Albunalich Albunalich: One of several demons said to serve
beneath the infernal king Maymon. In the Joseph H. Peterson translation of the Sworn Book of Honorius, Albunalich is associated with spirits that have a tall and gracile appearance. Pale or yellow in color, they can summon snow and ice and also influence the emotions of anger, hatred, and sadness. They are connected with the planet Saturn and with the direction north. The angels Bohel, Cafziel, Michrathon, and Satquiel govern Albunalich and all demons connected with the planet Saturn. In the Driscoll edition of the Sworn Book, this demon appears under the name Albunalith, but his attributions are somewhat changed. In this version of the text, Albunalich is a king of the north who rules the element of earth. He is said to be able to impart knowledge of things to come and can also
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speak on things from the past. He has the ability to make people grow angry with one another, inciting rancor and causing the baring of swords. On a lighter note, despite being a creature of earth, Albunalich is said to be able to bring temperate rains. He also takes great joy in wearing down an utterly frustrating anyone seeking treasures— presumably treasures that are buried in his domain of the earth. See also MAYMON, SWORN BOOK. Alchibany: A demon named in Peterson’s transla-
tion of the Sworn Book of Honorius. Alchibany is said to serve beneath the demon-king Maymon, who is connected with the direction north as well as the planet Saturn. Curiously, the text seems to also imply that Alchibany is subordinate to the southwest wind, although how this is reconciled with his service to an infernal king of the north is never made clear. Compare this demon’s name to Aliybany, said to serve Albunalich, demon-king of the earth, in the Driscoll translation of the Sworn Book. See also ALIYBANY, MAYMON, SWORN BOOK. Aldal: A demon specializing in tricks and illusions,
Aldal can be conjured up to assist in any magick involving the deceit of the senses. Named in both the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage and the Clavicula Salomonis, he is also recommended for invisibility spells. See also CLAVICULA SALOMONIS, MATHERS. Aldrusy: A demon in the hierarchy of the wan-
dering prince Uriel, at least according to the Ars Theurgia. Aldrusy holds the rank of duke and has six hundred and fifty lesser spirits to serve beneath him. He takes the form of a massive serpent with a human’s head. He is a dishonest spirit, both stubLucifer devouring sinners. Medieval depictions of demons born and utterly evil. See also ARS THEURGIA, were monstrous and frequently featured extra mouths at URIEL. the joints and at the privates.