Forneus

Forneus as depicted in the Occult Tarot

Forneus is a Great Marquis of Hell, and has twenty-nine legions of demons under his rule. He teaches Rhetoric and languages, gives men a good name, and makes them be loved by their friends and foes. He is the 30th Goetic demon. Forneus is opposed by the Kabbalistic angel Omael.

General appearance

Forneus is depicted as a great sea monster. He can take many different forms but mainly prefers his human form.

Abilities

Forneus causes men to have a good name and to have the knowledge and understanding of tongues. He makes one beloved by his foes as well as of his friends. He is partly of the Order of Thrones, and partly of that of Angels. His name seems to come from the word "fornus" (oven).

Goetic demons of the Lesser Key of Solomon
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