Eligos is a Duke of the Ars Goetia, ruling 60 legions of spirits.
Key facts
| Rank | Duke |
|---|---|
| Legions | 60 |
| Powers | Divination, War, Dignities & favors |
| Enn (modern chant) | «Jedan on ca Eligos inan» |
| Alternate names | Abigor |
| Sources | Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia |
| Seal no. | 15 / 72 |
| External IDs | Wikidata |
On this page
How it appears
A handsome knight who bears a lance, a banner, and a serpent.
What you ask of it
He discovers hidden things and knows what is to come, especially of wars: how and when the soldiers will meet. He procures the love and favor of lords and knights.
Provenance
He already appears in Johann Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577) as Eligor or Abigor, a duke consulted about wars and the favor of nobles. The Ars Goetia (17th c.) inherits him in the same Goetic tradition, numbers him as spirit 15, and assigns him a seal of his own. Already attested in the Livre des Esperitz (15th c.) as «Abugor (f181r)» and in the Liber Officiorum Spirituum (Folger V.b.26, 16th c.) as «Allogor (no. 35)».
The seal: printed edition and facsimile
Eligos'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).
How it is summoned
In antiquity
According to the Ars Goetia, the operation is the same for all 72 spirits:
- The magician draws the magic Circle and never steps out of it during the whole work.
- A few paces away he draws the Triangle of Art: there, and only there, must the spirit manifest.
- On his breast he wears the lamen bearing the demon's seal, engraved in metal.
- He recites the conjurations, calling it by its names and by the divine names.
- If the spirit resists or delays, the constraint and the 'chain of spirits' are used.
- Once the request is granted, he gives it the license to depart, and never before.
No orientation, planetary hour, obligatory offering, or individual ritual precaution is preserved for him.
Source: Ars Goetia (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
- Print or draw its seal and place it before you on a clean surface.
- Light a candle and, if you wish, some incense; still your mind and set your intention.
- Intone its enn softly and repeatedly, eyes on the seal, until you feel a shift in the air.
- State your request clearly and respectfully, not as a command.
- Give thanks, let the candle burn down a little and close; modern practice is devotional, with no coercive conjuration.
Enn (modern chant): «Jedan on ca Eligos inan»
Source: Enn of modern demonolatry (lists disseminated by S. Connolly, The Complete Book of Demonolatry, 2006)
Contemporary practice usually focuses him on strategy, conflicts, favor from superiors, and difficult decisions.
Modern experiences (personal gnosis)
In modern demonolatry (as outlined in S. Connolly's «The Daemonolatry Goetia», 2010), Eligos is typically worked with to gain strategic insight, reveal hidden truths, and navigate professional or social power dynamics. Contemporary practitioners describe his presence as disciplined, direct, and protective in nature, providing tactical guidance that demands rigorous honesty and rejects deceit.
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 Daemonolatry Goetia» (2010) y registros de UPG (gnosis personal no verificada) en comunidades contemporáneas de demonolatría.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Eligos?
Eligos 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 Duke. It is not a deity or a biblical figure: it is an entry in these historical spirit-catalogues.
What is the sigil (seal) of Eligos?
The seal image of Eligos 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 Eligos's rank in the Ars Goetia?
Eligos is a Duke, ruling 60 legions of spirits according to the Lesser Key of Solomon.
How do you summon Eligos?
According to the ancient sources (the Lemegeton, the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum), Eligos 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 Eligos do? What is it invoked for?
He discovers hidden things and knows what is to come, especially of wars: how and when the soldiers will meet. He procures the love and favor of lords and knights.
What sources does Eligos come from?
He already appears in Johann Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577) as Eligor or Abigor, a duke consulted about wars and the favor of nobles. The Ars Goetia (17th c.) inherits him in the same Goetic tradition, numbers him as spirit 15, and assigns him a seal of his own.
What is the enn (chant) of Eligos?
The enn of Eligos circulating today is «Jedan on ca Eligos inan». It is a MODERN demonolatry chant (late 20th c.); it does not appear in the old grimoires.
Of the same rank · Duke
Of the same power · Divination
→ Where does «your demon by birthdate» come from? See how the different systems distribute the 72 spirits: Goetia Correspondences.
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