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I think that the resurgence of love for Hades is reflective of how much Hades loves humanity. Even after his image was slandered by christian society, getting reduced to “the greek equivalent of Satan”, and being made into the villain of countless pieces of media- people still love and talk about Hades.

And as they should! He is Nekrôn Sôtêr (the savior of the dead). He accepts everyone into his realm indiscriminately and gives them a home to spend the rest of eternity in. He rules by love, not fear. He keeps all of the monsters and cruel beings locked in Tartarus where they can’t hurt us. He gave his wife equal power and authority to him. He is the god of all the beauty in the earth, from the fertile soil with nourished the seed-grain to the mined wealth of gold, silver and crystals.

I adooooore Hades! and so should everyone !

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About Me! ✨💅🖤

My name is Jesselyn (pronounced Jess-ah-lyn). My pronouns are she/her.

I used to be more active on Tumblr at the beginning of my polytheistic practice, but I mainly moved over to TikTok, under the same name @pushingdandelions

I am a High Priestess of King Hades, seeress, and illustrator. One of my goals in life is to make the unseen—seen. I am a bridge between the spiritual realm and this one. It is my hope to be a guiding torch along your way to your true home.

I mainly do divination with King Hades to bring to you's, but I also work with other Infernal Beings and deities from the Hellenic Pantheon the most often. However, I welcome any and all other divine beings who respect my loved spiritual team as well as myself.

If you would like to get a personal reading with me, you can do so only on my website, "www.pushingdandelions.com" however I also have a Patreon where I channel general messages from deities and divine beings alike to our collective "www.patreon.com/PushingDandelions".

May you be blessed with what you deserve.

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Imma have to check this book out later

I found this serie of small books explaining the differences between Roman and Greek gods, it was so hard to choose because I want them all but I eventually chose to get Hades <3

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Notes for Lord Vassago

As per the Article from V.K Jehannum

His Qlipha is Thaumiel, his planet is that of Saturn, Jupiter, Mercury and the Sun. His colours are blue and light blue. He is a diurnal spirit and is associated with the three and four of wands. His element is water and fire. The direction is to the west and his Gematria is 316. Some magical numbers are 37, 34, 91, 74, 86

Items associated are steel, bone, lemon balm, cedar, saffron, tin, leek, gold, frankincense, Gilead, grain of paradise, cedarwood and Ambergis.

A spirit of Necromancy, Divinatin and Empowerment.

His disposition is dark, malevolent and baleful but he is kindly to the magician.

Faithfully defends the sorcerer and engenders the destruction of their enemies.

Summon him with respect

Begets incredibly dark alchemy

Transformation of the magus into a dark and horrific being (possible vampiric predatory qualities?)

Aids social skills, conversational abilities, quickness of thought and confidence,

Can aid in finding any lost, stolen or hidden things.

Gives true answers of past, present and future and provides prophetic dreams.

Can reveal the secreted actions of people and give knowledge on occult threats.

Resides over Black Magic Initation and over all divinatory tools

Book of Oberon

Refers to Lord Vassago as Vsagoo

Appears as an angel

a great prince

Just and true in all his doings

Giveth the love of women

Telleth of hidden treasures

20 legions

Ars Terribilis

Vassago

Rank: Prince

Ruler: Goap

Archangel: Michael

Sign: 10-14 of Aries

Incense: Cedar and Frankincense

Direction: East

Sigil Colour: Blue and Gold

Metal: Tin

Time of Conjuration: Any Time

Goetia Pathworking

3. Vassago

Find a lost object: the power to find a lost object is granted by other demons but with Vassago, the power is best used when the object has been lost for a long time

Discover truth: when you suspect that you are being lied to, this power will aid you in finding information that reveals the truth

Know the Past: If you are tormented about an incident in your past, either because you're bitter about the actions of another or yourself, use this. It will aid you in gaining insight and understanding.

Sense a Change: if you suspect a change is coming in any capacity, this power can aid you indiscerning what change and the ways to prepare.

Pathworking:

A frozen pond, its surface scattered with red leaves The sound of many feet on gravel The taste of blood A yellow sky warms to amber as a white sun rises.

Introduction to Demonic Magic: the Order

Expertise:

Enables your abillity to discover something that has been hidden from you

Assists in necromancy

Helps you develop skills of divination

Helps you find love

Helps those with high anxiety and confidence issues

Helps you keep a mate loyal and lusting after you

Aids in having a commanding presence at work

Offerings

Blood, public proclamation, sea salt, roses, rye, natural agate, champagne

Colours: White, Gold, Black

Scents: Sweet grass, rose, sandalwood, lemon verbena

The Magick of Angels and Demons - Henry Archer

(Quick note - this book does seem to use the method of the 72 Angels of the Name for the 72 Demons of the Ars Goetia. I'm still writing down the information given in the offices but take into context that I'm not really the type of bind demons)

To offer protection during a period of misfortune

To find solutions during times of chaos and great change

To encourage generosity in somebody known to you

To shut down the lies and gossip of an individual or group

To make somebody believe you

To discover the truth behind a supsicious claim

To find something that has been lost or hidden

To put the past into perspective and perceive all the facts

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Vassago

One of the Goetic demons and a Prince, under the command of Lucifer. This information was shared to me by him and is also my own experiences through working with this wonderful infernal deity.

Rulerships: acuity, intelligence, logic, memory, clear communication, diplomacy, innovation, dynamic change, progress, and preservation of good

History: As with all of the Goetic Demons, Vassago is an ancient god who joined Lucifer, the Firstborn god of this Universe, in the war against the Usurper. He is very trusted by his King and Queen- Lucifer and Lilith, and is an outstanding teacher to his devotees.

Military Rank: Prince

Element: Fire

Colour: Light blue

Appearance: A tall and thin man, often wearing a large-brimmed black hat. He likes to dress in suits, often in shades of blue or grey. He has dark eyes, occasionally steel-grey. His appearance may change according to environment.

Personality: Vassago is often quiet and analytical. He is very observant, has excellent memory and intellectual skills, and likes to tutor when appreciated. He treats all people with respect, following his King Lucifer’s edict about Progress and Innovation, and being against oppression and superstition. He favors traditional ways but not to the extent of sacrificing people’s freedom. He will defend against corrupt officials and perverted teachers who abuse their power over the weak and the needy. He has an excellent way to approach and to teach, and will impart knowledge about the occult as well, and is an excellent intermediary when someone wishes to work with Lucifer.

Vassago is one of the friendliest demons and is the Diplomat. He chooses to only fight when necessary, and is generally an advisor, a tutor, and a peace-maker. He enjoys things such as friendship, nature, polite manners, loyalty, discussions, solving riddles, diplomacy, soft classical music, lakes, horse racing, and reading books. Vassago deeply values punctuality, precision, civilized behavior, illumination through Gnosis, innovation versus habits, truth versus superstition, research versus fatalism, clean cities and pavements, free-will over submission, change over inertia. He strongly dislikes all types of unnecessary violence, wars, and all cruelty. 

How to call him: Speak to Vassago as you would with any other god, be polite and considerate. Contact him through telepathically speaking in your mind, directing the words to him (you can do this verbally, but if malicious spirits hear, they may pretend to be him). When inviting a Goetic demon to you, try to dress well for them since they are divine and royalty.

What he can do: assist in studies, eradicate ignorance, invoke compassion in others, settle disputes, offer wise advice, assist with memory problems, help with better communication between people, help in becoming responsible, clarity in thoughts, harmony in relationships, and teaching of magickal knowledge.

Offerings:

He over-all appreciates offerings of action: making a difference in your attitude/knowledge, and improving the world in any way, even just by recycling. 

Tea (especially Earl Grey) with a little brown sugar, white champagne, white wine, salmon (smoked or oven-baked), trout, stamps, decks of cards, pottery, books, transparent blue beads, and blue sapphire. Incense of cedar, white sandalwood, jasmine/gardenia, amber.

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The Sirens - John Langstaff

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☀️Healing Offerings☀️

❤️‍🩹May Apollo Acestor be with you ❤️‍🩹

A friend of mine has been in some rather extreme pain due to illness, so today I made an offering of dragons blood incense and Ginko leaves. During prayers over the offering I used the epithet Acestor, Apollos aspect as the god of healing and general warden of evil ☀️

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📸 : Ashley Baxter

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Hades as a protector of the city ⚔️🏛

In his book “Description of Greece”, the people of Elis stood out to Pausanias because:

1. They worshipped Hades under his real name, Hades’ name was feared and it was far more common to use alternatives such as Pluto, Klymenos (The renowned) and Chthonic Zeus (Zeus of the underworld) to refer to him

2. They worshipped him as the king of the dead, this in contrast to most cults devoted to Hades who worshipped his agricultural aspects and grouped him with Demeter, Kore or both

3. His temple was located in the city, most temples for agriculture deities were located outside the agora- This further reinforces that they were worshipping his chthonic aspect and not his agricultural one

Left: The temple of Hades in Elis as depicted in Assassins's Creed. Right: The modern ruins of Elis

I want to talk about the myth that the people of Elis used to explain their devotion to Hades. It goes like this: Heracles wanted to attacked Elis and was allied with Athena, Hades exits the underworld, allies himself with Poseidon and Hera, and leads an army to protect Elis. In battle, Heracles strikes him with an arrow and Hades has to go to Olympus to be healed by Apollo. Heracles wins the battle and while the Eleans were rebuilding their city they also constructed a temple for Hades.

It is remarkable how casual the Eleans are with Hades, they call him ‘their friend’ and use his name instead of the more formal options. They also named a mountain after Hades’ former lover, Minthe and had a river called Acheron after one of the rivers in the underworld.

I find this myth so appealing because it’s rare to see a god putting themselves on the frontlines to protect mortals. Hades has nothing to gain from defending Elis, but he does it anyway because they’re his followers. This myth represents Hades not only as a protector of the agora but as a friend of humanity- and the ending where he fails, gets injured and asks for help just makes him so much more like us

Sources: “Worshipping Hades: Myth and Cult in Elis and Triphylia” by Diana Burton, Stockholm University Library

https://www.theoi.com/Cult/HaidesCult.html

https://www.theoi.com/Ouranios/Paion.html

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Misa and rem selfieeeee (rem doesn’t show up on the camera 😔)

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King Belial

The Lawless One, Great Ruler of the Abyss

Introduction:

68th spirit of the Ars Goetia, King Belial is notorious for his unpredictable nature and his enormous power within the Infernal Realms. He governs 50 legions and is said to appear in chariots of fire. It was said from the Ars Goetia that he was created second to Lucifer and his command is also second to Lucifer as well. Belial incites lust, sexual perversion and some even consider him as the chief of demons. He rules of the Abyss, lawlessness, trickery, sin, wickedness, chaos, darkness, witches, war and necromancy/death. He grants familiars and helps those he favours tremendously in their paths, practitioners should often give offerings when summoning the Great King, as he often demands it. He guides people through darkness, testing his practitioners and thus strike old foundations down to build new ones. He acts as a Guide when the magician ventures in the Abyss, he can help one reach enlightenment and is often an initiator to many traditions and currents.

Personal Experience:

King Belial is probably one of the most intimidating spirits/guides I've ever encountered. His unpredictable nature makes workings with him a bit more difficult since his tests are rather strict and unrelenting. He is a great alliance to have however, when you have gained his favour, he will assist and guide you to the right path. He is not a beginner friendly King due to his unpredictable nature, and i advise practitioners to give the utmost respect when encountering this great King. He is known to be stoic and strict, but can be kind, compassionate and a great protector towards those he favours much. Always be open minded about King Belial.

Titles:

King

Lord

Goetic King

Without Master

Names:

Belial, Beliar, Baalial, Balial, Belhor, Berial, Bylyl, Beliya'al.

His name means "without worth" or "worthless".

What can you work with Him for?

War magick

Qliphothic workings (particularly Daath)

Necromancy

Vampyrism

Chaos magick

Abyssal workings

Draconian magick

Baneful Magick

Shadow work (if the King wills it)

Enlightenment

Signs:

Dragons

Crows/Ravens

Hawks

Chariots

Serpents

Offerings:

S£xual offerings (he's particularly fond of that)

Statues/imageries of him

Bl00d offerings (only if instructed, don't blatantly give blood to random spirits.)

Meat

Fruits

Candles

Gifts (jewellery, decorations etc that are attributed to him)

Correspondences:

Cardinal Direction: North/South

Planet: Sun

Colour: Yellow, white, black

Element: Fire, Earth

Crystals: Tigers eye, Onyx, Hematite

Tarot: Six of swords, King of Pentacles, Judgment, King of Swords.

Thank you King Belial for your generosity and guidance! May eternal praise be with your name! I thank you for your blessings!

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King Belial

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Belial originates from ancient Hebrew as beli ya’al, which translates to “worthless” and within the Abrahamic mythology seen as a demon of manipulation, lies, and lust. Within demonolatry he is believed to have been created only second to Lucifer and the one to instigate the rebellion against Yaweh. This wiki will be going into more detail on these topics as well as my personal upg and experience with working with him. All UPG will be marked with asterisks.

Etymology of Belial

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First let us begin with understanding the name Belial and how it was used in ancient times. It’s most commonly connected with beli ya’al which is usually translated to “worthless”, implying that Belial the demon is a demon of sloth, and we can see this representation in Paradise Lost where Belial is the first to say the war against heaven should be rescinded and the fallen should accept their new place in hell.

This definition of it however is argued against by Ruth Rosenberg, who states that simply saying it means “worthless” demotes the importance of it, and the true meaning behind it stands for the breaking of a treaty of the highest regard. A crime so severe that the punishment for it was death. She goes on to explain this connects directly to offending the divine, or God, as committing Belial was seen as breaking the covenant with God, and breaking a treaty or offending the rulers of Israel:

“In Israel kingship was seen as a covenant between King and the people, but also a covenant between God and King. Accordingly, unwillingness to accept the King as savior designated by God constituted an act of Belial.”

Essentially, in Israel to commity Belial was a violation of the covenantal relationship between the individual, community, and God. Giving the definition of Belial a much more important meaning than simply being “worthless.”

From the above we can conclude that Belial was a noun and a verb, a being and an action, used within the bible and ancient hebrew texts as both, but there is one more theory for it’s meaning.

J.A. Emerton writes about the theory that Belial could also be Sumerian underworld, Sheol. When comparing its original spelling beliyya’al to having connections to Belili, a goddess of the underworld, and explaining that while Sheol was a place of death it was not “hell” as we know it today. Through his paper he gives various examples of Belial being connected to being worthy of death, or premature death, and a person inevitably ending up in Sheol.

His final conclusion however is that it more than likely means “destruction”, though it’s not impossible to mean Sheol as well.

From these three examples we’re given various meanings and definitions for the word Belial, and it’s possible connections. It should also be remembered that Belial would eventually become another name for Satan, along with other various “demonic” entities within the bible, such as Samael. From a modern practitioners perspective, I consider all of these to be under Belial’s domain. Making him chthonic, a force of destruction, a deceiver, and a liar. While I don’t believe these are the only connections to Belial, I’ll explain this in the following section which further explores who Belial is.

Who is Belial?

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I’ll start off with explaining his origins in an Abrahamic context and origins, possible outside influences, and why some of these views of him could have originated. As with all things, you should do your own research and form your own opinions on all things, and not solely rely on the words of others.

He’s mentioned in the Key of Solomon amongst the Ars Goetia as the 68th demon that Solomon summoned and commanded, placing him in a jar with 71 other demons. Solomons encounter and description is as follows:

The Sixty-eighth Spirit is Belial. He is a Mighty and a Powerful King, and was created next after LUCIFER. He appeareth in the Form of Two Beautiful Angels sitting in a Chariot of Fire. He speaketh with a Comely Voice, and declareth that he fell first from among the worthier sort, that were before Michael, and other Heavenly Angels. His Office is to distribute Presentations and Senatorships, etc.; and to cause favour of Friends and of Foes. He giveth excellent Familiars, and governeth 50 Legions of Spirits. Note well that this King Belial must have Offerings, Sacrifices and Gifts presented unto him by the Exorcist, or else he will not give True Answers unto his Demands. But then he tarrieth not one hour in the Truth, unless he be constrained by Divine Power. And his Seal is this, which is to be worn as aforesaid, etc.

From here it is learned that he is second only to Lucifer, and the first to fall from Heaven and betray God. He’s believed to have been the one to truly instigate the rebellion in heaven, which is where he earns his associations with being a manipulator and liar. From this he has gained two perceptions about him:

That he is a deceiver and a god of lies that manipulates and uses people's emotions to gain what he wants.

He is against tyranny, and the enforcement of subservient and oppressive behavior. He fights against those that wish to stand above others for their own selfish empowerment.

These two interpretations obviously depend on what your personal views of the bible and god are. Personally, I identify him with the latter and see it as a good reminder that history is written by the victor.

There is also a suggestion that Belial could be connected to the Sumerian goddess Belili - a minor goddess and subordinate to Erishikegal, as well as a goddess of the moon and love. It’s believed her name was converted to Belial as an insult for being “worthless.” This wouldn’t be completely impossible as many demons are connected to the Sumerian gods of the ancient Mesopatiamians, such as Beelzebub who was original Ba’al Zebub meaning Lord of the Skies, whose original names were altered to be an insult to the god and those who follow them. However as of right now, this explanation isn’t fully supported by historians and is just a loose hypothesis.

In ancient Hebrew texts he is connected to both Satan and Samael, and is deemed the “ruler of idolaters” and will eventually lead all of the world into sin until it’s burned by the messiah upon his return. He’s seen as a source of impurity and lawlessness. This is shown when Moses leads the Isralites out of Egypt in the light of God, and it’s stated that Egypt will be ruled in the shadow of Beliar (this is in direct reference to the religious practice of the ancient Egyptians creating statues for their gods, so that the spirit or energy of the gods can be welcomed into the statue).

Within the Damascus Documents, which make up a small section of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Belial is also the one who inspired the Egyptian sorcerers, Jochaneh and his brother, to oppose Moses and Aaron. These documents also mention his connection to his three major sins, or “three nets of Belial” - fornication, wealth, and pollution of the sanctuary. The Fragments go on to condemn anyone who is ruled by Belial and speaks of rebellion is seen as a necromancer and wizard - ironic as the Israelites rebelled against the Egyptians when they left Egypt. One could say that at times rebellion is necessary and good.

Based on the above it could be believed that Belial was an ancient god of Egypt or at least within Canaanite or Sumerian mythos, but as of currently there are no surviving texts indicating this other than the previously mentioned possibility of Belial being a butchered name of Belili.

It should also be noted that Belial is mentioned in the fiction piece, Paradise Lost written by John Milton. Within this piece he’s described as a Prince of Hell who tries to persuade his brethren to be more discreet about their rebellion, and accept their new role and lives within hell and end the war against heaven.

Belial came last; than whom a Spirit more lewd

Fell not from Heaven, or more gross to love,

Vice for itself. To him no temple stood

Or altar smoked; yet who more oft than he

In temples and at altars, when the priest

Turns atheist, as did Eli’s sons, who filled

With lust and violence the house of God?

In courts and palaces he also reigns,

And in luxurious cities, where the noise

Of riot ascends above their loftiest towers,

And injury and outrage; and, when night

Darkens the streets, then wander forth the sons

Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.

Witness the streets of Sodom, and that night

In Gibeah, when the hospitable door

Exposed a matron, to avoid worse rape.

-Paradise Lost, i. 490-504

This piece is another example of the demonization and Christain perspective of demons, fallen angels, and Belial specifically. We can find this view of hell in other works such as Dantes’ Inferno. Within Paradise Lost, Belial is listed as one of the members of the Stygian Council, or Infernal Council, who rules hell with various other demons. In this council he’s listed as a Vassal King of Hell, as well as a Prince of Sloth and Wrath.

Now that we have a basic understanding of who Belial was within a Abrahamic perspective and his various possible origins, I’ll now explain his role within demonolatry and demonology.

Belial is mentioned within multiple hierarchies, with strong alignments to earth energy and connections. He is usually seen as a demon to look upon when needing enlightenment, standing up against those who enforce oppression, situations that require lies and or mapilation, and sexuality, as he is also a demon of lust, as well nature, and life healing energy.

Dukante describes him as an earth elemental who typically appears with black hair peppered with white and grey, or blonde and his eyes shift from brown to green, and is of medium stature. His voice is described as a normal tone, though echoes with resolute confidence. He typically seems confused or perplexed by some great mystery. He is listed in Dukantes first family.

Within the Goetic hierarchy he is listed as the 68th demon whose element is fire and his domain rules over mastery, political power, diginities, and favors. Within Faust’s Hierarchy of the Kingdoms, he’s listed as associated with the south, and in Sebastien Michaelis’s Histoire de la Possession et conversion d’une pénitente Belial is listed under the third hierarchy and connected to arrogance. Finally Sir William Fletcher Barrett’s The Magus has him listed as a Prince of iniquity, and in the Purswell Grimoires he’s listed as an elemental who is connected to the earth and enlightenment.

S. Connolly has him listed as a demon related to life healing and nature, as well as a demon of trickery - this is possibly connected to his description within the Ars Goetia. She has also gone to explain his role within demonolatry and how he is viewed within the Tree of Life. Belial is considered to be one of the Nine Demonic Divinities that make the very foundation of demonolatry. Within the Tree of Life, Belial is the very center and is connected to “beauty of the physical and mental” and along with Leviathan and Verrine “constitute the mental consciousness.”

From this we have a better view and understanding of the history of Belial, and his role within modern demonolatry. In the next section I’ll go on to share my personal view of and experience with him.

Personal Experience

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This is just a reminder that all experiences with an entity can vary person to person, especially within demonolatry. It all depends on what mask the demon has chosen to show to you and how they want the relationship to be.

That aside, my first introduction and sign from him was complete chaos, literally. I received a dream from Lucifer to reach out to him but was hesitant to do so since my relationship with demons outside of Lucifer and Lilith, was completely based on research alone. King Belial decided I was dragging my feet a bit too slowly and decided to let me know personally that it was time to step over that threshold. He did this by creating chaotic events literally happening from the moment I woke up until I was finally home for the day and decided to reach out. He was also a fan of sending spiders.

When connecting to his energy I usually visualize it as a dense fog with a heavy presence. This was also how it was described when a friend did a reading and they described the energy as heavy and almost hard to wade through.

My relationship with King Belial has mostly been one of support and kindness. He does require offerings almost any time I seek to do divination with him, and my advice to anyone looking to reach out to him, is to keep this in mind. He’s most likely not going to be a demon you can give offerings whenever you feel like it, and will either require them anytime you seek proper communication with and or on a regularly scheduled basis.

He’s also a demon that will require you to do work and focus on your path, along with whatever lessons he is currently in your practice to teach you. Like with all demons, it's imperative to remember that working relationships with them can be vastly different than working with a deity. They will require more of you and expect you to meet those requirements and expectations.

This isn’t to say if you are unable to meet certain requirements you’ll receive some sort of punishment, but communication is key. You must communicate with them and let them know what's going on or why you're unable to do something. If they feel you are simply making excuses, they will call you out on that.

Associations

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Element: Earth, Fire

Direction: North, and sometimes South

Planet: Saturn

Zodiac: Capricorn, Aries*

Month: December

Seasons: Winter

Holiday: Rite of Belial, December 21st, Winter Solstice

Enns: Lirach Tasa Vefa Wehlc Belial

Colors: Green, Brown, Black

Domains: Enlightenment, Social injustice*, Trickery, Manipulation, Lies, Nature, Healing, Confidence / Arrogance, Politics, Sexuality, Sloth, and Wrath

Sacred animal: Ram*, Goat, Wolf*, Pigeon*

*are personal associations and upg.

Offerings

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These are mostly based on upg and intuition. Some may work for you, and some may not.

Devotional acts: meditation, seeking education, joining social movements, learning politics and participating in your local politics, defending those who can’t defend themselves, self-care days, enjoying days of laziness, reading of any kind, self improvement, nature walks, helping the environment.

Edible: hard alcohol, roasted marshmallows, red wine, black coffee (preferably cold brew), cherries, goat, lamb, chocolate, black licorice.

Other: roses, imagery of his sacred animals, wolf pelts, ram and goat horns, playlists, smoked teakwood incense, whiskey & oak incense / candles, black crystals, skulls, bones in general, anything that connects to nature and the earth.

Sources

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S. Connolly, Complete Book of Demonolatry

Jewish Encyclopedia

Mesopotamian Gods and Goddesses

Deleriums Realm

Mythology.net

Wikipedia

Two Papers on Belial - William B. Hunter

Paradise Lost - SparkNotes

Britannica

The Concept of Biblical Belial - Ruth Rosenberg

Sheol and the Sons of Belial - J. A. Emerton

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“There is a hollow mountain near the land  of the Cimmerians, and deep within  there is a cave where idle Sleep resides, his special place, forbidden to the Sun at any hour from the dawn to dusk; the earth around it breathes out clouds of fog through dim, crepuscular light.

No wakeful cock summons Aurora with his crowing song, no restless watchdog interrupts the stillness, nor goose, more keenly vigilant than dogs: no wild or domesticated beasts, not even branches, rustling in the wind, and certainly no agitated clamor of men in conversation.

Here mute repose abides, and from the bottom of the cave, the waters of the sleep-inducing Lethe flow murmuring across their bed of pebbles. Outside, in front, the fruitful poppies bloom, and countless herbs as well, that dewy night collects and processes, extracting Sleep, which it distributes to the darkened earth.

Doors are forbidden here, lest hinges creak, no guardian is found upon the threshold; but on a dais in the middle of the cave a downy bed of blackest ebony is set with a coverlet of muted hue; upon it lies the god Himself, at peace, his knotted limbs in languorous release; around him on all sides are empty shapes of dreams that imitate so many forms,  as many as the fields have ears of wheat, or trees have leaves, or seashore grains of sand. 

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“…O Sleep, that gives your peace to everything, most tranquil, Sleep, of all the deities, the foe of care, the spirit’s gentle balm that soothes us after difficult employment, restoring out powers for the morrow; O Sleep, whose forms are equal to the real…”

Ceyx and Alcyone 

(Metamorphoses Ovid- Translated by Charles Martin, 2004)

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Duke Astaroth (Isis, Astarte, Easter, ?Hathor)

Color: Green Incense: Sandalwood Enn: Tasa Alora Foren Astaroth Day: ?Wednesday

“Astaroth is a high Luciferic angel, whom is a very powerful guardian spirit to invoke. Astaroth is uniquely balanced in nature – being a mix of angel and demon…“

"In ancient times Astarte descended from Heaven down to the Underworld to resurrect the dead prince Ba’al at Autumnal Equinox in The Festival of Seven Gates.”

“Astaroth is something of a politician among the demons. She counsels both humans and demons alike… She can help one gain a good reputation and can create friendships between her followers and people with power and status in society. She knows all about the past, present, and future and can even help a person discover secrets through the prophetic dreams and visions that she shows to her followers…she can also teach all about the sciences and humanities as well.”

“A Daemoness of Divination. Invoke her for skrying especially. She is also a Daemoness of friendship and love and can help you find these things. "Her knowledge is specified mostly on the Fall of the Angels…Dukante’s Hierarchy as “Family Four: Demoness of Love” (Astarte). Astaroth is also referred to as Astarte, Ashtaroth, Astarot, and Asteroth.”