Astsroth, also known as Ashtar
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Astsroth the Command or Astsroth, is a Mighty, Strong Duke, and appeareth in the form of an hurtful Angel riding on an Infernal Beast like a Dragon, and carrying in his right hand a Viper. Thou must in no wise let him approach too near unto thee, lest he do thee damage by his Noisome Breath. Wherefore the Magician must hold the Magical Ring near his face, and that will defend him. He giv-eth true answers of things Past, Present, and to Come, and can discover all Secrets. He will declare wittingly how the Spirits fell, if desired, and the reason of his own fall. He can make men wonderfully knowing in all Liberal Sciences.
His mystical number is 40.
Sources
- 777 And Other Qabalistic Writings of Aleister Crowley, pp. 29 rev. ed.
- Goetia vel Clavicula Salamonis Regis, p. 20
- Santori, Dante. Il Libro dei Demoni, p. 30