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==Name== | ==Name== | ||
The name "Lucifugus" comes from two Latin words: ''lux ''("light"; genitive ''lucis''), and ''fugio'' ("to flee"), which means "[he who] flees the light" | The name "Lucifugus" comes from two Latin words: ''lux ''("light"; genitive ''lucis''), and ''fugio'' ("to flee"), which means "[he who] flees the light." | ||
Some scholars consider "Rofocal" to be an anagram of "[[Focalor]]," the name of a [[Goetic demon]]. However, this is not actually the case, and the two [[demon]]s have nothing to do with each other - the only evidence of any connection between the two is simply a similarity in name. | |||
Another possibility for the origin of "Rofocal" is intimately connected to the very nature of Lucifuge. As Lucifuge is the reverse of Lucifer (Latin for "light bearer"), so is the name "Rofocal" derived from "Lucifer" reversed – that is, "Reficul;" however, as not much is known about this demon, this is also simply speculation. | Another possibility for the origin of "Rofocal" is intimately connected to the very nature of Lucifuge. As Lucifuge is the reverse of Lucifer (Latin for "light bearer"), so is the name "Rofocal" derived from "Lucifer" reversed – that is, "Reficul;" however, as not much is known about this demon, this is also simply speculation. | ||
==Textual history== | |||
Two grimoires contain the primary source information concerning Lucifuge Rofocale: | |||
* ''[[Grimoire of Pope Honorius]]'' | |||
* ''[[The Grand Grimoire]]'' | |||
However, both texts have dubious authorship with claimed dates of publication far earlier than their actual first appearance in print. Therefore, it is difficult to determine which was the original source. There are minor differences between the two texts, each showing a different summoning seal for Lucifuge, but on the whole, they agree with the method for summoning him and the demon's abilities. | |||
==Modern demonology== | ==Modern demonology== | ||
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Lucifuge Rofocale is featured in the [[Occult Tarot]] by [[Travis McHenry]]. The demon is the [[Ace of Pentacles]] card. | Lucifuge Rofocale is featured in the [[Occult Tarot]] by [[Travis McHenry]]. The demon is the [[Ace of Pentacles]] card. | ||
==Abilities== | |||
Lucifuge Rofocale is an infernal [[demon]] associated with the element of [[earth (element)|earth]]. He has the ability to make one rich quickly and can give worldly power and authority. | |||
In [[Kabbalah]], Lucifuge rules over the [[qlippoth]] of [[Satariel]] on the [[Tree of Death]]. | |||
[[Category:Demons]] | [[Category:Demons]] | ||