The first and most famous book of the Lemegeton — the Lesser Key of Solomon. Seventy-two spirits, bound by King Solomon in a brass vessel, each with their own seal, rank, appearance and dominion. The most detailed catalogue of spiritual intelligences in the Western occult tradition.
About this section: The Ars Goetia catalogues 72 spirits described in the 17th-century grimoire Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis. Each spirit has a unique seal, a specific rank in the infernal hierarchy, a described appearance and specific powers or knowledge they can grant. The tradition draws on earlier sources including the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1563) and ultimately on much older Jewish and Islamic angelic and demonic hierarchies.
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The nine Kings of the Goetia hold the highest rank in the hierarchy. Each commands tens of thousands of lesser spirits and governs vast domains of knowledge and power. They appear in regal form and must be approached with the greatest care.
The twenty-six Dukes are the second rank in the Goetian hierarchy. They typically appear during daylight hours and govern knowledge, arts, emotions and natural phenomena. Many are associated with love, eloquence and transformation.
Princes govern spiritual and aerial domains. Presidents appear only during the day in human form and govern knowledge, science and philosophy. Together they form a third tier of authority in the hierarchy.
The Earls appear primarily at night and govern knowledge of the dead, hidden treasures, the past and future, and natural sciences. Several are among the most powerful spirits in the entire catalogue.
The Marquises appear at twilight — between day and night — and govern arts, battle, the dead and arcane knowledge. Several are among the most widely invoked spirits in modern ceremonial magic.