Vodou symbols known as veves are employed when appealing to the lwa, with each lwa having its own veve.
Seals and characters for summoning the greater demons Lucifer, Beelzebub & Astaroth. In order of effectiveness, they must be drawn in either: the sorcerer’s blood, the blood of a sea turtle…
Keys have represented various spiritual symboligies for as long as man has had locks. They are connected with gateways and portals, doorways to the unknown, knowledge, mysteries, powers, initiatio…
Papa Legba is one of the best-known deities of Voodoo and African traditional religions. Let's look at his history and how he's worshiped.
Seals and characters for summoning the greater demons Lucifer, Beelzebub & Astaroth. In order of effectiveness, they must be drawn in either: the sorcerer’s blood, the blood of a sea turtle…
Characteristics of Papa Ge, Iwa of Death Name: The name Gede actually encompases an entire family of spirits, presided over by Bawon Samedi, the lord of all Gede. The family also includes Gran Brig…
In demonology, Barbatos is an earl and duke of Hell, ruling thirty legions of demons and has four kings as his companions to command his legions. He can speak to animals, can tell the future, conciliates friends and rulers, and can lead men to treasure hidden by the enchantment of magicians. He is the 8th demon in the Lesser Key of Solomon, while Pseudomonarchia Daemonum lists him as the 6th demon. He is also mentioned in Grand Grimoire as a subordinate of Satanachia. The name "Barbatos" derives
If you're into ceremonial magick, you've seen plenty of grimoires and other magic books describing various demons. These demons can help with all sorts of problems, provide assistance in reaching your goals and becoming more powerful in magic. But some demons have more power than others, and it's often not clear what a certain demon can actually do.
A few lessons in French maybe required if you want to seriously study the Dictionnaire Infernal (Infernal Dictionary)—an A-Z on demonology and the occult—though Google translate may offer an easier option to access the histories of such demonic figures as the Azazel, Bael or Zabulon. Written and compiled by French occultist, demonologist and author Jacques Auguste Simon Collin de Plancy, the Dictionnaire Infernal was first published in 1818 to considerable success, and was reprinted several times before its most incarnation in 1863 in an edition that contained 69 illustrations by artist Louis Le Breton. Breton’s illustrations became the main source for nearly all future representations of demons, monsters and fantastical beasts. De Plancy filled his dictionary with detailed histories of the hierarchy of demons—-from lowly pot boilers (Ukobach) to the Seven Princes of Hell, the Demon Regent Asmodeus, Astaroth and Lucifer. He also included historical figures associated with the occult or free thought—from various kings and queens to Napoleon and Nostradamus and even the renowned author Sir Walter Scott. A title page from the 1826 edition described the book thus: Infernal Dictionary, or, a Universal Library on the beings, characters, books, deeds, and causes which pertain to the...
When calling on Papa Legba to either open the gates or to petition him, you want to light the candles for him and always give an offering of rum. There are different ways of calling him to open the gates, but this is the one that we use- Papa Legba, open the gates. Your children are waiting. Papa Legba, open the gates. Your children await. Papa Legba, open the gates. Your children are waiting. Papa Legba, open the gates. Your children await. Papa Legba, open the gates. Your children are waiting. Papa Legba, open the gates. Your children await. Papa Legba needs to be called on to open the gates before communicating with any of the Lwa. His colors are red and black. The more you can incorporate these colors, the better. An altar with black and red cloths, black and red candles, red flowers, and various decorations is welcomed. Offerings can be gifts for the altar such as items that he likes-pennies, copper, small toys, etc. Cigars, pipes and tobacco are also very good choices for offerings. Here are some more suggestions- Coffee, rum, coconuts, peanuts, candies. Food offerings can include chicken, beef, spicy foods, breads, cakes, baked bananas, sweet potatoes, etc. Be creative. The Lwas have favorites, but do not like the same thing all the time. Saturday is Papa Legba's day. However, he can be summoned at any time. Offerings and gifts can also be given at any time.
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Barbatos is one of the 72 Spirits of Solomon. He rules over 30 legions of lesser demons. He has an entourage of troops including 4 kings who accompany him. He can teach the languages of animals…
