloane 2731 this demonic name is spelled "Phoenix," but the "o" and "e" are combined into a single compound letter that can easily be mistaken at a quick glance for either an "a" or an "e." Reginald Scot in his Discoverie of Witchcraft has shown the name as "Phoenix," with the "oe" combined as a single character. -- Tyson
Note 1: Or Warriors, or Men-at-Arms. -- Mathers
Note 2: But Malthus in certainly in heaven. See Prometheus Unbound, Introduction by P. B. Shelley, a necromancer of note, as shown by the references in his "Hymn to Intellectual Beauty." -- Crowley
Addendum: Shelley wrote in his introduction to his poetic drama Prometheus Unbound: "For my part I had rather be damned with Plato and Lord Bacon, than go to Heaven with Paley and Malthus." Shelley was, of course, referring to Thomas Robert Malthus (1766-1834) an English clergyman and political economist famous for his theory that the world's population would eventually exceed its food supply. This is another example of Crowley's sense of humor. Shelley had no knowledge whatsoever of ritual magic. -- Tyson
Note 3: Three is given instead of 30 in several Codices; but 30 is probably the more correct. -- Mathers
Note 4: In several Codices this passage reads: "His Office is to Guide the Waters and Ships laden with Armour thereon." -- Mathers
Note b: Or Sabnack. -- Tyson
Note c: This is probably a misprint, and should read "Shaz." It is not uncommon for typesetters to substitute "N" for "Z." The letters look very similar when rotated. -- Tyson
Note d: There is an ellipsis in the text. I have placed the omission within square brackets. This gap in the text occurs in both Sloane 2731 and in Scot, but it seems obvious to me what the missing words conveyed. Scot or his source apparently attempted a makeshift fix by amending the text to read "carrieth it back after 1200 years" but this is unsatisfactory, since it makes no practical sense. The 1200 years is a reference to the term of punishment anticipated by Shaz for his rebellion against God. We know this because the same term of years, in the same context, appears in the description of the thirty-seventh demon, Phenex. -- Tyson
Note 5: Or "with the Head of a Lion," or "having a Lion's Head," in some Codices. -- Mathers
Note e: The ability to move corpses around, and exchange one for another in their coffins, may not seem like much of an occult gift, but it would have proven quite useful to necromancers, those who employed corpses for divination and used parts from corpses for works of ritual magic. -- Tyson
Note f: The candles set upon the graves of the dead by Bifrons are not real, only "seeming candles," indicating astral lights or supernatural fire of some kind. They undoubtedly were helpful to necromancers when grave-robbing at night. - Tyson
Note 6: Should probably be 60 Instead of 6. -- Mathers
Note 7: He can nowadays converse in sound though colloquial Coptic. -- Crowley
Addendum: This is another of Crowley's attempts at humor. The distinction is made by Crowley between Coptic, or New Egyptian, which is the language of modern Egypt, and the language of ancient Egypt preserved in the hieroglyphics on Egyptian monuments. The author of the Goetia obviously intended to convey that the demon Uvall possesses some knowledge of the lost language of ancient Egypt, which had been forgotten for centuries at the time the Goetia was first written, and was only in the nineteenth century rediscovered. Knowledge of the ancient Egyptian language and hieroglyphics was reputed to be one of the most closely guarded secrets of occultism. Though not understood, it had been recognized as a language of great magical potency from the time of Horapollo Nilous, who wrote a book pretending to give the meaning of some of the hieroglyphics at the beginning of the fifth century. -- Tyson
Note 8: Or Warrior. -- Mathers
Note 9: Thus expressed in the Codices. -- Mathers
Note g: The words of Camio "seemeth" to take the form of glowing embers. This suggests that this demon communicates by causing the apparition of flaming or glowing letters, either upon a bed of embers, or floating in the air. -- Tyson