Murmur (demonology)

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This article is about the Murmur in demonology, for alternate meanings see Murmur.
The Seal of Murmur according to the Ars Goetia.
The Seal of Murmur according to the Ars Goetia.

In demonology, Murmur is a Great Duke and Earl of Hell, and has thirty legions of demons under his command. He teaches Philosophy, and can oblige the souls of the deceased to appear before the conjurer to answer every desired question. According to some authors [attribution needed] he also teaches music.

Murmur is depicted as a soldier riding a vulture or a griffin, and wearing a ducal crown. Two of his ministers go before him making sound trumpets. Some authors portray him simply as a vulture.

Other spelling: Murmus, Murmuur, Murmux.

See also The Lesser Key of Solomon, Ars Goetia.

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