Astaroth - the mighty and sinister Duke of Hell

Astaroth is first mentioned in Lemegeton, which is also called the Small Key of Solomon. He is called the ruler of forty legions of hell spirits, one of the rulers of the underworld, who can reveal to a person all secrets, grant power over snakes, great knowledge, but the price for it is too high.

Who is Astaroth?

Astaroth is one of the highest demons in the hierarchy of hell, the prince of the 8th order of demons, who lead people to depression. Can give a gift of invisibility, teach to communicate with reptiles, open the place of treasure. It is believed to be representative of the more infernal beings of hell, in ancient times it was even painted with a book about free knowledge. Titulov has a lot, the most famous:

1. Member of the Knighthood of the Fly.
2. Grand Duke.
3. Chief Treasurer of Hell.
4. Lord of Transmutations.
5. Patron of the Sun.

Defend yourself from the demon only with a special ring. The appearance of the Duke was described in different ways:

1. An ugly death angel riding a dragon.
2. A handsome young man with the wings of an angel.
3. A thin man with dragon wings and feathered limbs, with a snake in his hand. Rides a beast that looks like a wolf or a dog, but with a reptilian tail.
4. A man with a donkey's head and a book in his hands.

Astaroth - demonology

Astaroth - an unusual demon, the information was preserved, supposedly he told magicians how to expel themselves from people, for which he was considered the patron of the Holy Inquisition. In ancient books, information was preserved: Astaroth often appeared in months of obsession in France, moving into nuns. He even worshiped the mistress of King Madame de Motespan, bringing human sacrifices.

He is mentioned in "Doctor Faust". Curious is the moment that Bulgakov originally planned to name the main demon of the book not by Woland, but by Astaroth. Many medieval and modern demonologists believed that the demons Astaroth and Astarte were husband and wife. But researchers of the Old Testament stories came to the conclusion that this goddess of Sumerians is the wife of Satan himself.

Print Astaroth

As the legend says, King Solomon managed to imprison 72 daimons in a jar and closed it with his ring. When the Babylonian priests released imprisoned people, they were forced to create as many small sigils as they could to overcome the forces of evil. There is a version that Astaroth - a symbol has a similar to the Egyptian Ankh, which stands for:

1. A pentagram with dots is the place where energy flows from all the strong places of the earth.
2. The points are the areals located along five roads.
3. Vertical sticks are columns of force.
4. The sign is used for increment, energy comes from below.

How to call Astaroth?

Demonologists are sure that all the daimons mentioned in Lemegeton are called only by a special amulet - Lamen. The challenge of Astaroth will work if you have a stamp made of metal on the neck. Keep it in front of your face to protect yourself from the terrible breath of one of the lords of hell and read the spell. There are several rules for how to call the demon Astaroth:

1. The Duke's birthday is considered to be Wednesday, so the ceremony should be held only on that day.
2. It is by no means possible to approach Astarot.
3. The magician must put on a loose shirt on his naked body, remove all ornaments.
4. Remove all animals except snakes. The latter can even help to win the mercy of the demon.

Spell of Astaroth

Appeal of Astaroth, the case is extremely dangerous, since even an attempt is considered a signing of a treaty with a demon. Only very powerful mages can cast a spell. The goal of the call should be to answer three important questions. The main thing is to formulate them in an intelligent way, stupidity can anger the Duke. To challenge the demon Astaroth, not everyone had the courage, because it is necessary to observe several important conditions:

1. The place of the ceremony is just an old cemetery.
2. Pre-keep the post nine days, visit the bath.
3. The road to the churchyard should be chosen correctly. If you have prepared a question about money - go left, about love - directly, about health and the hour of death - to the right.
4. Go through 13 graves, around the last - to circle the ring.
5. Call the demon (repeating the spell) and communicate with him only when standing in the center of the circle.
6. To overcome fear in advance, weak spirit Astarot will grasp and without answers to questions.