Ophiel
Ophiel is an olympic spirit who rules over the planet Mercury and 14 provinces.
According to the Arbatel of Magick (1655), Ophiel began ruling over our current age in the year 1900. He will continue ruling for a total of 490 years.
Textual history
Ophiel is described as an Olympian spirit in several grimoires, but first appears in the book known as the Grimoire of Armadel.
Abilities
In addition to ruling over the planet Mercury, Ophiel gives familiars and teaches all arts. He is also able to convert the metal mercury into the Philosopher's stone.
He controls 100,000 legions of spirits and is described as a spirit of piety, answering questions about God the Father.
Seal
The seal of Ophiel should be drawn in red ink.
His sigil contains "Mysteries of the Regeneration of Adam and his Children in Time." The three characters of this spirit are drawn in red, yellow, and green colors and include the forms of those in torment.
A.E. Waite believed there was a connection between the demon Sargatanas and Ophiel based on the characters of their seals.
In popular culture
"Megalith Ophiel" is the name of a a super rare card in the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game. It depicts a flying stone-like angel.