Bael (demon) explained

Bael (Ba’al or Baal) is a demon described in demonological grimoires such as The Lesser Key of Solomon and the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (where he is the first spirit mentioned) and also in the Dictionnaire Infernal. He is described as a hoarsely-voiced king with the power to make men invisible and ruling over sixty-six legions of demons.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} The Lesser Key of Solomon describes him as appearing in the form of a cat, toad, human, some combination thereof, or other "diverse shapes", while the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum and the Dictionnaire Infernal state that he appears with the heads of a cat, toad, and human simultaneously.

Jacques Collin de Plancy wonders if Bael is the same as the Canaanite deity Baal, a reasonable assumption.^{[5] [6]} In the, Bael (as Beal) is described as a king ruled by Oriens (himself a demon overseeing the cardinal direction east, or the Orient), still possessing the power of invisibility, as well as the power to garner the favor of others, but ruling over only six (rather than sixty-six) legions of demons.^[7] The Liber Officiorum Spirituum features Baal, Baall, Boal, or Boall, again as a hoarsely-voiced king (or sometimes a soldier), with not only the powers of invisibility but also of the sciences and love.^{[8] [9]} Sloane MS 3824 mentions Baal, in "Of the Demon Rulers", as a king ruled by Oriens, attributed with teaching science, (again) granting invisibility, and controlling 250 legions of spirits.^[10] Bael appears in later editions of The Grimoire of Pope Honorius, under Astaroth, as a prince whose powers include (again) invisibility and popularity.^{[11] [12]} In the Grand Grimoire, Bael (as Baal) is listed as a subordinate of Lucifuge Rofocale.^[13] According to Thomas Rudd, Bael is opposed by the Shem HaMephorash angel Vehuiah.^[14]

In popular culture

• Baal appears as a recurring antagonist in the long-running German dime novel series Geisterjäger John Sinclair. The novels and audio dramas by author Jason Dark depict Baal as one of the archdemons along with Astaroth, Eurynome and Amducias.^[15]
• In the anime series , a prominent mobile suit is known as "ASW-G-01 Gundam Bael".^{[16] [17]}
• The former Electro Archon (Makoto) in Genshin Impact also goes by the name Baal. Now the current Electro Archon (Raiden Ei), or Beelzebul, uses the name "Baal" to disguise herself.^[18]
• Bael is the demon that possesses Father Lucas Trevant (Played by Anthony Hopkins) in the film The Rite.
• In the Inazuma Eleven cartoon, a Dark Team player is named Bael, referring to the demon of the same name.
• Baal was the featured antagonist in, the 2001 expansion to Blizzard Entertainment's hit franchise "Diablo".

Further reading

• S. L. MacGregor Mathers, A. Crowley, The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King (1904). 1995 reprint: .

Notes and References

1. Book: Peterson . Joseph H. . The Lesser Key of Solomon: Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis, Detailing the Ceremonial Art of Commanding Spirits Evil. May 2001 . en . Maine . Weiser Books . 2001 . 7–8 . 1-57863-220-X .
2. Book: Weyer, Johann . 1563 . Johann Weyer . Peterson . Joseph H. . Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (Liber officiorum spirituum) . en . Twilit Grotto: Esoteric Archives . 2000 . par. 1 .
3. Book: de Plancy, Jacques Collin . Jacques Collin de Plancy . Dictionnaire infernal . 1853 . fr . Paris . Sagnier et Bray . 1853 . 66 .
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5. Book: Gettings . Fred . Baal" and "Bael . Dictionary of Demons . en . London . Guild publishing . 1988 . 44, 45.
6. Book: Bane . Theresa . Baal . Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures . 10 January 2014 . en . Jefferson, North Carolina . McFarland . 2012 . 64–65 . 978-0786488940 .
7. Boudet . Jean-Patrice . Les who's who démonologiques de la Renaissance et leurs ancêtres médiévaux . Médiévales. Langues, Textes, Histoire . Médiévales . 2003 . fr . 44 . Revues.org . 10.4000/medievales.1019 . 2003 . par. 5, 25, 28, 40 . free .
8. Book: Porter, John . Hockley . Frederick . Frederick Hockley . Campbell . Colin D. . A Book of the Office of Spirits . 2011 . en. Teitan Press . 2011. 978-0933429253. 8–9, 22 .
9. Book: Porter . John . The Book of Oberon: A Sourcebook for Elizabethan Magic . Weston . John . . 2015 . 978-0-7387-4334-9 . Harms . Daniel . first . 2015 . 192–193, 204 . en . Clark . James R. . Peterson . Joseph H..
10. Book: Ashmole, Elias . Elias Ashmole . Rankine . David . The Book of Treasure Spirits . 2009 . en . Avalonia Books . 2009 . 978-1-905297-27-6 . 165 .
11. Book: Ch'ien . Kineta. Banner . James . The Grimoire of Pope Honorius . 1999. en . first . Seattle, Washington . Trident Books . 1999 . 1879000091 . 15 .
12. Book: Rankine . David . Barron . Paul Harry . The Complete Grimoire of Pope Honorius . August 2013 . 221 . en . Avalonia Books . 2013. First . London . 978-1-905297-65-8 .
13. Book: Waite, Arthur Edward . 1913 . A. E. Waite. The Book of Ceremonial Magic . Part II, Chapter III: 'Concerning the Descending Hierarchy,' Section 1: 'The Names and Offices of Evil Spirits' . http://sacred-texts.com/grim/bcm/bcm51.htm#page_184 . 184–193. en . . 2002 .
14. Book: Rudd, Thomas . Thomas Rudd . Skinner . Stephen . Stephen Skinner (author) . Rankine . David . The Goetia of Dr Rudd . 2010 . en . Golden Hoard Press . 2007 . 978-0738723556 . 366–376 .
15. Web site: John Sinclair – Folge 124: Die Rache der Horror-Reiter. John Sinclair.
16. Web site: A total of 4 Gunpla including "RG ASTRAY GOLD FRAME AMATSU MINA" and "FULL MECHANICS GUNDAM BAEL" ship today!. G-Tekketsu MS Archives.
17. Web site: Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS Official Website - Mobile Suit Archives Vol.007 Gundam Bael. gundaminfo.
18. Web site: Icebrand TV . Sep 1, 2021 . The Twin gods beelzebul and baal Yae miko talks about - Genshin impact . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231130132728/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N53yEeTjAqg . Nov 30, 2023 . YouTube.