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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 | 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. | ||
In the [[hierarchy of Hell]], 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. This description is very similar to the demon [[Egyn]]. | In the [[hierarchy of Hell]], 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. This description is very similar to the demon [[Egyn]]. | ||