Janua Magica Reserata

«The Magical Gate Unlocked» — the philosophy and hierarchies of magic

Manuscript — Sloane MS 3825 (British Library), 17th c.
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Agiel to Visible Appearance#p107
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There, are Seaven hieroglyphicos or Spirits, of Light, who are Celestially

Dignified; & by nature, Angelicall & Benevolent, whose names are to

be Collected, & Characters drawn from the forementioned tables;

with the names of God, governing them, by the force, Influence, Vertue,

& Celestiall & Secret Efficacy, whereof, those good Demons are

powerfully moved, & to be Called forth, to Visible, Appearance, whose

names are as followeth,

This good Angel, or Intelligence: Ascribed, to the planet Saturn,

Is named, Agiel, & the great names of God Governing it are; Ab; Hod,

Iah, hud, jehovah, And whose Seal, or Character, as here is Denoted.

figure: rectangular frame titled `The Seal of Agiel`. Inside, at the left is read `Saturn` underlined and beneath a magical character of thick lines in the form of a star or angular monogram, with circular finials at several ends; in the lower left margin appears partly `...tion`. In the center there is a large elongated curved stroke and a long diagonal line with circles at its ends. At the right is read `spirit` beside a vertical character with circular head and a descending wavy/serpentine stroke, with another circle at the lower end. The lower part of the frame is cut off or faded.

This Intelligence, & Hierarchy thereunto Bel-

onging, is of the nature of the planet Saturn,

position

When yr illegible crossing-out it is both, Essentially, &

Accidentally Very well Dignified; or fortified;

& by office, are Assistant in helping, to bring forth; the birth of

Children, with great safety, & little Dolor, or Danger; either to Child

or Mother; also, illegible all their men (wethr, illegible) causing them to go out

their full time of Conception, without pain, & to them, or

Miscarriage; & to meet & remain Safe & powerfull, Cause the good

good successe in petitions, & other Addresses to princes, & Soveraigne

powers; this Very benevolent, & good to all; who Ether can have any

Converse, or Communitye; by a Visible Apparition, therewith, or that

Can be truely Dignified, with the Seals or Character thereof.

marginal sign: small character or mark to the left of the heading, similar to a `C` or bracket with short strokes.

5 - Invocation, Moving & Calling the Intelligence Agiel &c:

To Visible Appearance

You benevolent Intelligence, of Celestiall Light, Dignified, & by

Nature Angelicall, who art known or called by the name, Agiel;

& Said to be of the Nature & office, of the planet or Star, called Saturn,

When by Celestiall; position it shall, be both Essentially & Accidentally

Well Dignified, and fortified with all others yd Substitutes, the

president Intelligences, or Dignified powers of Light, properly,

Residing, in or otherwise appertaining to yo Saturnian, orders, or

Hierarchy, possesed Superiour, to and inferiour, under wing the most

High God, in yo Respective orders, & offices, as Mediums, of Divine

Grace, & Mercy, & as in Charge Comanded & Appointed, over the same

also of the Highest, reverently here present, in his holy illegible crossing-out

Earnestly, beseech, humbly request, Strongly Invocate, Call forth

& powerfully move yd; to Visible Appearance, in by & through the most

Excellent, Essentiall illegible Signal Sacred & Divine names illegible

Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis#p108
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God Ab: Hoch, Jah, Iah, Adon the Omnipotent, Immortall, Immense,

Incomprehensible, & most high god & Lord of hosts Jehovah; before whome

the whole Quire of heaven, continually singeth, O: uppa, Laman Hallalujah

And by the seale of yir Creation, being the Marke or Character of holiness

unto yd, & by the great Mistery, Vertue, force, power, Efficacy, & Influence

of all wch doe strongly, invocate, Confidently Call forth, & powerfully move

yd, O you benevolent intelligence, or Angelicall Medium of Light,

Celestially Dignified, who by name art Called, Agiel, with all others, the

president, & Servient Angells, or Mediums, of Light Celestially Dignified

by Degree & office, in generall & particular, Every & Each one, for & by it

selfe, respectively Appertaining to yd Hierarchy, Mansion or place

of Resident, to Visible Appearance; Move therefore you benevolent

Intelligence, together with all them, or yor orders, offices, Hierarchy or Mansion

Joyntly, & Severally, as aforesaid, illegible theire respective orders,

According to this, & your owne, or their natures, as it shall

please god, & this speciall grace & permission, is given to yd, & also

Accordingly Descend, from your Mansion or place of Residence, or where

soever else, yd may be otherwise officiating or Chargedly absent therefrom

& Individually forthwith Appeare Visibly here before us in this + +

C: S: or G: R: Stand by here before us, & through the same

right folio

figure: heading with horizontal stroke at left, centered title, and word `Rex` at the far right partly blackened.

Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis Rex

The little Key of Solomon the king, which containeth all the names,

Orders and offices of all spirits that ever he had any converse with,

with the seales or Characters belonging to Each spirit;

and the manner of calling them forth to appearance, in 5 parts,

called Bookes vizt

figure: large marginal brace at the left embracing the following lines; horizontal dotted separation line.

The first part, is a Booke of evill spirits calld Goetia, shewing how he bound up

those spirits and used them in severall things, whereby he obtained great fame

The second part, is a Booke of spirito, partly good and partly evill, wch is called

Theurgia Goetia being all spirito of the ayre.

The Third part is of spirits governing ye Planetary houres, and spirits belong to every

degree of the signes and planets in signes, and is called Ars Paulina

The fourth part of this Booke is called Ars Almadel Solomonis concer-

spirits wch governeth four Altitudes or the 360 Degrees of the worlde or signes &c.

These two last orders of spirits is of good, and is called the true Theurgia, and is

to be sought after by divine seeking &c -

The fifth part is a Booke of orations and prayers that wise Salomon used upon the

altar in the temple which is called Artem Novam he was taught by

Salomon by the holy angel of God called Michael, and he also received many

briefe Notes written by the finger of God wch was delivered to him by ye said angel

with Thunder claps without wch Notes Salomon had never obtained his great

knowledge, for by them in short time he knew all arts and sciences both good and

bad which from these notes is called Ars Notoria

These Bookes contained the whole art of Salomon although there are many other Books

that is said to be his yet none is to be compared unto this, for this containeth them all

The Arte Goetia#p109
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They [illegible] with severall other Names, as the Booke Heireth: & the very same

as this last is, wch are in Ar: M: Roome & Ars Notoria &c.

Those Bookes were first found in the Chaldean & Hebrew tongues at Hierusalem,

by a Jewish Rabbi & by him put into ye greeke Language, & from thence into ye Latine,

[illegible] &c -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

The Arte Goetia

The first Spirit

The first principall spirit is a king ruling in ye East, called Bael, he maketh men goe

Invisible, he ruleth over 66 Legions of Inferiour spirits, he appeareth in divers shapes; sometimes

like a Cat, sometimes like a Toad, sometimes like a man & sometimes in all these formes at once;

he speaketh very horsely.

figure: seal of Bael, placed under the paragraph; symmetrical black stroke with two upper crosses, central loop or oval crossed by curved lines, lower circular finials and descending shaft.

This is his Character wch is to be worne as a

Lamon before him who calleth him forth, or

else he will not doe you homage.

[horizontal line]

The second spirit is a Duke called Agares, he is under ye power of ye East, and cometh up

in the forme of a faire old man riding upon a Crocodile; very mildly, carying a goshawke on

on his fist, he maketh them runne that stand still; and fetcheth backe runnawayes

he can both [illegible] or destroy dignities, greately, he hath power also to destroy dignities,

both spirituall & temporall; he causeth Earthquakes: he is of the order of Vertues, he

hath under his government 31 Legions & this is his seale or character, wc is to be worne as a Lamon.

figure: seal of Agares at lower center; vertical form with shaft topped by a cross, upper curved crossbars like wings, lower oval body with horizontal bands and small lateral appendages.

[horizontal line]

The third spirit is a Mighty prince of ye same Nature as Agares, he is called

Vassago, This spirit is of a good Nature, & his office is to declare things past and

to come; and to discover all things hidden or lost [illegible] he governeth 26 Legions

of spirits. This is his seale.

figure: seal of Vassago, partly cut off by the lower edge; rectangular or shield-shaped body with crossbars, upper crescent and circular finials on diagonal arms.

right folio

The 4th spirit is called Gamigin, a great Marquise, he appeareth in ye forme of a little

horse or asse; and then into humane shape he putteth himselfe at ye Request of ye Master

and speaketh wth a hoarse voice, he teacheth all Liberall sciences, and giveth an account

of ye dead soules that dye in sin, & his usuall power 30 Legions of Inferiours

&c. This is his seale, wch is to be worne by the Magician when he Invocateth.

figure: seal of Gamigin centered under the paragraph; vertical figure with upper double cross, middle crossbar, rectangular base formed by horizontal bars and small lower circle.

[horizontal line]

The 5th spirit is called Marbas -- he is a great president, and appeareth at

first in ye forme of a great Lyon; but afterwards putteth on humane shape at ye

request of ye Master he answereth truely of things hidden or secret, he causeth

diseases and cureth them againe & giveth great wisdome & knowledge in

mechanicall artes, & changeth men into other shapes; he governeth 36 Legions

of spirits, his seale is this.

figure: seal of Marbas centered under the paragraph; small symmetrical sign with three vertical shafts joined by an upper curve, lower circular tips and an isolated circle below at left.

[horizontal line]

The 6th spirit is Valefar -- he is a mighty Duke, & appeareth in ye forme of a

Lion, wth a mans head, roaring as in a good familiar, but tempteth those he is familiar

withall to steale; [illegible] this [illegible] trust commiteth no security of your selfe [illegible]

figure: seal of Valefar in the lower part, partly cut off; figure of stacked horizontal strokes with small vertical shaft and lateral curves.

Amon, Barbatos, Paimon, Buer, Gusion, Sitri, B#p110
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The 7th spirit is Amon, he is a Marquis great in power & most strong, he at first appears

like a wolfe with a serpents taile, vomiting out of his Mouth flames of fire, but

by command of ye Magician he putteth on ye shape of a man, with dogs teeth set

in a head like a Raven, or in a Ravens Head, he telleth all things past & to come, and

procureth love, and reconcileth controversies betweene friends & foes, & governeth

40 Legions of spirits, his seale is this, wch is to be worne as aforesaid.

figure: seal of Amon centered under the entry; symmetrical sign with vertical central body, three upper lobes, side volutes, short crossbar and three blackened lower lobes.

The 8th spirit is called Barbatos he is a great duke & appeareth when ye Sun is in [Sagittary?]

with four Noble kings and their companions in great troops, he giveth ye understanding

of ye singing of Birds, and ye voice of other Creatures and ye barking of dogs &c. he breaketh

hidden treasures open, that have been laid by ye Enchantment of Magicians, who is

of ye order of vertues, of which some part he still retaineth although [illegible]

and he knoweth and reconcileth friends on those yt are in power he ruleth over 30

Legions of spirits his seale or Character is this wch must be worne before you &c.

figure: seal of Barbatos centered under the entry; horizontal figure with grid-shaped base of three bars, three vertical shafts, small central cross and three arches or rounded heads at the top.

The 9th spirit [is called] Paimon, a great king & very obedient to Lucifer, he appeareth

in ye forme of a man sitting upon a dromedary wth a Crowne most glorious on his head [illegible]

before him an Host of spirits, like men with trumpets, and well sounding Cymballs, and all

other sorts of Musick Instruments &c. he hath a great voyce and roareth at his first come

coming and his speech is such as ye Magician cannot well understand unlesse he compelleth him,

This spirit can teach all arts and sciences, and other secret things, he can discover to ye Magician what

earth is, and what holdeth it up in ye waters, and what minde is, and where it is, or any other thing ye desire

he giveth dignity and confirmeth ye same, he bindeth or maketh any man subject to ye Magician if he

desireth it, he giveth good familiars, and such as can teach all arts, he is to be observed to

wards ye North west, he is of ye order of Dominions and hath 200 Legions of spirits under

him, one part of them is of ye order of Angells & ye other of Potestates, If you call this spirit

Paimon alone you must make some offering to him & there will attend him 2 Kings called

Bebal and Abalam, and other potent spirits of the order of Potestates in his host and 25 Legions [illegible]

those spirits wch are subject to him, and you must have [illegible] by him, unless ye Magician compelleth him, & taketh [illegible]

figure: seal of Paimon in the lower part of the folio; horizontal sign with four vertical shafts linked by an upper wavy line, double or triple horizontal bars, circular finials and small lateral hooks.

right folio

The 10th spirit is Buer, a great president and appeareth in [Sagittary?], that is his shape when ye Sun is there

he teacheth Philosophy Morall & naturall, and ye Logicall art, and ye vertue of all hearbes & plants

he healeth all distempers in Man & giveth familiars good familiars, he governeth over 50 Legions of

spirits and this is his seale of obedience wch you must weare when you call him to appearance.

figure: seal of Buer under the entry; compact vertical character, blackened in the center, with loops at left, small cross or central crossbar, horizontal tip to the right and lower appendages.

The 11th spirit is a great and strong duke called Gusion he appeareth like a Cynocephalus he

telleth of all things past, present & to come; he sheweth ye meaning of all questions you can ask

he reconcileth friendship and giveth honour and dignity to any, and ruleth over 40 Legions of spirits

his seale is this, wch is to be [worne] as aforesaid &c.

figure: seal of Gusion centered under the entry; broad sign with four hanging vertical bars, wavy upper line, curved tips and small lower circles.

The 12th spirit is Sitri, he is a great prince & appeareth at first with Leopards

wings as a griffin. But afterwards at ye command of ye Exorcist he putteth on a humane shape

very beautifull, Inflaming Men with womens love, and women with mens love, and

causeth them to shew themselves Naked if it be desired, &c. he governeth 60 Legions

of spirits, and his seale to be worne is this.

figure: seal of Sitri under the entry; crescent- or open-cup-shaped figure with curved base, three vertical shafts tipped by crosses, horizontal crossbar with three small hanging circles and circles at the ends.

[horizontal line]

The 13 spirit is called Beleth, he is a mighty king and terrible, riding on a pale

horse wth trumpets and all other kinde of Musicall Instruments playing before him; when

he commeth he appeareth [illegible] and thou must hold a hazell stick in thy hand, stretching forth towards

ye East and South making a Triangle without ye Circle command him into it by ye divine

and ye Bonds & chaines of spirits, then for following, and if he doe not come into ye

Triangle, rehearse ye Bonds & chaines before him, and then he will yeild obedience

and come into it and doe what he is commanded by ye Exorcist; yet he must

shew him courteously, because he is a great King & doe Homage to him, as the

Kings and princes doe that attend him and you must have alwayes a

silver Ring of the middle finger of the left hand, held against thy face,

as they doe for Amaymon; This great King Beleth causeth all love that

may be, both of Men and women untill the Master Exorcist hath had his desire [illegible]

[illegible] this order, he governeth over 85 Legions of spirits.

Leraye, Eligor, Zepar, Botis, Bathin, Saleos, #p111
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[continuacion de Beleth] [illegible] of it, his seale is this, wch is to be worne before you in the time of working.

figure: seal of Beleth centered at the top; horizontal character with open rectangular frame, loops and circles at the ends, vertical shafts, small crosses and curved tips.

The 14th spirit is called Leraye, he is a Marquis great in power shewing him

selfe in ye likenesse of an archer, clad in greene, carrying a Bow and a quiver, he causeth

all great Battles & wounds, to rough wounds to putrifie, that are made with arrowes by archers

this belongeth to [illegible] he governeth 30 Legions of spirits and his seale of obedience is this

figure: seal of Leraye under the entry; semicircular arch open upward, a horizontal arrow tipped at the right, several small circles above and below the curve, and a central black triangular form on a vertical shaft.

The 15th spirit is called Eligor, a great Duke, he appeareth in forme of a goodly

knight carrying a lance an Ensigne and a serpent, he discovers hidden things,

and knoweth things to come, and of warrs and how the souldiers will, shall and

he causeth the love of Lords and great persons and governeth 60 Legions of spirits

his seale is this, wch weare or else he will not appear nor obey you, &c

figure: seal of Eligor centered; horizontal character with wavy upper line, handle or double loop at left, triangle or arrowhead at right, lower shafts and row of small linked circles at the base.

The 16th spirit is entitled Zepar, he is a great Duke appearing in red apparell &

armour like a souldier, his office is to cause women to love Men, and to bring them

together in love he also maketh them barren, and governeth 26 Legions of

spirits, his seale is this wch he obeyeth when he seeth it.

figure: seal of Zepar under the entry; compact character with three vertical shafts joined by crossbars, lateral curved finials and symmetrical lower hooks.

The 17th spirit is called Botis a great president and an Earle, he appeareth at ye

first in ye forme of an ugly viper, Then at ye command of ye Magician he putteth on humane

shape, with great teeth Two hornes, carrying a sharp bright sword in his hand, he

telleth of all things past and to come, and reconcileth friends and foes, he governeth 60 Le-

gions of spirits, his seale is this, that he obeyeth when he seeth it.

figure: seal of Botis in the lower part; open rectangular figure, with four circular ends, internal crossbars, a central vertical shaft with small hanging circle and curved finials.

right folio

The 18th spirit is called Bathin, he is a mighty strong Duke, he appeareth like a

strong man, with a taile of a serpent, sitting on a pale coloured horse, he knoweth

the vertues of hearbes & precious stones, & can transport men suddenly from one

country to another, he ruleth over 30 Legions of spirits, his seale you shall thus to be made

and to be worne before you.

figure: seal of Bathin centered; broad and dense character with parallel horizontal bars, vertical shafts, lateral loops, small upper circles and central lower cross; black stains cover part of the center.

The 19th spirit is called Saleos, he is a great and mighty duke, and appeareth in forme

of a gallant souldier, rideing on a Crocodile, wth a dukes crowne on his head peace-

ably, he causeth the Love of women towards men to arise, he governeth 30 Legions of

spirits his seale is this, wch must be worne before you.

figure: seal of Saleos below the entry; horizontal character with double scrolls at both ends, three central vertical shafts, small hanging circles and a black stain superimposed in the upper left part.

The 20th spirit is called Purson, a great king, he appeareth commonly like a man wth a

Lyons face, carrying a cruel viper in his hand, and rideing on a Bear going before him many

trumpets sounding, he knoweth hidden things, and can discover treasures & tell all

things past present & to come, he can take a body either humane or ayery, and

answereth truely of all Earthly things, both secret and divine, & of ye Creation of ye world,

he bringeth forth good familiars, & under his government are 22 Legions of spirits,

partly of ye order of vertues, & partly of ye order of Thrones, & his mark or seale is this

wch he oweth obedience to as must be worne by ye Exorcist in time of action.

figure: seal of Purson centered; large character with main rectangular figure and vertical shaft at the left, double crossbars, small handles or loops, lower cross; at the right a second blackened vertical module with horizontal lines, both joined by diagonal strokes.

The 21 spirit is called Morax, he is a great Earle and a president, he appeareth

like a great Bull, wth a mans face, his office is to make men very knowing in

Astronomy, and all other liberall sciences, he can give good familiars & wise, he

knoweth the vertues of hearbes and precious stones he governeth 30 Legions of spirits this

seale is to be made & thus made and worne.

figure: seal of Morax in the lower part; horizontal character with arrow or elongated triangle toward the left, small circles and loops at the base, large central lower loop, crosses and vertical shafts at the right.

Ipos, Aim, Naberius, Glasya Labolas, Bune, Ron#p112
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The 22th spirit is called Ipos, he is an Earle and a mighty prince, and

appeareth in ye forme of an Angell, wth a Lyons head, gooses foote & hares taile, he

knoweth things past and to come, he maketh men witty and bold and governeth 36

Legions of spirits, his seale or Character is this, wch must be worne as a Lamon

before you.

figure: seal of Ipos centered below the entry; horizontal character with two parallel bars, small circles at both ends, central vertical shafts, a lower cross and lateral curved finials.

The 23 spirit is called Aim, a great Duke and strong, he appeareth in ye forme

of a very handsome man in Body, wth 3 heads, The first like a serpent, ye second

like a man wth 2 stars in his forehead, The 3d head is like a Calfe, he rideth on a viper,

carrying a firebrand in his hand, burning wherewith he setts Citties, Castles & great

places on fire, he maketh one witty in all manner of wayes, and giveth true

answeres to private matters, he governeth 26 Legions of Infernall spirits;

his seale is thus to be made, and worne as a Lamon before you.

figure: seal of Aim below the entry; small character composed of an oval or compartmented form at the left with four small circles, central bar, dark vertical loop in the center and pointed or arrow-shaped right finial with hooks.

The 24th spirit is called Naberius, he is a most valiant Marquis & appeareth

in ye forme of a Black Crow fluttering about the Circle, & when he speaketh

it is with a hoarse voice; he maketh Men cunning in all arts & sciences, but

especially in ye art Rhetorick, he restoreth lost Dignity and honour, he governeth

19 Legions of spirits his seale is this, wch must be worne.

figure: seal of Naberius centered; broad character with four wavy lines issuing to the left, crossbars and vertical shafts, circles at upper and lower ends, small squares and black stains in the right module.

The 25th spirit is called Glasya Labolas, he is a Mighty president or an Earle, he sheweth him

selfe in ye forme of a dogge winged like a griffin, he teacheth all arts in an instant

instant, and is an author of Blood shed & manslaughter, he telleth all things past & to come

& teacheth the art of invisibility, and he hath under his rule 36 Legions of spirits, his seale is this, wch must be worne as a Lamon.

figure: seal of Glasya Labolas in the lower part; rectangular and angular character with grid at the left, vertical shaft with circles above and below, large central lower loop, crossbars toward the right and blackened point or arrow at the far right.

right folio

The 26th spirit is called Bune, he is a strong & mighty duke and appeareth

in ye forme of a Dragon wth 3 heads one like a dog, The other like a griffin, The 3d

like a man, he speaketh wth a high & comely voice, he changeth ye place of ye

dead, & causeth those spirits that are under him, to gather together upon their

sepulchres, he giveth riches to a man & maketh him wise & eloquent, he giveth true

Answers to yr demands, & governeth 30 Legions of spirits, his seal is this wch weare before you.

figure: first seal of Bune, labeled `first`, located below the entry and at the left; broad and dense character with curved lower band, several rectangular compartments, crosses and small circles, with a dark module and loops at the far right.

NB Matha he hath another seale or Character wch you may

use, in as it is wch will but first is best

as Salomon saith.

figure: second seal of Bune at the right; horizontal character with rectangular grid at the left, vertical shafts, a central curved compartment, straight extension toward the right, lower loop and spiral finial.

The 27th spirit is named Ronove, he appeareth in ye forme of a Monster, he teacheth

ye art of Rhetorick very well, and giveth good servants knowledge of Tongues, favour

of friends & foes, he is a Marquisse, a great Earle, and there obeyeth him, 19

Legions of spirits his seal is this

figure: seal of Ronove centered below the entry; small character with upper bar, scroll at the left, two columns with small circles, several lower hanging circles and black mass or loop at the far right.

The 28th spirit in order as Salomon bound them, is named Berith. he is a mighty great

and terrible Duke, he hath two other names given to him by men of latter times, viz

Beal & Bolfry he appeareth like a souldier wth red cloathes riding on a red horse

& a Crown of Gold upon his head he giveth true answers of things past present to come, you

use a Ring as before spoken of Beleth in talking him for he can turne all mettalls

into Gold, he can give dignity & confirme them to men, he speaketh wth a very clear & subtill voice,

he is a great lyer and not to be trusted much

he governeth over 26 Legions of spirits his seal is

this which must be worne as a Lamin.

figure: seal of Berith in the lower part; compact and blackened character with diagonal axis, compartments with small circles, loops at the left, triangular or arrow finial at the right, small crosses and large black stain at the base.

Astaroth, Forneus, Foras, Asmoday, Gaap, Furfur#p113
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The 29 spirit in order is Named Astaroth, he is a Mighty & strong duke and

appeareth in forme of an unbeautifull angell, rideing on an Infernall like Dragon,

and carrying in his right hand a viper (you must not lett him come too neare yr face

lest doe ye damage by his stinking Breath Wherefore ye Exorcist must hold ye Magicall

Ring neere to his face and it will defend him) he giveth true answeres of things present past &

to come, and discovereth all secrets; he will declare willingly how ye spirits fell if desired, and ye

reason of his own fall. he can make men wonderfull knowing in all Liberall sciences, he

rules 40 Legions of spirits, his seale is this, wch weare as a Lamon before you that he may obey you

figure: seal of Astaroth centered below the entry; compact character with central vertical axis, horizontal crossbars, small upper triangle, circles or knots at the ends, lateral curved hooks and lower extensions.

The 30th spirit is called Forneus, he is a mighty great Marquis, & appeareth in ye forme

of a great sea Monster, he teacheth & maketh men wonderfull knowing in ye art of

Rhetorick, he causeth men to have good Names and to have ye understanding of tongues, he maketh

men to be beloved of their foes, as well as they be by their friends, & he governeth 29

Legions of spirits, partly of ye order of Thrones, and partly of Angells, his seale is thus to be

made, and worne as aforesaid &c.

figure: seal of Forneus below the entry; horizontal character partly crossed out, with square and rectangular modules, small internal circles, a large central black stain and linear strokes extending to both sides.

figure: second character beside the seal of Forneus; horizontal form with three linked ovals or rounded compartments, small crossbars and ornamental finials at both ends.

The 31 spirit in order is named Foras, he is a mighty great president or appeareth in

ye forme of a strong man, in humane shape he can give ye understanding to men how they may

know ye vertues of all hearbes and precious stones, & teacheth them ye art Logick & Ethicks in

all their partes if desired, he maketh men Invisible, witty, Eloquent & to live long, he

discovereth treasures, and recovereth things Lost, & commandeth over 29 Legions of spirits his

seale or Character is thus to be made & worne as a Lamon.

figure: seal of Foras at the lower center; angular character with crossed strokes, open rectangular form at the right, diagonal and vertical bars, small hooks and a black stain in the center.

figure: second character to the right of Foras; vertical grid with three crossbars, small crosses, curved hooks at the lateral ends, small circles and a black stain under the lower right finial.

The 32 spirit in order as Salomon bound them, is named Asmoday, he is a great king, strong & powerfull, appearing wth

3 heads, whereof ye first is like a Bull the second like a Man, the third like a Ram, a

serpents taile; Belching or vomiting up flames of fire out of his mouth his feet are webbed

like a goose, he sitteth on an Infernall Dragon carrying a lance and a flagg in his hands

this spirit is chiefest under ye power of Amaymon, as goeth before all others; when the

right folio

Exorcist hath a mind to call him, lett it be abroad and lett him stand on his feet

all ye time of action wth his cap off; for if it be on Amaymon will deceive him, and

cause all his doeing to be bewrayed; But assoone as ye Exorcist seeth Asmoday in ye forme

aforesaid, he shall call him by his Name, saying thou art Asmoday & will not denyes it,

and by & by he will bow down to ye ground & he giveth ye Ring of vertues he teacheth ye artes of

Arithmetick, geometry, Astronomy, and all handicrafts absolutely, he giveth full and

true answeres to ye demands, he maketh a man Invisible, he sheweth ye place where

treasures Layeth, and guardeth it, if it be among ye Legions of Amaymon, he

governeth 72 Legions of Inferiour spirits, his seale is thus to made and worne

as a Lamon before on your Breast.

figure: seal of Asmoday centered; vertical and broad character with upper parallel bars, central axis, knots and small circles, wavy tail or hook at the left, large curved black stroke at the right and horizontal lower finial.

The 33 spirit is Gaap, he is a great president, a mighty, he appeareth when ye

sun is in some of ye southern signes, in a humane shape, going before 4 great & mighty kings,

as if he was a guide to conduct them along in their way, his office is to make men

knowing in Philosophy, and all ye Liberall sciences, he can cause Love or hatred, and make men

insensible, he can teach ye how to consecrate those things that belong to ye domination of Amaymon

his King, and delivereth familiars out of ye custody of other Magitians, and answereth truely

and perfectly of things past present and to come; he can transport men very and wary swiftly

from one kingdome to another at ye will and pleasure of ye Exorcist, he

ruleth over 66 Legions of spirits of ye order of powers, his seal thus to be made & to be worne as a

Lamon &c.

figure: seal of Gaap at the center; horizontal character like an elongated divided bar or box, with internal circles, high vertical axis topped with double cross, small upper circles, lower right loop and extension toward a square module at the far right.

The 34th spirit is called Furfur, he is a mighty great Earle appearing in forme of an

Hart wth a fiery taile, he never speaks truth, except he be compelled as hereafter shewn

a triangle, being compelled therein, he will take upon himselfe ye forme of an angel,

answereth being hidden, he speaketh with a hoarse voice, & willingly makes love between

man & wife, and can raise thunders, lightnings & blasts, and great tempestuous

illegible

figure: small simple triangle drawn beside the mention of `a triangle`.

Marchosias, Stolas, Phenix, Malphas, Raum#p114
Janua Magica Reserata — engraved plate (Marchosias, Stolas, Phenix, Malphas, Raum) · public-domain facsimile
Manuscript — Sloane MS 3825 (British Library), 17th c.
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TranscriptionEnglish (17th c.)

left folio

stormes and tempests over 26 Legions of spirits, his seale is this which

is to be worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Furfur in the upper part of the left folio; vertical character with three upper bars, horizontal crossbar, small circles or curls at the ends, and hanging inverted triangle beneath the axis.

The 35th spirit is called Marchosias, he is a great and mighty Marquis, appearing

at first in forme of a wolfe, having griffins wings, and a serpents taile vomiting

up fire out of his mouth, But afterwards at ye command of ye Exorcist, he putteth on

only ye shape of a man, and is a strong fighter he giveth true answers to all questions

and is very faithfull to ye Exorcist in doeing his Business, he was of ye order of Dominations, he governeth

30 Legions of spirits, he told his chief Master wch was Salomon, that after 1200 yeares he had

hopes to return to ye 7th throne &c: his seale is thus to be made & worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Marchosias centered below the entry; horizontal sign with a straight central bar, small vertical crossbar with cross, symmetrical lateral curls, circles at the ends and curved finials.

The 36th spirit is called Stolas, he is a great prince, illegible appearing in shape of

a night Raven at first before ye Exorcist but afterwards he taketh the image of a man &c:

he teacheth the art of Astronomy, & the vertues of hearbs & precious stones, he governeth

26 Legions of spirits, his seale is thus to be made & worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Stolas at the center of the left folio; broad rectangular character with square compartments, small internal circles, thick vertical and horizontal bars, lateral hooks and curved finials.

The 37th spirit in order is called Phenix he is a great Marquis, appeareth like ye

Bird Phenix having a childes voice; he singeth many sweet notes before ye Exorcist, wch he must not

regard, but by and by he must bid him put on humane shape, Then he will speake marvellously

of all wonderfull sciences, he is a good & excellent Poet, and will be willing to doe yr

request he hath hopes to returne to ye 7th Throne after 1200 yeares more, he governeth

20 Legions of spirits, his seale is this to be made & worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Phenix below the entry; rectangular and angular character with square modules, small circles, an extension toward the right, central descending stroke and a black stain covering the lower part.

The 38 spirit is called Halphas he is a great Earle and appeareth in ye forme of a

stock dove, and 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 warr to places appointed, he governeth

26 Legions of spirits, his seale is thus to be made & worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Halphas in the lower margin of the left folio; character partly cut off and crossed by striations, with long horizontal bar, rectangular blocks, lower vertical axis and small circular finials.

right folio

The 39th spirit in order is called Malphas, he appeareth at first like a Crow, but after

will put on humane shape at ye request of ye Exorcist, and speakes with a hoarse voice,

he is a mighty president and powerfull, he can build houses high towers, and can

bring to your knowledge ye enemies desires or thoughts, and whatsoever they have

done, he giveth good familiars, & if you make any sacrifices to him, he will receive it kindly

and willingly, But he will deceive him yt doth it; he governeth 40 Legions of spirits, his seale

is thus to be made & worne as a Lamen before you.

figure: seal of Malphas in the upper right part; character much darkened by stains and crossings-out, with horizontal strokes, knots or circles and extension toward a cross-shaped sign in the right margin.

The 40 spirit is called Raum, he is an Earle, & appeareth at first in ye forme of a

Crow but afterwards at ye command of ye Exorcist he putteth on humane shape, his office

is to steale Treasures out of kings houses and to carry it where he is commanded, and to destroy

Cities, and dignities of men, and to tell all things past, what is, & what will be, & to cause Love between

friends and foes; he was of ye order of Thrones, and governeth 30 Legions of spirits his seale

is this, which make and weare as a Lamen before you.

figure: annotation beside the seal of Raum: `this Exorcist is in ye Seale the use thereof at making`.

figure: seal of Raum at the center of the right folio; group of crossed-out characters, one curvilinear with long wavy stroke and small circles, another composed of vertical and horizontal bars, and another at the right with square modules, crosses and black stains.

The 41 spirit in order is called Focalor he is a great Duke strong & powerfull, appearing in ye forme

of a man with griffins wings, his office is to kill men, and to drowne them in ye waters, and

to overthrow ships of warre, for he hath power over both winds and seas, but he will not

hurt any man or thing, if he be commanded to ye contrary by ye Exorcist, he hath hopes

to returne to ye Throne after 1000 yeares, he governeth 30 Legions of spirits, his seale

is thus to be made as a Lamen.

figure: seal of Focalor under the entry; sign formed by vertical and diagonal strokes with small crossbars, a toothed motif at the left, central cross or trident and blackened base.

The 42 spirit is named Vepar he is a great Duke and appeareth as a mer-

maid, his office is to governe ye waters, and guide ships laden with armour he can make ye

seas rough & stormy and to appeare full of ships; he causeth men to dye

in 3 dayes by putrifying their sores and wounds, & causing wormes in them

illegible

Sabnock, Shax, Vine, Bifrons, Vual#p115
Janua Magica Reserata — engraved plate (Sabnock, Shax, Vine, Bifrons, Vual) · public-domain facsimile
Manuscript — Sloane MS 3825 (British Library), 17th c.
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TranscriptionEnglish (17th c.)

left folio

[continuacion de Vepar]

that he governeth 29 Legions of spirits, his seale is this to be made and

worne as a Limin &c.

figure: seal of Vepar in the upper part of the left folio; broad character with an upper line of arches and circles, descending vertical axes, small lower circles and a tail or triangular point toward the right.

The 43d spirit in order is illegible Sabnock illegible him in ye Brazen vessell is called

Sabnock he is a mighty great Marquis, & strong appearing in ye forme of an armed souldier,

wth a Lions head, ridding on a pale Coloured horse, his office is to build high towers, Castles and

Citties, and to furnish them wth armour, & to afflict men several dayes wth wounds & rotten

sores full of wormes, he giveth good familiars at ye command of ye Exorcist, he commandeth

50 Legions of spirits, his seale is thus to be made and worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Sabnock centered below the entry; horizontal sign with oval or tubular body crossed by vertical bars, three small upper circles, lower arch with hanging circle, triangular stroke at the left, curl at the far right and black stains covering part of the right side.

The 44th spirit in order is named Shax, he is a great Marquess & appeareth in ye forme

of a stock dove, speaking wth a hoarse & subtill voice, his office is to take away ye sight,

hearing & understanding of any man or woman, at ye command of ye Exorcist, & to steale

money out of kings houses, & carry it againe in 1200 yeares, if commanded, he will fetch

horses or any thing els if Required of ye Exorcist, but he must be commanded into a triangle

first, or else he will deceive him, & tell him many lyes, he can discover all things that are

hidden, or not kept by wicked spirits, he giveth good familiars, and rules, he governeth

30 Legions of spirits his seale is thus to be made and worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: two seals of Shax in the lower part of the left folio. The first, larger, is much blackened: it contains a horizontal oval or capsule with axes, internal triangle, several circular finials and a crossed-out central zone. The second, at the right, has a horizontal bar, central letter or angular form, an oval end with three toothed or flame-like points and small terminal circles.

right folio

The 45th spirit is called Vine, he is a great king & an Earle & appeareth in ye forme of

a Lyon ridding on a black horse wth a viper in his hand his office is to discover things hidden

witches, and things present past & to come, he at ye command of ye Exorcist will build towers

throw downe great stone walls, make waters Rough wth stormes &c. he governeth 35 Legions of

spirits, his seale is this wch make and weare as a Limin &c.

figure: seal of Vine below the entry; horizontal character with toothed or crenellated base, five small circles or knots in the upper part, triangular at the far right, three rectangular descenders and a large lower semicircular arch.

The 46th spirit is called, Bifrons, he is an Earle and appeareth in ye forme of a Monster

at first But afterwards at ye command of ye Exorcist he putteth on ye shape of a man, his

office is to make one knowing in Astrology & Geometry & other arts & sciences & virtues

of all hearbs, precious stones & woods, he changeth ye dead Bodyes & putteth them in one

another place, or lighteth candles, seemingly upon ye graves of ye dead, he hath under his

command 6 Legions of spirits, his seale is this, wch to be worne and beareth unto &c.

figure: marginal annotation beside the seal of Bifrons, partly legible: `14 ... d` and `116: C`.

figure: seal of Bifrons below the entry; elongated figure resembling an insect or ship, with darkened head at the left, upper cover with triangles and small circles, several hanging legs or supports ending in squares, and two curved tails with circles at the right.

The 47th spirit is called Vual. he is a great and mighty strong duke; he appeareth in ye forme

of a mighty dromedary at first, But after awhile he putteth on humane shape,

and speaketh in ye Egyptian tongue, but not perfectly, his office is to procure ye Love of

women, and to tell things past present and to come, and also to procure friendship betweene

friends & foes, he was of ye order of Potestates, he governeth 37 Legions of spirits, his seale

is thus to be made and worne as a Lamen before you &c.

figure: seal of Vual centered below the entry; rectangular and angular character, with broken-line or crenellated form, three main vertical modules, small hook above at the left, cross or small sign below at the right and a black stain covering the lower center.

The 48th spirit is called Haagenti he is a great president, appearing in ye forme of

a mighty Bull wth griffins wings at first, But afterwards at ye command of ye Exorcist he

putteth on humane shape, his office is to make men wise, & to instruct them in

divers things, to transmute all mettals into gold, & to change wine into water & water

illegible

Haagenti, Crocell, Furcas, Balam, Alloces, Cai#p116
Janua Magica Reserata — engraved plate (Haagenti, Crocell, Furcas, Balam, Alloces, Cai) · public-domain facsimile
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TranscriptionEnglish (17th c.)

left folio

[continuacion de Haagenti]

knowing, he commandeth 33 Legions of spirits, his seale is thus to be made & worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Haagenti in the upper part of the left folio; horizontal character with three rectangular compartments, small terminal circles at left and right, three vertical shafts ending above in circle or loop, and lower pendants with small crosses or drops.

The 49th spirit is named Crocell, he appeareth in ye forme of an angel, he is a great & strong

duke, speaking something mystically of hidden things, he teacheth ye art of geometry & ye

Liberall sciences, he at ye command of ye Exorcist will make great noises, like ye running of

great waters, although there be none, he warmeth waters, and discovereth Bathes &c

he was of ye order of potestates illegible he declared to Salomon, before his fall, he governeth 48

Legions of spirits, his Character or marke is thus to be made, and worne as a Lamen before you.

figure: seal of Crocell centered below the entry; shield- or vessel-shaped sign with lateral wings, upper horizontal bar with three posts topped by small circles, internal crossbars, central lower cross or foot and small triangle at the base.

The 50th spirit in order is called Furcas, he is a knight & appeareth in ye forme and similitude

of a cruell old man wth a long Beard and an hoary head, sitting on a pale coloured horse

wth a sharpe weapon in his hand, his office is to teach ye art of Philosophy, Astronomy,

Rhetorick, Logick, Chiromancy & Pyromancy in all their partes perfectly, he hath

under his power 20 Legions of spirits, his seale or marke is this wch make & weare as a Lamen.

figure: seal of Furcas under the entry; vertical rectangular character with three panels, small circles within the panels, upper posts with rings, black stains on both sides and lower finials with small central triangular form.

The 51 spirit in order is called Balam, he is a Terrible great & a powerfull king, appearing wth three heads,

The first is like a Bulls, The second like a Mans & ye third like a Rams head he hath a serpents

taile & Eyes flaming, riding upon a furious Beare carrying a goshawke on his fist he speaketh

wth a hoarse voyce, giving true answeres of things past present & to come, he maketh men to goe

invisible and wittie, he governeth 40 Legions of spirits his seale is thus made; & to be worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Balam in the lower part of the left folio; horizontal character with central ascending axis in the form of trident or branch, terminal circles, small triangles and lateral loops; the right end contains forms resembling letters or double hooks.

right folio

The 52d spirit is called Alloces -- he is a great & mighty strong duke appearing in forme

of a souldier riding on a great horse, illegible is like a Lyons, very red, having Eyes flaming,

his speech is hoarse & very Bigg; his office is to teach ye art of Astronomy & all ye

Liberall sciences, he Bringeth good familiars & ruleth 36 Legions of spirits, his seale is

thus made, & to be worne &c.

figure: seal of Alloces below the entry; two nearby characters: one rectangular with vertical bars, circles in corners and a black stain at the base; another smaller one at the right with horizontal crossbars, vertical shafts and strong lower stain.

The 53 spirit is called Caim, he is a great president & appeareth in ye forme of a Bird

called a Thrush at first; but afterwards he putteth on ye shape of a man carrying

in his hand a sharpe sword; he seemeth to answer in Burning ashes, he is a good disputer,

his office is to give unto ye understanding of all Birds, lowing of Bullocks, Barking

of doggs & other Creatures; & also ye noise of waters, and giveth very true answeres

of things to come, he was of ye order of angels, but now ruleth 30 Legions of Infernall

spirits, his seale is this wch weare as a Lamen.

figure: seal of Caim below the entry; elongated and horizontal character, resembling an animal figure or ship, with rounded head at the left, small circles and internal points, central vertical post topped with circle, tail or hook at the right and large black stains in the lower part.

The 54th spirit is in order called Murmur, he is a great duke & an Earle, appearing

in ye forme of a souldier, riding on a griffin illegible a Dukes crowne on his head, there goeth

before him two of his Ministers wth great Trumpets; his office is to teach Philosophy

perfectly, and to constrain soules deceased, to come before the Exorcist to answer those things that

shall be asked them, if he desireth, he was partly of ye order of Thrones & partly of angels,

Ruleth now 30 Legions of spirits, his seale is thus wch is to be worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Murmur between the entries of Murmur and Orobas; much blackened character, with star-like or radial form, several lateral curved arms and central stain hiding the details.

The 55th spirit is called Orobas, he is a mighty great prince appearing at first

like an horse; But afterwards at ye command of ye Exorcist he putteth on ye Image of a man;

his office is to discover all things past present & to come and to give dignities & places

& ye favour of friends & foes; he giveth true answeres of Divinity & of ye creation of ye

world, he is faithfull to ye Exorcist, & never suffers him to be tempted by any

spirit.

figure: seal of Orobas in the lower right part; rectangular reticulated character, partly covered by black stains, with horizontal crossbars, small terminal circles or loops and several vertical posts.

Gemory, Ose, Amy, Orias, Vapula, Zagan, Valac,#p117
Janua Magica Reserata — engraved plate (Gemory, Ose, Amy, Orias, Vapula, Zagan, Valac,) · public-domain facsimile
Manuscript — Sloane MS 3825 (British Library), 17th c.
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TranscriptionEnglish (17th c.)

left folio

[continuacion de Orobas]

spirit he governeth 20 Legions of spirits, his seal is thus [must] be made & worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Orobas in the upper part of the left folio; horizontal rectangular character, with internal compartments, small circles and crosses, three upper triangles or teeth, loops at the right and an extension ending in a circle.

The 56 spirit is called Gemory he is a strong and powerfull duke appearing in the

forme of a Beautifull woman, wth a Dutches Crownett tyed about her middle, riding on a great

Camell; his office is to tell of all things past present & to come; and of treasures hidden

and wt it lyeth in, & procureth ye Love of women, both young & old; he governeth 26

Legions of spirits, his seale is thus made & worne as a Lamen before ye Exorcist in time of working.

figure: seal of Gemory under the entry; blackened character with toothed or triangular upper crossbar, three vertical shafts, small terminal circles, a high central cross or axis and large black stains hiding part of the tracing.

The 57 spirit is called Ose, he is a great president & appeareth like a Leopard at

first; But after a little time he putteth on ye shape of a man; his office is to make

one cunning in ye Liberall sciences & to give true answeres of divine & secret things;

and to change a man in any shape that ye Exorcist desireth, so that he that is changed,

will not thinke any other thing but that he is that Creature or thing he is Changed into, he

governeth 30 Legions of spirits; his seale is this wch weare as a Lamen.

figure: seal of Ose between the entries of Ose and Amy; rectangular and symmetrical figure with lateral finials, circles in the corners, a central saltire and several internal compartments; a vertical black stain covers the right zone.

The 58th spirit is called Amy, he is a great president & appeareth at first in ye

forme of a flaming fire, But after a while he putteth on ye shape of a man, & his

office is to make one wonderous knowing in Astrology & all ye Liberall sciences; he giveth good

familiars, & can bewray treasures, yt are kept by spirits; he governeth 36 Legions of

spirits, his seale is this wch weare as a Lamen illegible.

figure: seal of Amy in the lower middle zone, much deteriorated; vertical character with several crossbars and lateral appendages, almost covered by large black microfilm stains.

The 59th spirit is named Orias, he is a great Marques, and appeareth in ye forme of a

Lyon riding on a mighty horse, wth a Serpents taile holding in his Right hand 2 great Serpents

hissing; his office is to teach ye vertues of ye stars, & know ye Mansions of ye planets

and how to understand their vertues; also he [can] transformeth men, giveth dignities,

places, and confirmations & ye favour of friends & foes, he governeth 30 Legions of

spirits, his seale is this, to be made & worne &c.

figure: seal of Orias in the lower part of the left folio; broad character with structure of two towers or lateral columns, circular finials at the upper ends, central axis in Y- or branch-form, and lower rectangular feet.

right folio

The 60th spirit is called Vapula he is a great and mighty strong duke, appearing

in ye forme of a Lyon, wth griffins wings; his office is to make men knowing in all Handy-

craft or professions also in Philosophy & other sciences, he governeth 36 Leg-

ions of spirits, his seal or Character is thus made and is to be worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Vapula centered below the entry; compact character resembling crown or pedestal, with two lateral scrolls, three upper shafts, high central circle, internal horizontal bar and small lower drops.

The 61 spirit is called Zagan, he is a mighty great king & president and appeareth at first

in ye forme of a Bull wth griffins wings, But afterwards he putteth on humane shape

he maketh men witty, and can turne wine into water & Blood into wine, and also water into

wine he can turne all Mettalls into Coyne of that dominion ye mettles are of & can make

fooles wise he governeth 33 Legions of spirits, his seal is thus made &c and is to be worne as a Lamen.

figure: seal of Zagan under the entry, crossed by horizontal streaks; elongated character with broken line, small circles at the ends, descending vertical shafts, a central arched segment and square or comb-like finials at the right.

The 62 spirit is called Valac, he is a mighty great president & appeareth like a

Boy wth angels wings riding on a 2 headed dragon; his office is to give true answeres

of hidden treasures; and to tell where serpents may be seen, wch he will

bring and deliver to ye Exorcist without any force or strength he governeth 30 Le-

-gions of spirits, his seale is thus made & worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Valac in the lower center of the right folio; two adjoining signs, one star-like with vertical and horizontal axis, terminal circles and small saltire strokes, and another black curved sign in the form of hook or thick crescent.

The 63 spirit is called Andras, he is a great Marquis, appearing in ye forme of an

angell wth a head like a Black night Raven, riding upon a black & strong wolfe wth

a sharpe bright sword [flourishing] in his hand his office is to sow discord if ye

Exorcist hath not a care he will kill him and his fellowes he governeth Legions 30.

of spirits his seale is thus to be made [and worne] as a Lamen before you illegible.

figure: seal of Andras in the lower part of the right folio; rectangular character with several horizontal crossbars, circles at the left and upper ends, small internal circles, curved finial at the right and black stain at the base.

Flauros, Andrealphus, Cimeies, Amduscias, Beli#p118
Janua Magica Reserata — engraved plate (Flauros, Andrealphus, Cimeies, Amduscias, Beli) · public-domain facsimile
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TranscriptionEnglish (17th c.)

left folio

The 64th spirit is named Flauros, he is a great duke and appeareth at first like a

mighty terrible and strong Leopard, but afterwards at ye Command of ye Exorcist he

putteth on ye shape of a man wth fiery Eyes and a Terrable Countenance; he giveth

True answeres of all things past present as to come, but unless he be Commanded into

a Triangle, he will Lye in all these things and deceive or beguile ye Exorcist in other

things or Business, he will gladly talke illegible, and of ye Creation of ye world

and of his and all other spirits fall, he destroyeth and burneth those that are ye

Exorcist Enimies if he requesteth it, and will not suffer him to be Tempted by any

spirit or otherwise; he governeth 36 Legions of spirits, his seal is thus to be made & worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Flauros centered below the entry; small and blackened character, with vertical shaft topped by cross, lower circle, two symmetrical lateral masses with scrolls or hooks, and black stains covering part of the tracing.

The 65 spirit is called Andrealphus, he is a mighty great Marquis appearing at

first in ye forme of Peacock wth great noise, but afterward he putteth on humane shape

he can teach perfectly geometry, all things belonging to measuring, also Astronomy, he

maketh men very subtill and cunning therein, he can transform a man into ye likeness of a

Bird he governeth 30 Legions of spirits his seale is this wch is to be worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Andrealphus under the entry; horizontal character with straight upper bar, large lower curve toward the left, small terminal circles, central vertical post, upper-right rectangular section and black triangular or pendulous finial at the bottom.

The 66 spirit is called, Cimeies he is a great Marquis & strong & powerfull appearing

like a valiant souldier, riding upon a goodly black horse, he ruleth over all spirits in ye partes

Affrica, his office is to teach perfectly grammer Rhetorick Logick and discovereth treasures

& things lost or hidden, he can make a man seeme like a souldier of his owne likeness he

governeth 20 Legions of spirits but more illegible in Affrica, his seale is thus

is thus made & worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Cimeies in the lower center of the left folio; elongated rectangular character, with internal compartments, small circles at the left end and on the lower line, short vertical shafts, curved finial to the right and small stains under the sign.

The 67 spirit is named Amduscias, he is a strong & great duke appearing

at first like an unicorn, but at ye Commandment of ye Exorcist he standeth

right folio

standeth before him in humane shape causing Trumpets and all manner of Musicall

Instruments to be heard but not seene also Trees to bend and incline according to ye Exorcists will.

he giveth Excellent familiars & ruleth 29 Legions of spirits his seale is thus formed & is to be worne as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Amduscias under the continuation of the entry; horizontal character with a large circle on the left divided by small internal circles, vertical shaft with cross and circle, lower hanging rhombus, triangle or point toward the right and angular finial resembling a key.

The 68 spirit is called Belial, he is a mighty king and powerfull, he was created next after

Lucifer and is of his order; he appeareth in ye forme of a Beautifull Angell sitting in a fierie

Chariot, speaking wth a comely voice, declaring that he fell first amongst ye worthier sort, that

were before Michael & other heavenly angels, his office is to distribute

preferments of senatorships, and to cause favour of friends & foes, he giveth Excellent

familiars & governeth 80 Legions of spirits. Note this King Belial

must have offerings sacrifices & gifts presented to him by ye Exorcist or else he will not

give True answeres to his demands; But then he taryeth not one houre in ye truth, except he

be constrained by divine power his seale is this which weare as a Lamen, before ye Exorcist &c.

figure: seal of Belial under the entry; broad character with crenellated or toothed upper part, two main shafts, small hanging circles, side crosses, a central black stain and a lower finial.

The 69 spirit is called Decarabia, he appeareth in ye forme of a star in ye Pentacle

at first; but afterwards at Command of ye Exorcist, he putteth on ye Image of a man,

his office is to discover ye vertues of hearbs and precious stones, and to make ye similitude

of all birds fly before ye Exorcist, and to tary wth him singing, and Drinking as naturall

birds do, he governeth 30 Legions of spirits his seale is this which weare as a Lamen &c.

figure: seal of Decarabia under the entry; saltire-shaped character with four diagonal arms ending in circles, small crescent above, crescent below, cross near the center, sign resembling a key or letter on the left and black stain hiding the central crossing.

The 70 spirit in order is called Seere he is a mighty prince and powerfull under Amaymon

king of ye East, he appeareth in ye forme of a beautifull man, riding on a strong horse wth

wings, his office is to goe & come, and to bring abundance and to carry or recarry

any thing where thou wilt have it, and it comes in a twinkling of an Eye or moment,

he can pass over the whole Earth in ye twinkling of an Eye, he maketh a true relation of all sorts of theft, and of

illegible

Dantalion, Andromalius and Observations#p119
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left folio

Seere serveth him and obeyeth all other kings, he is Indifferent good Natured, willing

to do any thinge ye Exorcist desireth, he governeth 26 Legions of spirits his mark

or Seal is Thus made and is to be worne as a Lamin &c

figure: seal of Seere beside the end of the entry; small character in the form of two symmetrical lobes or wings, with a horizontal bar crossed by signs resembling crosses and small finials; to the right are strokes and black stains that prevent the whole sign from being distinguished.

The 71 spirit is called Dantalion. he is a great & Mighty duke appearing

in ye forme of a Man wth many faces, all like men & women & a Booke in his right

hand; his office is to teach all arts & sciences to any one, and to declare ye secrett

Councells of any one; for he knoweth ye Thought of all men and women,

and can change them at his will, he can cause Love and shew ye similitude of any one lett them be in wt place or part of ye world they will, he governeth

36 Legions of spirits his seal is this which is to be worne as a Lamin.

figure: seal of Dantalion centered under the entry; character with central vertical shaft, several horizontal bars, small circles at the ends and angular lower part resembling a Z or hook; the microfilm adds horizontal lines crossing the seal.

The 72 spirit in order is called Andromalius, he is a great and Mighty Earle appearing

in ye forme of a Man, holding a serpent in his hand, his office is to bring a Theefe

goods yl are stolen, Back, and to discover all wickednes, and underhand dealings & to punish

Thievs & other wicked people, to discover treasures that hidden, he ruleth 36 Le-

gions of spirits his seal is this wch is made or wore as a Lamin in time of action &c.

figure: seal of Andromalius under the entry; broad character formed by a vertical axis and three horizontal lines, with crosses and circles at the ends; the center and left are much blackened by ink or microfilm stains.

These are the 72 Mighty kings or Princes wch king Beliall commanded

into a vessell of Brasse in their Legions of whome Belial Bileth Asmoday & Gaap

wear the cheifest, illegible was placed in an order for Salomon never declared

why he thus bound them, and when he had thus bound them up & sealed ye vessell,

he by divine power cast & threw them into a deep lake or hole in Babilon, or the

Babilonians wondering to see a thinge there they were a long to get

the lake ye water gone, supposing to find a great Treasure; but in both they had broken

it open out flew all ye foresaid spirits Immediatly, and their Legions followed them,

and they were restored againe to their former places, But only Belial entered

into illegible

right folio

with a certaine Image, and there gave answers to those who did offer sacrifice unto

him as ye Babilonians did, for they offered sacrifice, & worshipped that Image as a God &c

Observations

Thou art to observe first ye Moones age: for ye working 2 to be odd dayes and which is

ye 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14 dayes old, as Salomon sayeth, and no other dayes are profitable &c

These seals of these 72 kings are to be made in Mettalls, The cheifest king in [signo planetario]

Marquisses in [signo lunar], Dukes in [signo jovial], Prelates in [signo marcial], Knights in [signo saturnino] & Presidents in [signo mercurial]

& Earles in [signo venusino] & [signo lunar] equally alike &c.

These 72 kings are under the power of Amaymon Corson Ziminiar & Goap

whose kings ruleing in ye 4 quarters East, West North, & south, and are not to be called

forth except it be upon great occasions But Invocated or commanded are, to send such

or such spirits under their rule and power, as is shewed in ye following Invocations or

conjurations &c

These kings may be bound from 9 to 12 of ye Clock at noone & from 3 till sun sett

Marquisses may be bound from 3 of ye Clock in ye after noon till nine at night, and

from 9 untill sunrising.

Dukes may be bound from sun rising till Noonday in a faire illegible

Prelates may be bound in any houre of the day;

Knights may be bound from ye dawning of ye day till illegible, & from illegible till sun illegible

Presidents may be bound in any houre of ye day, Excepting Twylight at night or other

Kings when the sun under the illegible &c.

Counts or Earles may be bound in any houre of the day or night &c

The another place where men must goe to those to be illegible &c.

Circle of Solomon#p120
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left folio

no text; folio almost blank

right folio

A Figure of the Circle of Solomon, that he made for to preserve himself

from the illegible of illegible evill Spirits &c

figure: double magic circle, headed `North` at the top and `South` at the bottom; in the left margin of the circle one reads `West`, and on the right side `East`. In the outer ring are divine, sephirotic and angelic names written following the circumference; among the legible names appear `Elohim`, `Binah`, `Aralim`, `Zaphkiel`, `Sabbathi`, `Hasmalim`, `Tzadkiel`, `Zedeck`, `Jehovah`, `Elohim`, `Haniel`, `Noga`, `Tzabaoth`, `Michael`, `Gabriel`, `Levanah`, `Adonai`, and `Ishim`; the rest is partly illegible because of stains and distortion.

figure: inside the circle is a square turned into a rhombus shape, with the word `Maister` in the center and small signs or letters around it. At the four vertices of the rhombus are crosses or marks; around it are read words such as `Air`, `Phra`, `Hod`, `Jeh`, `Onil`, `Vau` and `ho`, some inverted or rotated.

figure: four inner hexagrams, one toward each cardinal point; each contains a large letter in the center and smaller letters around it. The upper contains a `T`; the western contains a `T`; the eastern contains an `H`; the southern contains an `I` or similar character. Several surrounding letters are visible, such as `A`, `D`, `O`, `N`, `I`, although not all are distinguished with certainty.

figure: four small pentagrams outside the circle, near the corners of the right page; each has a central letter and the divided legend `Can ... ael` or `Can ... Dol`, with blackened strokes preventing all letters from being specified.

The Triangle that Salomon

commanded the disobedient

Spirits into, it is to be made

illegible foot from the circle,

and 3 foot over.

figure: magic triangle to the right of the circle, with a blackened central circle or space; around the triangle are partly read `Anaphaxeton`, `Primeumaton` and other sacred names or words, several covered by a large black stain and by horizontal streaks.

Note this distance to be had

upon illegible with the illegible

spirits &c

offeillegible the illegible

Seales and figures of Solomon#p121
Janua Magica Reserata — engraved plate (Seales and figures of Solomon) · public-domain facsimile
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left folio

Solomons sexangular figure -

figure: large circle with inscribed hexagram or six-angled figure. On the upper exterior part is a small double cross; there are marks or crosses at the side and lower vertices. Inside are read letters and fragments: `A`, `G`, `Te`, `fra`, `gram`, `Alpha`, `Omega`, `ma`, `ton`, `TAU`, and in the lower part large partly cut letters, among them `L`, `Tillegible`, `A`. In the center appears a tau or similar sign above the word `TAU`.

This [figure] [is to] be made on parchment made [of] a cats Skin and worne at the Brest & if

illegible and covered in a linnen cloath to which is to illegible those Spirits when they are

appeared & they may be compelled to its Odient and take a humane shape. &c

The Pantagonall figure of Solomon

figure: large pentagram inside a circle. At the upper vertex is a small double circle or loop; inside the pentagram are read `T` with sign, `tra`, `Adonai`, `Eheieh`, `Soluzem` or `Soluzen`, `Bellator` or similar word, `gram`, `ma`, `ton`, and other magic characters. In the lower center is a large character resembling a Hebrew letter or planetary sign. The lower part of the circle and the note under the figure are very lost.

line under the figure: mostly illegible; fragments can be distinguished `of it [illegible]`, `worne upon the Brest`, y `and by to be named by &c`.]

right folio

figure: small ring in the upper left part of the right folio, formed by a double circle with letters around the outer ring, partly covered by a black stain. In the center are curved signs and a small mark; around it are distinguished letters such as `A`, `E`, `T`, `O`, `N` or similar.

This Ring is to be made before the face

of the Exorcist to preserve him from

the stinking formes of spirits &c -

The Secret Seale of Salomon, which he bound and sealed up

the aforsaid Spirits with their Legions in a Brazen vessell &c.

figure: circular seal of Solomon. The outer circle contains magic signs or letters arranged around it; inside are horizontal lines, two rectangular bars, a central vertical figure topped by a circle and crossbars, and several curved or planetary signs on the circumference. To the right of the seal is a small isolated circle.

This secret Seale is to be made by one that is cleane both Inward and outward

and hath not defiled himself by any woman in the space of a Month, but

hath with fasting and prayers to God desired pardon of all his sinnes &c.

It is to be made [on a] Saturday or a Tuesday night at 12 of the clock

with the Blood of a Black Cock which never trod Hen, on virgin parchment

Note; on the illegible night the [Moone] be increasing in its [course] or so much time [make]

it with Allum, Raisins of the Sun, dates, illegible, Benjamin, Aloes, by this [seale]

Salomon compelled the aforsaid spirits into a Brazen vessell and sealed it up

with the same, he by it gained the love of all manner persons, and overcame in

Battle, for he threw it upon the water and hurt him.

Conformity

Brasse Vessell and Conjuration#p122
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224

The forme of the Brasse Vessell that Salomon shut these spirits in —

figure: large bronze vessel, with round body and wide neck, with shaded black lid or cover; two lateral handles in scroll form. Around the neck runs a band with Hebrew or pseudo-Hebrew characters, partially erased; around the belly runs another similar band with characters very blackened and partly lost. To the left and right of the upper band there are small signs or letters, similar to "S" and "N".

The said seale foresaid was made in Brasse to cover the [vessell] with at ye edges

The other materiall is a vessell or sword, or neither cup, a long [illegible] with [illegible] Linner, with shoes and other Clothes for ye purpose also a girdle of Lyons skin 3 Inches broad, with all the names about it as is about the uttermost round circle of this vessell, perfumed in a chaffingdish of Charcoales kindled to put the fumigations to smother [illegible] perfumes, yea prepared for action; also annointing oyle to annoint ye Temple with & faire water to wash ye selves in, to being able to say afterwards ye 18th Psalme purge me wth Hysope &c. Then shall be cleane; Thou shalt wash me & I shall be whiter then [illegible] the order or rule given unto perticulars, you must say by ye figurative mystery of the holy [illegible] oyle, or otherwise, I will cloath me with ye armour of Salvation in ye strength of the highest Ancor Amacor Anides Theodonius Anitor, &c that my God God may guide throughly ordring the Adonay, and [illegible] grace & glory wth for ever & ever Amen.

114

After I have done in manner agreeable to God according to your worke, as Solomon hath commanded the formes that follow used for any particular art is showed in ye part of this Book wch is called Artem Novam &c.

The Conjuration for to call forth any of the foresaid Spirits.

I conjure and require you spirit N. & bying the power armed from ye supreame Majesty I throughly command you by Bedalemens, Baldachiensis, Paulumachia Apologia [marginalia: Edes; and ye most powerfull princes] Genio Liachidi ministerio of Tartarean Bats, spirits princes of ye seat of Apologia, in ye ninth Region; I exorcise & powerfully command you spirit N. in and by him that said ye word, and it was done; and by all ye holy and most glorious names of ye most holy and true God, and by these his most holy names, Adonai, El, Elohim, Elohe, Zebeoth, Elion, Escerchieiah, Tetragrammaton, Saday, [illegible] Char you for throughly appearing here before us at or before me J. C. in a faire and womanly shape, without any deformity or ugly shew and without delay doe ye come from all parts of ye world to make most rationall answer unto all things wch I shall ask of you; and come ye peaceably visibly and affably without delay, manifesting it before, being conjured by ye eternall living and true God, Helioren I conjure you by ye [illegible] and true name of your God that you be obedient unto and by ye name of ye King, is called under unto you, Chat forthwith you come without tarrying and fulfill my desires, and command, and persist unto ye End, according to my Intentions and I conjure ye by him where all Creatures are obedient and by this ineffable name Tetragrammaton Jehovah, wch being heard ye Elements are over- thrown; the aire is shaken, the sea runneth back, the fire is quenched, the Earth trembleth, and all ye hosts of Celestialls, Terrestriall or Infernall doe tremble and are troubled and confounded together; that you come visible and quickly with humane with a faire countenance intelligible, and without any ambiguity, bringing come ye in name Adonai Zebeoth, Adonai Amiorem, come come obeying you Salom[on] Adonay, Saday; [illegible]

Say this after [illegible] and if he come not, say as followeth.

figure: In the left margin of the lower part of the right folio appears a small ornamental sign or magical character in the form of a spiral and interlaced strokes; near the lower center there is a black stain beside an "N:" or similar abbreviation.

[illegible] in most mighty and [illegible] unto you spirit [illegible] with most strong ye name of Adam, Baruch, spa[ke] by ye name Joth wch Jacob heard from ye angel wrestling with him, and was delivered from hands of Esau his Brother, and by ye name of God Agla, wch Lot heard and was saved with his family, and by ye name Anaphexaton [illegible]

Brasse Vessell and Byland Spirits#p123
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The forme of the Brasse Vessell that Salomon shut these spirits in —

figure: large bronze vessel, with round body and wide neck, with shaded black lid or cover; two lateral handles in scroll form. Around the neck runs a band with Hebrew or pseudo-Hebrew characters, partially erased; around the belly runs another similar band with characters very blackened and partly lost. To the left and right of the upper band there are small signs or letters, similar to "S" and "N".

The said seale foresaid was made in Brasse to cover the [vessell] with at ye edges

The other materiall is a seayve or sword, or neither cup, a long mantell with hood of Linnen, with shoes and other Clothes for ye purpose also a girdle of Lyons skin 3 Inches broad, with all the names about it as is about the uttermost round circle of this vessell, perfumed in a chaffingdish of Charcoales kindled to put the fumigations to smother [illegible] perfumes, yea prepared for action; also annointing oyle to annoint ye Temple with & faire water to wash ye selves in, to being able to say afterwards ye 18th Psalme purge me wth Hysope &c. Then shall be cleane; Thou shalt wash me & I shall be whiter then the order or rule given unto perticulers, you must say by ye figurative mystery of the holy odfericks or odstrinck; I will cloath me with ye armour of Salvation in ye strength of the highest Ancor Amacor Anides Theodonius Anitor, &c that my God God may guide throughly ordring the Adonay, and [illegible] grace & glory wth for ever & ever Amen.

114

After I have done in manner agreeable to God according to your worke, as Salomon hath commanded the formes that Salomon used for any particular art is shewed in ye other part of this Book wch is called Artem Novam &c.

The Conjuration for to call forth any of the byland spirits.

I conjure and require you spirit N. as being wth power armed from ye supreame Majesty I throughly command you by Bedalemens, Baldachiensis, Paulumachia Apologia [marginalia: Edes; and ye most powerfull princes] Genio Liachidi ministerio of Tartarean Bats, spirits princes of ye seat of Apologia, in ye ninth Region; I exorcise & powerfully command you spirit N. in and by him that said ye word, and it was done; and by all ye holy and most glorious names of ye most holy and true God, and by these his most holy names, Adonai, El, Elohim, Elohe, Zebeoth, Elion, Escerchieiah, Tetragrammaton, Saday, [illegible] Char you for throughly appearing here before us at or before me J. C. in a faire and womanly shape, without any deformity or ugly shew and without delay, doe ye come from all parts of ye world to make most rationall answer unto all things wch I shall ask of you; and come ye peaceably visibly and affably without delay, manifesting it before, being conjured by ye eternall living and true God, Helioren I conjure you by ye [illegible] and true name of your God that you be obedient unto and by ye name of ye King, is called under unto you, Chat forthwith you come without tarrying and fulfill my desires, and command, and persist unto ye End, according to my Intentions and I conjure ye by him where all Creatures are obedient and by this ineffable name Tetragrammaton Jehovah, wch being heard ye Elements are over- thrown; the aire is shaken, the sea runneth back, the fire is quenched, the Earth trembleth, and all ye hosts of Celestialls, Terrestriall or Infernall doe tremble and are troubled and confounded together; that you come visible and quickly with humane with a faire countenance intelligible, and without any ambiguity, bringing come ye in name Adonai Zebeoth, Adonai Amiorem, come come obeying you Salomon Adonay, Saday; [illegible]

Say this as After [illegible] and if he come not, say as followeth.

figure: In the left margin of the lower part of the right folio appears a small ornamental sign or magical character in the form of a spiral and interlaced strokes; near the lower center there is a black stain beside an "N:" or similar abbreviation.

I conjure, require and command you spirit N. to appeare visible to us by ye most mighty this Creation from gathering in a paire without any deformity, and visibly in ye names of him ye name of Adam, Baruch, spa[ke] by ye name Joth wch Jacob heard from ye angel wrestling with him, and was delivered from ye hands of Esau his Brother, and by ye name of God Agla, wch Lot heard and was saved with his family, and by ye name Anaphexaton [illegible]

Primeumaton and Invocating the King#p124
Janua Magica Reserata — engraved plate (Primeumaton and Invocating the King) · public-domain facsimile
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Aaron heard and spake and became wise and by the name Schemes Amathia Josua called upon and the sun stood still; and by the name Emanuel wch the 3 Children Sedrach Mesach and Abednigo sang in ye midst of ye fiery furnace and were delivered; and by the name Alpha & Omega which Daniel named & destroyed the Bell & ye Dragon, & by the name Zebaoth which Moses named, & all the Rivers & waters in the Land of Aegypt was turned into blood & by the name Escerchie Oriston wch Moses named, & all the Rivers brought forth froggs, they went into ye houses of ye Egyptians, destroying all things; & by the name Elion wch Moses called upon, & there was great haile, such as never was since the Creation of the world to that Day, & by the name Adonay wch Moses named And there came up [beasts] throughout all the land of Egypt and devoured all that the Haile left; and by the name Hagios, and by the seale of Adonay and by Otheos. — Hcyros, Athenatos; Paracletus and by the holy and sacred name Agla; On, Tetragrammaton and by the dreadfull Judgement of god, and by Michael of glasse, which is before the face of the divine Majesty; who is mighty and most powerfull and by the four beasts before the Throne having Eyes before and behind, and by the fire round about the Throne, and by the holy angell of heaven, and by the mighty wisdome of god, and by the seat of Baldachia, and by thy name Primeumaton which Moses named and the Earth opened and swallowed up Chora, Dathan & Abram, That you make true and faithfull answers, to all my demands and to performe all my desires, so farr upon office you are capable to performe thereof. come ye peaceable visible, and affable, now without delay, to manifest what I desire, speakeing with a perfect and cleare voyce, sticking it unto my understanding &c.

figure: simple horizontal line under the paragraph; below remain three very pale lines, apparently a note or instruction, almost entirely illegible.

I conjure the spirit N. by all [illegible] and [illegible] in ye of the most great and incom- comprehensible Lord god of Host, that you come quickly without delay, from all parts and places of the world to make rationall answer to my demands and that visible and affable, speaking with a voice Intelligible to my understanding as aforesaid, I conjure and con- straine you spirit N. by all aforesaid and by these seven names by wch wise Salomon bound these and his fellowes in a vessell of Brasse, Adonay, Prerai, Tetragrammaton; Anephexeton, Inessentatall, Pathatumon, & Itemon. That you appeare here before this Circle, to fulfill my will in all things, that shall seeme good unto me and if you be disobedient and refuse to come, Invoked in the power and by the vertue of the name of ye supream and everlasting god, who created both you and me and all the whole world in six dayes and what is contained in it Eye-Saray, and by the powr of [illegible]

115

If his name Primeumaton; which commandeth the whole hoste of Heaven, Curse you and deprive you, from all your office, Joy & place and binde you in the depth of ye Bottomlesse pit there to remaine unto the last Judgement, and I will bind you into Eternall fires, into the lake of fire and Brimstone, unless you come forthwith and appeare before this Circle to doe my will therefore come and by these holy names Adonay, Zebeoth, Adonay, Amiorem; come ye de Adonay commandeth you. ~~~~~~

[figure: Thick horizontal line or rule with capped ends, used as a divider.]

If you come so farr and yet doth not appeare, you may drive his spirit to some other place by his King, and cannot come and if it be so, invocate the Kinge [Abarich] to send him. But if he doth not come still, Then you may be sure he is bound in Chaines in hell: and he is not in the custody of his King. So if you would desire to call him

figure: horizontal cartouche formed by parallel lines; inside runs a sequence of magic or pseudo-Hebrew characters, with small strokes, dots, crosses and angular shapes. At the right end it ends with a prolonged wavy line. The band is partly covered by microfilm streaks.

[figure: Thick horizontal line or rule with capped ends, used as a divider.]

For to Invocate the Kinge say as followeth. —

O you great mighty and powerfull Kinge Amaymon; who beareth rule by the power of the supreame god EL over all spirits both upper and Inferior of the Infernall order in the Dominion of the Earth; I invocate and command you by the especiall and truest name of your god and by god that you worship and obey, and by the seale of the Creation & by his most mighty & powerfull name of god Jehovah Tetragrammaton, who cast you out of Heaven, with all other of the Infernall spirits and by all ye most powerfull and great names of god who created Heaven, Earth & hell, and all things contained in them, and by their powers and vertues & by ye name Primeumaton who commandeth the whole hoste of heaven; that you cause subject spirit N. to come unto me here before this Circle in a faire and gracious visible forme to me or any other Creature, and to answere truely and faithfully to all my desires, That in no wise you suffer dishonour, in knowing or obtaining any matter or thing wch I shall require to him to performe or to accomplish, through the power of god EL, who created & disposeth all things both Celestiall ayeriall, Terrestriall and Infernall. —

After you have Invocated the King in this manner, heare or there you know, when ye spirit you would have called forth by the aforesaid conjuration, wheather them be at time together, and he will come without doubt if not already found in second time or thrice. But if he doth not come, Add the spirit, hence to be end of ye second conjuration and he will ye should come, of both bound in chaines, for the chaines will break of from him and he will be at liberty. &c.

[figure: Final horizontal line with capped ends.]

Conjuration and Citation#p125
Janua Magica Reserata — engraved plate (Conjuration and Citation) · public-domain facsimile
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the Science Arts called the Spirits Chains cause the spirit that Resisteth ~~~~~

O thou wicked and disobedient spirit because thou hast rebelled and not obeyed nor regarded my words, wch I have rehearsed they being all most glorious and incomprehensible names of the great Maker and creator of you and me and all the world, by the power of these names wch no creature is able to resist, I doe curse you into the depth of ye Bottamlesse pitt, there to remaine untill the day of doome in Chaines of fire and Brimstone unquenchable, unles you forthwith come and appeare before this Circle, in this Triangle illegible in a faire comely shape and visible in & by the name Adonai Zeboath, Adonay Amiorem; come, come, why stay you? Adonay commandeth you.

figure: simple horizontal rule, slightly broken, located under the line of divine names.

If thou wilt have proceeded so farr and he doth not come, Then write his name and seale in virgin paper and put it into a Black Box with Brimstone, assa fetida and such things that beare a stinking strong smell, and bind the Box round with a wire; and hang it on the point of your sword, and hold it over the fire of Charcole, and say at the first still (it being placed) avoid, that you keep in if to come) ~~~~~ I conjure thee you fire by him that made thee and all other good creatures in the world, that you torment burne and consume this spirit N. everlastingly. I condemn thee thou spirit N. into fire everlasting, because thou art disobedient and obey not the command nor kept the precepts of the lord thy god, neither will thou appeare to nor obey me nor my invocations, having thereby called you forth, you am the torment of ye most high and Infernall lord god of host Jehovah, and deprived and banished by his Celestiall power and permission, neither come thou near me nor to shew my presence, hear made unto you, for to your detriment, and cast upon you and upon thy illegible disobedience and obstinacie, and therefore I shall excommunicate you and destroy thy name and seale which I have here written in this boxe and shall burne them in immortall fire and bury them in oblivion that oblivion which hereafter medially cometh say you are visible affably, friendly, and courteously here unto me before this Circle in the Triangle, in a faire and comely forme and in no wise terrible hurtfull or fright- full to me or any other creature whatsoever upon the face of the Earth, and make rationall answers to my requests and doe forthwith my desire in all things that shall make knowne you &c.

If he cometh not yet, say as followeth.

Now O thou spirit N. since you are still pernicious, and disobedient, and will not appeare unto me to answer to such things as I should demand of you or would have desired in obedience, in the door in the name and by the power and dignity of the omnipotent immortall lord god of host Jehovah Tetragrammaton, the only creator of heaven Earth and hell and all that in them is who is the marvellous disposer of all things both visible and invisible curse you and deprive you from all your office, Joy and place, and do bind thee in ye depths of ye Bottomless pit, there to remaine untill the day of Judgement, day into the lake of fire & Brimstone which is prepared for all rebellion wicked and obstinate spirits, let all the

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holy company of Heaven curse thee, The Sun, Moone and all the host of heaven curse thee, I curse thee into the fire unquenchable, & Torments unspeakable, and as thy name and seale is contained in this box, chained and bound up, and shall be choaked in Sulphurous & stinking substance and burne in this materiall fire, so in the name Jehovah, and by the power and dignity of these three names, Tetragrammaton, Anephezeton & Primeumaton cast thee, O thou disobedient spirit N., into that lake of fire which is prepared for the damned and cursed spirits, and there to remaine untill the day of doome, and never more to be remembered of before the face of God, who shall come to Judge the quick and the dead and the world by fire.

figure: simple horizontal rule, centered under the paragraph.

Here the Exorcist must put the Box into the fire and by and by he will come; But before you come quickly to the fire that the Box is in and make it quench, perfuming and annoynting him illegible and when you have quenched the fire make perfume that you give him of a sweet odor, with alumen cleanly saying. Behold the conclusion of your disobedient; Behold the Pentacle of Salomon which I have brought here before thy presence. Behold the person of ye exorcist who is called Octino- mos, in the midst of the Exorcisme who is armed by god and without fear; who potently Invocateth you and commandeth you, therefore make rationall answers to my demands and be obedient to me your master in the name of ye Lord Bathat, rushing upon Abrac Abeor, coming upon Aberer. ~~~~~

figure: simple horizontal rule, centered under the final line of the paragraph.

Then when or he will be obedient and bid you aske what you will for then aske wch deed be good to fulfill your desire and demands, and when they are all appeared and ye have dismissed them begin to make them you use to say; wicked spirits or most noble kings or kings say you are welcome unto me because I called you through him who is called both Reachon illegible in the end all that is contained in them, and you have obeyed also by the same power that created you, lord I binde you that you remaine affably and visibly here before this Circle or before this Circle in this Triangle and to shew a plaine reason to us and not to depart without my license untill you have faithfully and truely performed my will without any fallacie &c. ~~~~~~~~~~

figure: very pale and scattered strokes beneath the paragraph, with no recognizable form; they do not form a table or complete seal.

O thou spirit N. because thou hast yet delayed thy selfe & not [feared], and hast readily and willingly to come at my first and stood near before this Circle here to depart into thy proper place without doing anything or danger to any man or Beast, depart stay and be ever ready to come at my call, being duly exorcised and conjured by ye sacred rites of Magicke, I charge thee to withdraw, peaceably and quietly; and the peace of god be ever continued between me and thee.

After you have given the spirit license, you are not to goe out of your Circle untill they be gone and you have made more orisons, and thanked god almighty for that bestowed upon you in granting you your desires and delivering you from the malice of thine enemy the Divell.

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