Beleth is a King of the Ars Goetia, ruling 85 legions of spirits.
Key facts
| Rank | King |
|---|---|
| Legions | 85 |
| Powers | Love |
| Enn (modern chant) | «Lirach tasa vefa wehlc Beleth» |
| Alternate names | Bileth, Bilet |
| Sources | Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia |
| Seal no. | 13 / 72 |
| Cardinal king | Amaymon · South (S) |
| External IDs | Wikidata · Wikipedia |
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This spirit has its own passage in the documentary series.
The Fallen Choirs · Episode 4 — The FALLEN POWERS: the choir that chained daemons... fell«The thirteenth spirit is Beleth... a great and terrible king. The Goetia says that he is of the order of the Powers. This is his seal.»On this page
How it appears
A terrible and furious king who rides a pale horse, preceded by all manner of trumpets and music.
What you ask of it
He procures all the love of men and of women, kindled until the magician is satisfied.
Provenance
He is already attested in Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577) as Bileth/Byleth, with the scene of the pale horse and the trumpets. The Ars Goetia copies him, numbers him 13, and adds the seal and the detail of the hazel wand and silver ring.
The seal: printed edition and facsimile
Beleth's main seal follows the printed Mathers–Crowley (1904) form; the Sloane MS 2731 manuscript facsimile is shown separately for comparison.
The main image and SVG/PNG downloads reproduce the printed form of S. L. MacGregor Mathers and Aleister Crowley's 1904 edition, using the normal vector pack documented on Wikimedia Commons (public domain/CC0). The Sloane MS 2731 facsimile remains separate for comparing manuscript variants; it is not used as the main image.
The FULL manuscript facsimile («Lemegeton, Clavicula Salomonis», Sloane MS 2731) is in our library; the original is held at the British Library (Sloane MS 2731).
Documented ancient datum
How it is summoned
In antiquity
In addition to the common procedure, the source preserves: a specific ritual prescription.
Ancient operation: common procedure plus the documented detail in this entry.
- Trace Circle and Triangle and wear the lamen with his seal; prepare for a FURIOUS arrival.
- He comes upon a pale horse, preceded by musicians with all kinds of trumpets: receive him with COURAGE, showing no fear, or he will not respect you.
- Hold a hazel wand in the hand, pointing it to the SOUTH and to the EAST, toward the ground.
- Wear a silver ring on the middle finger of the left hand and hold it before your face (as is done before Amaymon) to compel him to courtesy.
- Once bound and courteous, require of him what you desire; he grants the love of anyone until the magician releases it.
- When finished, give him license to depart with honor.
Source: Ars Goetia (Lemegeton, 17th c.) · already in Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577)
The common Goetic operation also adds, when needed: to constrain a resisting spirit (Wellcome MS 110, c74–c78), to show it the Pentacle of Solomon once manifested (Ars Theurgia-Goetia), to work in its planetary hour and day (by rank), and finally to give it licence to depart —and never before (Wellcome MS 110, c53). Practise the full rite at The Practitioner's Table.
What is the “chain of spirits”?
Modern · not ancient
- Set out his seal and light a candle; modern practice associates him with works of love and attraction.
- Intone his enn repeatedly while holding your intention.
- Formulate your petition — to awaken love or desire in a person — with respect, not as a command.
- Allow the candle to burn for a while and give thanks.
- Close the work; neither the hazel wand nor the silver ring of the ancient rite is used any longer.
Enn (modern chant): «Lirach tasa vefa wehlc Beleth»
Source: Enn of modern demonolatry (lists of enns disseminated since ca. 2000); associations of love from contemporary practice.
A practice of contemporary demonolatry (20th–21st c.). It does not come from the ancient grimoires; its worth is devotional, not historical — it may not be real.
Modern experiences (personal gnosis)
In contemporary demonolatry, practitioners often describe Beleth's presence as intense and authoritative, demanding deep respect in accordance with his status as a king. He is regularly worked with to ignite passion, attract love, or solidify relationships, and is perceived as a stern but highly supportive spirit when approached properly.
Personal gnosis (UPG): how contemporary practitioners say they experience it. This is subjective experience, not a historical source or doctrine; it does not come from the ancient grimoires and may not be real.
Source: S. Connolly, «The Complete Book of Demonolatry» (2006) y «The Daemonolatry Goetia» (2010); tradición de demonolatría contemporánea.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Beleth?
Beleth is one of the 72 spirits catalogued in the Ars Goetia (the first book of the Lemegeton, 17th c.) and in Weyer's Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577); it is listed with the rank of King. It is not a deity or a biblical figure: it is an entry in these historical spirit-catalogues.
What is the sigil (seal) of Beleth?
The seal image of Beleth that we display and offer for download follows the printed Mathers–Crowley (1904) form, using the normal vector pack documented on Wikimedia Commons (public domain/CC0). The Sloane MS 2731 manuscript facsimile is provided separately because Lemegeton witnesses preserve variants.
What is Beleth's rank in the Ars Goetia?
Beleth is a King, ruling 85 legions of spirits according to the Lesser Key of Solomon.
How do you summon Beleth?
According to the ancient sources (the Lemegeton, the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum), Beleth is summoned with the goetic rite: the Circle and the Triangle of Art are traced, its seal is engraved and worn, the candles are lit and the conjuration is spoken by the divine names; if it delays, it is constrained, and at the end it is given the licence to depart. This is historical-documentary material, not a how-to for real summoning.
What does Beleth do? What is it invoked for?
He procures all the love of men and of women, kindled until the magician is satisfied.
What sources does Beleth come from?
He is already attested in Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577) as Bileth/Byleth, with the scene of the pale horse and the trumpets. The Ars Goetia copies him, numbers him 13, and adds the seal and the detail of the hazel wand and silver ring.
What is the enn (chant) of Beleth?
The enn of Beleth circulating today is «Lirach tasa vefa wehlc Beleth». It is a MODERN demonolatry chant (late 20th c.); it does not appear in the old grimoires.
Of the same rank · King
Of the same power · Love
→ Where does «your demon by birthdate» come from? See how the different systems distribute the 72 spirits: Goetia Correspondences.
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