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Dutch demonologist Johann Weyer also described Astaroth in his ''[[Pseudomonarchia Daemonum]]'' (1577) thus: "Astaroth is a great and a strong duke, coming forth in the shape of a foul angel, sitting upon an infernal dragon, and carrying on his right hand a viper", who also claimed to rule 40 legions. Also, he had to be approached by the conjurer with a magical ring on account of his stinking breath. He is similarly referred to in the 17th-century work the ''[[Lesser Key of Solomon]]''. He also makes an appearance in the notorious "Grimorium Verum" (True Grimoire), as the infernal principality which rules the Americas. | Dutch demonologist Johann Weyer also described Astaroth in his ''[[Pseudomonarchia Daemonum]]'' (1577) thus: "Astaroth is a great and a strong duke, coming forth in the shape of a foul angel, sitting upon an infernal dragon, and carrying on his right hand a viper", who also claimed to rule 40 legions. Also, he had to be approached by the conjurer with a magical ring on account of his stinking breath. He is similarly referred to in the 17th-century work the ''[[Lesser Key of Solomon]]''. He also makes an appearance in the notorious "Grimorium Verum" (True Grimoire), as the infernal principality which rules the Americas. | ||
According to | According to Francis Barrett (c. 1801), Astaroth is the prince of accusers and [[inquisition|inquisitors]]. In art, in the ''[[Dictionnaire Infernal]]'' (1818), Astaroth is depicted as a nude man with feathered wings, wearing a crown, holding a serpent in one hand, and riding a beast with dragon-like wings and a serpent-like tail. | ||
==Abilities== | |||
August is the month during which this demon's attacks against man are stronger. According to Sebastien Michaelis, he is a [[demon]] of the [[hierarchy of Hell|First Hierarchy]], who seduces by means of laziness, self-doubt, and rationalized philosophies. His adversary is St. Bartholomew, who can protect against him for he has resisted Astaroth's temptations. To others, he teaches mathematical sciences and handicrafts, can make men invisible and lead them to hidden treasures, and answers every question formulated to him. He was also said to give to mortal beings the power over serpents. | |||
Astaroth was a co-signatory of a [[diabolical pact]] with [[Urban Grandier]]. | |||