The Lesser Key of Solomon is one of the most famous grimoires in Western occultism. Compiled anonymously in the 17th century, it contains five books: Ars Goetia, Ars Theurgia-Goetia, Ars Paulina, Ars Almadel, and Ars Notoria. The most well-known section, the Ars Goetia, documents 72 demons that King Solomon supposedly controlled using a magical ring and seals.
This guide focuses on the demons specifically named in the Ars Goetia and mentioned in the source text. Each spirit has a unique sigil, power, and rank. If you intend to summon any of these spirits, always use a magic circle and proper ritual protections.
List of Demons from the Ars Goetia (with Powers)
1. Bael
Appears as a man, cat, toad, or all three. Grants the power of invisibility.
2. Agares
Teaches all languages, causes earthquakes, and bestows noble titles.
3. Vassago
Good-natured. Reveals things past and future. Finds lost or hidden items.
4. Samigina
Appears as a small horse or ass. Teaches sciences and speaks of souls who died in sin.
5. Marbas
Reveals secrets, causes and cures diseases, grants mechanical wisdom.
6. Valefor
A good familiar but tempts theft.
7. Amon
Reveals past and future, causes feuds, reconciles disputes.
8. Barbatos
Understands animal languages, reveals hidden treasures, and reconciles people.
9. Paimon
Powerful king. Teaches sciences, controls others, gives familiars. Requires offerings.
10. Buer
Heals illness, teaches philosophy and herbology. Provides familiars.
11. Gusion
Reveals all things past, present, and future. Reconciles friendships.
12. Sitri
Inflames lust and reveals nudity.
13. Beleth
Fierce at first. Grants love and must be summoned within a triangle using a hazel wand.
14. Leraje
Causes battles and festering wounds from arrows.
15. Eligos
Reveals secrets of war, causes love from nobles and great persons.
16. Zepar
Causes women to love men, but makes them barren.
17. Botis
Reveals past and future, reconciles friends and foes.
18. Bathin
Knows virtues of herbs and stones. Teleports people.
19. Sallos
Causes love between men and women.
20. Purson
Knows all hidden things, grants treasure, reveals divine secrets, gives familiars.
21. Marax
Teaches astronomy and liberal sciences. Grants wise familiars.
22. Ipos
Reveals all things past, present, and future. Makes men witty and brave.
23. Aim
Makes men witty and gives truthful answers to private matters.
24. Naberius
Makes men skilled in arts and sciences, especially rhetoric. Restores honor.
25. Glasya-Labolas
Teaches all sciences. Causes bloodshed. Grants invisibility and favor.
26. Bune
Grants wisdom, wealth, and eloquence. Moves dead spirits.
27. Ronoue
Teaches rhetoric and languages. Grants loyal servants.
28. Berith
Turns metals into gold. Confirms dignities. Requires a ring.
29. Forneus
Teaches rhetoric and languages. Makes one beloved by friends and enemies.
30. Foras
Teaches herbology, logic, and ethics. Discovers treasure. Grants invisibility and longevity.
31. Asmoday
Grants arithmetic, astronomy, geometry, and crafts. Reveals treasure. Makes one invincible.
32. Gäap
Transports people, delivers familiars, answers truthfully.
33. Furfur
Causes storms and love. Reveals divine truths if in a triangle.
34. Marchosias
A strong fighter. Once of the Order of Dominations.
35. Phenex
A poetic demon. Hopes to return to Heaven after 1,200 years.
36. Halphas
Builds towers and arms them. Speaks hoarsely.
37. Malphas
Builds houses and towers. Knows enemies’ secrets. Accepts sacrifices but may deceive.
38. Räum
Steals treasures, destroys dignities, causes love. From the Order of Thrones.
39. Focalor
Kills by drowning. Controls wind and sea. Hopes to return to Heaven.
40. Vepar
Rules over seas and ships. Causes death by infection.
41. Sabnock
Builds fortresses. Causes festering wounds. Grants familiars.
42. Shax
Steals senses and wealth. Brings horses. Lies unless bound in triangle.
43. Vine
Discovers secrets, witches, and builds towers. Controls storms.
44. Bifrons
Teaches astrology and geometry. Moves corpses. Lights ghostly candles.
45. Vual
Gains love and friendship. Reveals past, present, and future. Of the Order of Powers.
46. Haagentie
Makes men wise. Transmutes metals and liquids.
47. Crocell
Creates noises like water. Warms water. Discovers hidden baths.
48. Furcas
Teaches philosophy, astrology, rhetoric, logic, palmistry, and pyromancy.
49. Balam
Speaks hoarsely. Grants invisibility and knowledge of past, present, future.
50. Camio
Understands animal speech and water sounds. Gives truthful answers.
Ritual Safety: Using the Magic Circle
If you intend to summon any Goetic spirit:
- Draw a magic circle using chalk, salt, or flour.
- Include protective symbols like pentacles, runes, or crosses.
- Use incense to protect yourself and attract the demon.
- Never rely solely on visualization—physical ritual is essential.
The magic circle is not a sign of fear, but a fortress of focus, discipline, and protection.
Conclusion
The Ars Goetia contains some of the most well-documented spirits in occult history. Each demon offers unique insights, abilities, and knowledge—but only to those who approach them with respect, preparation, and spiritual awareness. Master their sigils, understand their nature, and always operate within the boundaries of protective magick.