He detecteth treasures hidden by magicians and inchanters, and is of the order of vertues, which in part beare rule: he knoweth all things past, and to come, and reconcileth freends and powers and governeth thirtie legions of divels by his authoritie. He understandeth the singing of birds, the barking of dogs, the lowings of bullocks, and the voice of all living creatures.

The description of Barbatos from the Pseudomonarchia daemonum is as follows:īarbatos, a great countie or earle, and also a duke, he appeareth in Signo sagittarii sylvestris (appears as a woodland archer), with foure kings, which bring companies and great troopes (which bear trumpets). The Pseudomonarchia daemonum, or False Monarchy of Demons, by the Dutch occultist Johann Weyer, was published as an appendix to his book titled De praestigiis daemonum, or On the Tricks of Demons, in 1577. Instead, lists of formalized demonologies tend to remain popular in occult traditions.īarbatos in the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum None of them however are considered canon by modern mainstream Christian denominations.

Throughout history multiple formalized classifications of demons have been proposed. The name ' Barbatos' derives from Latin ' barbatus,' meaning ' bearded.'īarbatos in Christian and Occult Demonologies He is also mentioned in Grand Grimoire as a subordinate of Satanachia. He is the 8th demon in the Lesser Key of Solomon, while Pseudomonarchia Daemonum lists him as the 6th demon. He can speak to animals, can tell the future, conciliates friends and rulers, and can lead men to treasure hidden by the enchantment of magicians. 6 Barbatos in the Dictionnaire Infernal.5 Barbatos in the Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis (Ars Goetia).

4 Barbatos in the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum.3 Barbatos in Christian and Occult Demonologies.

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