Terragon is described in a pamphlet from 1589, ‘Remontrances à Henri de Valois,’ as a familiar spirit given to Henry III of France by sorcerers and diviners. The pamphlet alleges that Terragon acted as a personal spiritual companion to the king, bestowing a ring with a stone bearing the king’s soul. These accounts, rooted in … Read more
Hermeline (also known as Hermione or Hermelinde) is a familiar demon mentioned in Renaissance demonology. She is said to have accompanied the magician Benedetto Berna for forty years, as recounted by François Pic de la Mirandole. Hermeline was invisible to others, leading many to believe Berna was insane. This account reflects the Renaissance interest in … Read more
Hehugaste is a sylph, an air spirit, said to have been a companion to the Roman Emperor Augustus. According to cabalistic texts, the poet Ovid was exiled for witnessing Augustus with Hehugaste. The sylph, angered by the lack of discretion, supposedly abandoned Augustus. This story blends classical mythology with later esoteric traditions, reflecting the enduring … Read more