Marbas

The demon Marbas as depicted in the Occult Tarot.

Marbas (Hebrew: מארב) is a Goetic demon. It is the fifth spirit of the 72 demons summoned by King Solomon according to the Lesser Key of Solomon. In the hierarchy of Hell, Marbas is a Great President.

He is ruled over by the Kabbalistic angel Mahasiah.

General description

Marbas appears at first in the form of a great lion, but afterwards, at the request of the Master, he takes a human shape.

Abilities

He answers truly of things hidden or secret. He causes diseases and also cures them. He gives great wisdom and knowledge in Mechanical Arts; and can change men into other shapes.

Marbas governs 36 Legions of Spirits. Astrologically, this spirit signifies unrestrained living.

He is a servant demon of those born April 9 - 13.

Goetic demons of the Lesser Key of Solomon
Previous Demon	This Demon	Next Demon
Samigina	Marbas	Valefor