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The origins of Ssakmakiel, like all the [[Archdemons of the Zodiac]] are somewhat obscure. | The origins of Ssakmakiel, like all the [[Archdemons of the Zodiac]] are somewhat obscure. | ||
If the Kabbalistic author Jacques Gaffarel is to be believed, the foundational text concerning the demon rulers of the zodiac comes from an unpublished manuscript titled '' | If the Kabbalistic author Jacques Gaffarel is to be believed, the foundational text concerning the demon rulers of the zodiac comes from an unpublished manuscript titled ''Memlecheti Halaal'' originally written by a Persian astrologer named Hamahalzel. This manuscript was acquired and translated into Hebrew by Rabbi Eliahou Chomer before being passed to Gaffarel. | ||
The earliest published reference to Ssakmakiel is found in [[Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa]]'s ''[[Three Books of Occult Philosophy]]'' (1531). According to Agrippa, these zodiac demons are ''genii'' of Arabic origin, although he links them to the [[Kabbalah]]. It is important to note that Agrippa spells the spirit names only in Arabic and Latin, not in Hebrew, suggesting he may have had access to the original manuscript and was not aware of the Chomer translation. | The earliest published reference to Ssakmakiel is found in [[Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa]]'s ''[[Three Books of Occult Philosophy]]'' (1531). According to Agrippa, these zodiac demons are ''genii'' of Arabic origin, although he links them to the [[Kabbalah]]. It is important to note that Agrippa spells the spirit names only in Arabic and Latin, not in Hebrew, suggesting he may have had access to the original manuscript and was not aware of the Chomer translation. | ||