Barbatos

In demonology, Barbatos (UK: /bɑːrˈbtɒs/, US: /bɑːrˈbts/) is an earl and duke of Hell, ruling thirty legions of demons and with four kings as his companions to command his legions. He can speak to animals, tell the future, conciliate friends and rulers, and lead men to treasure hidden by the enchantment of magicians.

Barbatos from Infernal Dictionary, 6th Edition, 1863
Seal of Barbatos

His name derives from Latin barbatus, meaning "bearded".

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 subordinate of Satanachia.[1]

The zodiac sign associated with him is Aries.

See also

Sources

  1. The Book of Ceremonial Magic, p.187
  • S. L. MacGregor Mathers, A. Crowley, The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King (1904). 1995 reprint: ISBN 0-87728-847-X.
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