Leraje

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In demonology, Leraje is a mighty Great Marquis of Hell who has thirty legions of demons under his power. He causes great battles and disputes, and makes gangrene wounds caused by arrows. Some authors say this demon belongs to the zodiacal sign of Sagittarius.

He is depicted as a gallant and handsome archer clad in green, carrying a bow and quiver.

Other spellings: Leraie, Leraikha, Leraye, Loray, Oray.

[edit] In Popular Culture

Leraje appears in Castlevania's Portrait of Ruin as a minor enemy named "Lerajie", and is one of the game's more popular enemies. Leraje appears as a green-skinned, dark haired, female hunter clad in purple garb and armed with a laser-sighting rifle that fires ricocheting bullets. Her phrase is "I see you!" and she fires her rifle.

[edit] See also

• The Lesser Key of Solomon

[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.