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Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, first appears as an Appendix to Johann Weyer's De praestigiis daemonum (1577). Johann Weyer, aka Wier, Wierus, Piscinarius, first name also Johannes (born between February 24, 1515 and February 24, 1516 — died February 24, 1588) was a Dutch physician, occultist and demonologist, disciple and follower of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa. ... Events March 17 - formation of the Cathay Company to send Martin Frobisher back to the New World for more gold May 28 - Publication of the Bergen Book, better known as the Solid Declaration of the Formula of Concord, one of the Lutheran confessional writings. ...


A grimoire similar in nature to the Ars Goetia, the first book of The Lesser Key of Solomon, it contains a list of demons, and the appropriate hours and rituals to conjure them. This article is on medieval books of magic; for information on the term grimoire as used in the Source Mage GNU/Linux operating system, see the Source Mage article. ... The Ars Goetia (Greek, probably: The Art of Witchcraft), often simply called the Goetia, is the first section of the 17th century grimoire Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis, or The Lesser Key of Solomon. ... The Lesser Key of Solomon or Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis (the Clavicula Salomonis, or Key of Solomon is an earlier book on the subject), is an anonymous 17th century grimoire, and one of the most popular books of demonology. ...


The book was written before known copies of The Lesser Key of Solomon, and has some differences. There are sixty-eight demons listed (instead of seventy-two), and the order of the spirits varies, as well as some of their characteristics. The demons Vassago, Seir, Dantalion and Andromalius are not listed in this book. Pseudomonarchia Daemonum does not attribute seals to the demons, as The Lesser Key of Solomon does. The Lesser Key of Solomon or Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis (the Clavicula Salomonis, or Key of Solomon is an earlier book on the subject), is an anonymous 17th century grimoire, and one of the most popular books of demonology. ... In demonology Vassago is a mighty Prince of Hell, ruling over twenty-six legions of demons. ... This entry incorporates text from Eastons Bible Dictionary, 1897, with some modernisation. ... In demonology Dantalion is a powerful Great Duke of Hell, and has thirty-six legions of demons under his command. ... In demonology Andromalius is a mighty Great Earl of Hell, having thirty-six legions of demons at his service. ... The Lesser Key of Solomon or Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis (the Clavicula Salomonis, or Key of Solomon is an earlier book on the subject), is an anonymous 17th century grimoire, and one of the most popular books of demonology. ...


Weyer referred to his source manuscript as Liber officiorum spirituum, seu Liber dictus Empto. Salomonis, de principibus et regibus daemoniorum. (Book of the offices of spirits, or the book of saying of Empto. Solomon concerning the princes and kings of demons).


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Thelemapedia: The Encyclopedia of Thelema & Magick | Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (205 words)
Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, first appears as an Appendix to Johann Weyer's De praestigiis daemonum (1577).
A grimoire similar in nature to the Ars Goetia, the first book of The Lesser Key of Solomon it contains a list of demons, and the appropriate hours and rituals to conjure them.
Pseudomonarchia Daemonum does not attribute seals to the demons, as The Lesser Key of Solomon does.
Pseudomonarchia daemonum (3401 words)
In 1583, Johann Wier (aka Weyer, Wierus) published a treatise on witchcraft called De praestigiis daemonum.
In this text, Wier included a section listing the names and descriptions of demons, which he called Pseudomonarchia daemonum.
Stolas is a great prince, appearing in the forme of a nightraven, before the exorcist, he taketh the image and shape of a man, and teacheth astronomie, absolutelie understanding the vertues of herbes and pretious stones; there are under him twentie six legions.
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