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Apr

Asmoday

The Thirty-second Spirit is Asmoday, or Asmodai. He is a Great King, Strong, and Powerful. Also known as Asmodeus, one of the Fallen. His seal is in GOLD. He appears with Three Heads, whereof the first is like a Bull, the second like a Man, and the third like a Ram; he hath also the tail of a Serpent, and from his mouth issue Flames of Fire. His Feet are webbed like those of a Goose. He sits upon an Infernal Dragon, and bears in his hand a Lance with a Banner. He is first and choicest under the power of AMAYMON, he goes before all other. When the Exorcist hath a mind to call him, let it be abroad, and let him stand on his feet all the time of action, with his Cap or Head-dress off; for if it be on, AMAYMON

will deceive him and cause all his actions to be bewrayed. But as soon as the Exorcist sees Asmoday in the shape aforesaid, he shall call him by his Name, saying: “Art thou Asmoday?” and he will not deny it, and by-and-by he will bow down unto the ground. He given the Ring of Virtues; he teaches the Arts of Arithmetic, Astronomy, Geometry, and all handicrafts absolutely. He giveth true and full answers unto thy demands. He maketh one Invincible. He shows the place where Treasure lies and guards it. He, amongst the Legions of AMAYMON, the master of truth, he governs 72 Legions of Spirits Inferior. He is known for math, astrology, and grants the ability to forecast. His Seal is this which thou must wear as a Lamen upon thy breast, etc. He appears in the first 3 months, when the Sun is exalted.