Andromalius

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In demonology, Andromalius, The Black Mage, is a mighty Great Earl of Hell, having thirty-six legions of demons at his service. He can bring back both a thief and the stolen goods, punishes all thieves and other wicked people, and discovers hidden treasures, all evilness, and all dishonest dealing.

Andromalius is depicted as a man holding a big serpent in his hand.

See also The Lesser Key of Solomon, Ars Goetia.

[edit] References in Religious Texts

• Goetia - English Translation
  • S. L. MacGregor Mathers (1904)
  • The Seventy-second Spirit in Order is named Andromalius. He is an Earl, Great and Mighty, appearing in the Form of a Man holding a Great Serpent in his Hand. His

Office is to bring back both a Thief, and the Goods which be stolen; and to discover all Wickedness, and Underhand Dealing; and to punish all Thieves and other Wicked People and also to discover Treasures that be Hid. He ruleth over 36 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, the which wear thou as aforesaid, etc

[edit] References in Popular Culture

• In the 2006 Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game supplement Tome of Magic: Pact, Shadow, and True Name Magic, a character known as "Andromalius the Repentant Rogue"is presented as a "vestige" with whom other characters can form a pact in return for power.

• In the video game R-Type Final, one of the default ships available, the R-9F, is named Andromalius.

• In the Role Playing Game In_Nomine_Satanis/Magna_Veritas, Andromalius, judgment demon-prince, is the right-hand man of Satan.

[edit] Sources

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