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'''[[Black magic]]''' has traditionally referred to the use of supernatural powers or [[ritual magic|magic]] for evil and selfish purposes; or magic associated with [[the Devil]] or other evil spirits. It is also sometimes referred to as the "[[left-hand path]]," (its right-hand path counterpart being benevolent white magic). In modern times, some find that the definition of black magic has been convoluted by people who define magic or ritualistic practices that they disapprove of as black magic.
'''[[Oriens]]''' is a [[demon]] mentioned in many [[grimoire]]s dealing with [[ritual magic]]. He is most frequently named alongside [[Paimon]], [[Egyn]], and [[Amaymon]] as kings of the cardinal directions. He is the king of the east. He appears with a fair and feminine countenance wearing a crown upon his head. He rides upon an elephant with a large number of musical instruments. Sometimes, he appears in the shape of a horse (with multiple heads, variously stated as 100 or five), but once he has been constrained by an invocation, he will take a human shape.


While "[[natural magic]]" became popular among the educated and upper classes of the 16th and 17th century, [[ritual magic]] and folk magic remained subject to persecution. 20th century author Montague Summers generally rejects the definitions of "white" and "black" magic as "contradictory," though he highlights the extent to which all magic, regardless of intent, was considered "black," even magic involving [[angel]]s, because it attempted to subvert the will of [[Yahweh|God]] in favor of the [[magician]].
Many abilities are attributed to Oriens such as giving the [[magician]] wealth in the form of silver and gold, answering questions about the past, present, and future, giving [[divination|divinatory]] visions, the power to fly, providing [[familiar]]s. He also has powers of [[necromancy]] and is able to revive the dead.


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Latest revision as of 19:54, 8 September 2025

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Oriens is a demon mentioned in many grimoires dealing with ritual magic. He is most frequently named alongside Paimon, Egyn, and Amaymon as kings of the cardinal directions. He is the king of the east. He appears with a fair and feminine countenance wearing a crown upon his head. He rides upon an elephant with a large number of musical instruments. Sometimes, he appears in the shape of a horse (with multiple heads, variously stated as 100 or five), but once he has been constrained by an invocation, he will take a human shape.

Many abilities are attributed to Oriens such as giving the magician wealth in the form of silver and gold, answering questions about the past, present, and future, giving divinatory visions, the power to fly, providing familiars. He also has powers of necromancy and is able to revive the dead.

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