#Goetia

2025-10-22

According to the Goetia, Vine is a mighty king of Hell, commanding 36 demonic legions. He can know the present, past, and future, locate witches and hidden things, create storms and use them to make the water rough, and bring down walls and build towers.
🎨 Sylvain Dousset

#LegendaryWednesday #Mythology #Folklore #Occult #Goetia #Demonology #Demon #Devil #Monster #Horror

The lion-headed demon King Vine rides a nightmarish steed. Illustration by Sylvain Dousset.
2025-10-19

According to the Goetia, Glasya-Labolas is a mighty president of Hell, the author and captain of bloodshed. He can tell all things past and future, turn people invisible, and control minds (making friends and foes fall passionately in love or murder each other).
🎨 Louis Le Breton

#FolkloreSunday #Mythology #Folklore #Demon #Devil #Demonology #Occult #Sorcery #Goetia #Grimoire

The demonic president Glasya-Labolas flies through the air on his griffin wings. Illustration by Louis Le Breton, for Jacques Collin de Plancy's "Dictionnaire Infernal."
2025-09-26

In the Goetia, Andras is a great marquis of Hell who commands thirty demonic legions. He loves to sow discord and stir up trouble. Andras is very dangerous to summon, as he will eagerly kill the sorcerer if precautions aren't taken. However, Andras can also teach the sorcerer to kill their own enemies and betray their masters.
🎨 Louis le Breton

#FolkyFriday #Mythology #Folklore #Goetia #Occult #Demonology #Demon #Monster

The demonic marquis Andras astride a wolf and carrying a sword. Illustration by Louis le Breton.
2025-08-28

New Edition of coming!
Will be available on Conference 2025. -
Goetia - More than a century after its first publication in London, 1904, the infamous Goetia still stands as the most dangerous and compelling of all grimoires. Compiled and translated by S. L. MacGregor Mathers and by .
by OttoIch, restores the as it was meant to be experienced.
Previous version available here:
ottoich.art/wp.../uploads/2023

2025-08-17

According to the Goetia, Baal (or "Bael") is a mighty king of Hell. He can take many forms, and often appears with three heads: a man, a toad, and a cat. Baal speaks in a raucous but well-formed voice, and commands 66 demonic legions. He teaches the art of invisibility.
🎨 Louis Le Breton

#FolkloreSunday #Mythology #Folklore #Occult #Demonology #Demon #Devil #Monster #Goetia

Three-headed Baal advanced on the reader. An illustration by Louis Le Breton for Jacques Collin de Plancy's "Dictionnaire Infernal."
2025-08-05

According to the Goetia, Caim is a Great President of Hell, ruling over thirty legions of demons. He knows the future, and when answering questions, he likes to sit on burning coals. President Caim also gives men the understanding of the voices of birds, fish, cattle, and other animals, and of the noise of the waters too.
🎨 Louis Le Breton

#FairyTaleTuesday #Mythology #Folklore #Occult #Goetia #Demonology #Demon #Devil #Monster

President Caim of Hell leans on his sword. An illustration by Louis Le Breton for Jacques Collin de Plancy's "Dictionnaire Infernal."
2025-07-15

In the Goetia, Orobas is a great prince of Hell, who commands twenty demonic legions. He is said to grant sorcerers control over others, as well as knowledge of the past and future, and protects them from any other evil spirits, as well as slander and gossip. Orobas treats the sorcerers honestly as long as they humble themselves.
🎨 Louis Le Breton

#FairyTaleTuesday #Mythology #Folklore #Occult #Magic #Goetia #Demon #Demonology #Monster

The demonic prince Orobas, depicted with the head, legs, and tail of a stallion. Illustration by Louis Le Breton for Collin de Plancy's "Dictionnaire Infernal."
2025-06-06

According to the Goetia, Eligos is a great duke of Hell, ruling 60 demonic legions. He discovers hidden things, and knows the future of wars and how soldiers should meet. He also attracts the favor of lords, knights, and other important persons.
🎨 Louis Le Breton

#FolkyFriday #Mythology #Folklore #Monster #Demon #Demonology #Occult #Goetia

The demon Duke Eligos, depicted wielding a trident and banner, and riding a monster. Illustration by Louis Le Breton for Jacques Collin de Plancy's "Dictionnaire Infernal."
2025-05-18

According to the Goetia, Purson is a great king of Hell. He knows of hidden things, can find treasure, and tells of the past, present and future, and is especially knowledgeable of the creation of the world. When Purson arrives, many trumpets sound. He will herald the coming of the Antichrist.
🎨 Louis Le Breton

#FolkloreSunday #Mythology #Folklore #Occult #Sorcery #Witchcraft #Demonology #Demon #Devil #Goetia

The demonic king Purson (a man with the head of a lion and with a trumpet) riding a bear. An illustration by Louis Le Breton for Jacques Collin de Plancy's "Dictionnaire Infernal."
2025-05-11

According to the Goetia, Glasya-Labolas is a mighty president of Hell, the author and captain of bloodshed. He can tell all things past and future, turn people invisible, and read and control minds - making friends and foes fall passionately in love or murder each other.
🎨 Louis Le Breton

#FolkloreSunday #Mythology #Folklore #Christianity #Demon #Devil #Demonology #Occult #Sorcery #Goetia #Grimoire

The demonic president Glasya-Labolas flies through the air on his griffin wings. Illustration by Louis Le Breton, for Jacques Collin de Plancy's "Dictionnaire Infernal."
2025-04-15

In the Goetia, Amdusias is a mighty duke of Hell who commands 29 demonic legions. He is in charge of Hell's cacophonous music, and his presence is announced by invisible trumpets. Amdusias can produce any music he desires, cause trees to bend, and create thunder. His voice is heard during storms.
🎨 Louis Le Breton

#FairyTaleTuesday #Mythology #Folklore #Demon #Demonology #Goetia #Sorcery #Witchcraft #Occult

Duke Amdusias depicted with a unicorn head and claws, and surrounded by trumpets. An illustration by Louis Le Breton for Jacques Collin de Plancy's "Dictionnaire Infernal."
2025-04-11

According to the Goetia, Paimon is a king of Hell commanding 200 demonic legions. He roars when summoned, and is accompanied by a retinue of demonic musicians. Paimon teaches all arts and sciences, and the mysteries of earth, air, and water. He also can control minds. Paimon rides a dromedary.
🎨 Louis Le Breton

#FolkyFriday #31DaysofHaunting #BookChatWeekly #DailySpookLore #Mythology #Folklore #Occult #Sorcery #Devil #Demon #Demonology #Goetia

King Paimon of Hell riding his dromedary. An illustration by Louis Le Breton for Jacques Collin de Plancy's "Dictionnaire Infernal."
2025-03-05

In the Goetia, Phenex is a marquis of Hell who commands 20 demonic legions. He appears as a phoenix, is knowledgeable about all sciences, and is an excellent poet who sings with the voice of a sweet child. Phenex tries to be obedient, and hopes he will be allowed to return to the 7th Throne of Heaven after 1200 years. However, he has been misinformed.

#WyrdWednesday #31DaysofHaunting #LegendaryWednesday #Mythology #Folklore #Demonology #Demon #Devil #Goetia #Occult #Sorcery

Medieval depiction of a phoenix
2025-02-18

In the Goetia, Shax is a marquis of Hell who commands 30 legions of demons on evil horses. He can be summoned by a sorcerer to rob a person of anything - from money to horses to their own sight and hearing. Shax is also skilled at lying, and can see through other people's lies.
🎨 Louis Le Breton

#FairyTaleTuesday #BookChatWeekly #31DaysofHaunting #Superstitiology #Folklore #Mythology #Goetia #Demonology #Occult #Witchcraft #Sorcery #Monster #Demon #Devil

Shax, a stork-headed marquis of Hell. As illustrated by Louis Le Breton for Jacques Collin de Plancy's "Dictionnaire Infernal."
2025-02-17

According to the Goetia, Buer is a great president of Hell who commands 50 demonic legions. He is linked to the constellation Sagittarius, and teaches natural and moral philosophy, logic, and the qualities and uses of all herbs and plants. Buer can also heal all infirmities and provide sorcerers with quality familiars.
🎨 Louis Le Breton

#MythologyMonday #31DaysofHaunting #BookChatWeekly #Mythology #Folklore #Occult #Sorcery #Witchcraft #Demon #Devil #Goetia

The demonic president Buer, who resembles a wheel made of legs. An illustration by Louis Le Breton for Jacques Collin de Plancy's "Dictionnaire Infernal."
2025-02-14

According to the Goetia, Furfur is a great earl of Hell who commands 26 demonic legions. He is a liar even when bound in a magic circle, and always speaks with a rough voice. Furfur can create love between two people, as well as tempests and thunderstorms, and he teaches secret and divine things.
🎨 Louis Le Breton

#FolkyFriday #31DaysofHaunting #BookChatWeekly #Mythology #Folklore #Occult #Sorcery #Witchcraft #Demon #Devil #Goetia

The demonic earl Furfur in the form of a winged stag. Illustration by Louis Le Breton for Collin de Plancy's "Dictionnaire Infernal."
2025-02-14

In the Goetia, Gremory is a duke of Hell who commands 26 legions of spirits. Though appearing as a lovely woman, this figure sometimes uses male pronouns. Gremory can make people fall in love and discover hidden treasure. The duke also answers questions about the past, present, and future.
🎨 Louis Le Breton

#FolkyFriday #31DaysofHaunting #BookChatWeekly #Mythology #Folklore #Occult #Sorcery #Witchcraft #Demon #Devil #Goetia

The demonic duke Gremory, appearing as a beautiful woman on a camel. Illustration by Louis Le Breton for Collin de Plancy's "Dictionnaire Infernal."
2025-02-07

According to the Goetia, Marchosias is a powerful marquis of Hell who commands thirty demonic legions. He is a mighty fighter and, unusual for a demon, will answer any question truthfully. Marchosias hopes that in 1,200 years, he will be welcomed back into Heaven as an angel. However, he's wrong.
🎨 Louis Le Breton

#FolkyFriday #BookChatWeekly #31DaysofHaunting #Mythology #Folklore #Goetia #Occult #Sorcery #Demon #Devil #Hell

The demon Marchosias, as illustrated by Louis Le Breton for Jacques Collin de Plancy's "Dictionnaire Infernal."

Client Info

Server: https://mastodon.social
Version: 2025.07
Repository: https://github.com/cyevgeniy/lmst