The Sixth Spirit is Valefor. He is a mighty
Duke, and appeareth in the shape of a Lion with an Ass�s Head,
bellowing. He is a good Familiar, but tempteth them he is a
familiar of to steal. He governeth 10 Legions of Spirits. His Seal
is this, which is to be worn, whether thou wilt have him for a
Familiar, or not.
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Valefor; Another Strange Spirit
In an attempt to describe Valefor, the old magickians said he
looked like a lion with the head of an ass.
But Aaron C. Donahue's remote viewed drawing of this strange
spirit doesn't make him look that way at all. Valefor, in
Donahue's mind, looks somewhat like an animal because he stands on
four legs, but he has a large head, small eyes, and a long flowing
beard. If you look closely, the drawing shows a space ship in the
distance.
Like the other so-called demons, Valefor is an alien.
He has been considered among the "lesser" demons over the years,
and consequently little has been written about Valefor. Yet he was
chosen by Solomon from among the thousands, if not millions of
demons to be included in the Goetian list of 72 special spirits.
Thus he obviously has qualities to be considered by the magickian.
One old book said Valefor has been called numerous other names,
including Valafar, Valefar, and Malaphar. He is a duke that
governs 10 legions of spirits.
Johann Wier, who seemed to view this spirit as an evil trickster,
wrote that Valefor comes forth "in the shape of a lion and the
head of a (thief), he is verie familiar with them to whom he
maketh himself acquainted, till he hath brought them to the
gallowes."
Seagrave writes that Valefor "has a sharp, braying voice and an
unpleasant manner," and is skilled in theft.
"Valefor will always counsel theft even where it involves stealing
from companions and friends. He cannot be broken of that habit, no
matter how he is bound. His advice will tend to be persuasive,"
the Seagrave report states.
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