The demonological role of Zepar as instigator of love and illusion in early modern grimoires Zepar is recorded in early modern demonological grimoires, most notably in the Lesser Key of Solomon (Ars Goetia), as a grand duke of Hell who commands twenty-eight legions of demons. He is typically described as appearing in the form of … Read more
A brief account of Zapan’s role in early modern demonological hierarchies Zapan is listed as a king of Hell in early modern grimoires, notably in Johann Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577) and the anonymously compiled Lemegeton, particularly the Ars Goetia, also known as the Lesser Key of Solomon. Despite the authoritative title of king, Zapan’s entry … Read more
The metallurgical and symbolic powers of Zagam, king and president of Hell, in the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum and Renaissance occult texts Zagam is listed in several early modern demonological texts, including Johann Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577), the Lemegeton (Ars Goetia), and later compilations such as Collin de Plancy’s Dictionnaire Infernal. He is described as a great … Read more
Depictions of Zaebos in the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum and the Dictionnaire Infernal, from infernal hierarchy to symbolic iconography Zaebos is listed in early modern demonological literature, most notably in Johann Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577) and Jacques Collin de Plancy’s Dictionnaire Infernal (first published in 1818), where he is described as a grand count of Hell. According … Read more
Wall is described in grimoires as a grand and powerful duke of the dark empire. Wall appears in the form of a tall and formidable dromedary. When assuming a human appearance, he speaks Egyptian (masri). Wall possesses knowledge of the present, past, and future, a characteristic frequently attributed to powerful spirits in Western demonological traditions. … Read more
Volac (also Valak) is a demon described in grimoires such as the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum and the Lesser Key of Solomon. Volac is depicted as a child with angel’s wings, riding a two-headed dragon. He possesses knowledge of the locations of planets and hidden serpents. Volac is said to command thirty legions of demons. This figure … Read more
Volac (also Valac) is a demon described in several grimoires, including the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum and the Lesser Key of Solomon. Volac is identified as a grand president of Hell. He appears as a child with angelic wings, riding a two-headed dragon. Volac is said to possess knowledge of the locations of planets and the hiding … Read more
Vepar, also known as Sépar, is a demon described in several European demonological grimoires. Vepar is portrayed as a great duke of Hell who takes the form of a mermaid or siren and has authority over storms and the sea. He commands twenty-nine legions of demons, is said to guide merchant ships, and can inflict … Read more
Vapula is described as a powerful demon and grand duke of Hell in demonological grimoires, including Pseudomonarchia Daemonum. Vapula is depicted as a lion with griffin’s wings and is said to make people proficient in mechanical arts and philosophy. Thirty-six legions are under his command. Related Posts:Mythological Anatomy: The Hidden Vocabulary of the…Vapula20+ German Photographers … Read more
Vapula is identified in demonological literature as a grand duke of Hell. Sources such as Pseudomonarchia Daemonum by Johann Weyer (Wierus) describe Vapula appearing in the form of a lion with griffin wings. Vapula is said to impart expertise in mechanics and philosophy, granting intelligence and technical skill. He is described as commanding thirty-six legions … Read more