Glasya-Labolas
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Glasya-Labolas depicted as a dog with griffon wings. Illustration by Jacques Collin de Plancy from the Dictionnaire Infernal. | |
| Other name(s) | Glassia-labolis, Gaylos-Lobos, Caacrinolaas, Caassimolar, Classyalabolas |
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Glasya-Labolas is a demon derived from early modern European demonological traditions, first documented in Johann Weyer's 1577 compendium Pseudomonarchia Daemonum.[1] Within this textual tradition, he is classified as a powerful President (and Earl) of Hell, commanding 36 legions of spirits.[2] The character was subsequently incorporated into the 17th-century grimoire The Lesser Key of Solomon, appearing as the 25th spirit in its first section, the Ars Goetia.[3]
According to the historical texts, Glasya-Labolas appears in the form of a dog with the wings of a griffin. He is attributed with the ability to instantly teach all arts and sciences, cause both love and animosity among friends and foes, render the conjurer invisible, and incite homicides and bloodshed.[4]
Modern perception
In contemporary times, the perception of Glasya-Labolas as well as other Goetic demons has evolved, particularly among adherents of demonolatry (a modern religious practice involving the worship and veneration of demons, sometimes classified as a form of paganism).[5] Instead of being viewed strictly as a malevolent spirit responsible for "bloodshed and manslaughter," he is often presented in a more positive light as a mentor and teacher. According to demonolatry practitioner Stephanie Connolly in her book Demonolatry Goetia, adepts primarily petition Glasya-Labolas for assistance in acquiring both academic and practical knowledge, as well as in situations requiring confidentiality and the concealment of information.[6]
According to occultist Lon Milo DuQuette, the descriptions of demons in historical grimoires should be interpreted psychologically and philosophically rather than literally. In DuQuette's view, the 72 spirits of The Lesser Key of Solomon represent distinct portions of the human brain, and ritual interaction with them serves as a psychological method to access or "hack" one's own subconscious mind.[7] Under this framework, a demon's traditional attributes—such as inciting bloodshed, granting invisibility, or teaching sciences—are viewed as metaphors for internal psychological processes, such as overcoming personal weaknesses, modifying social behavior, or developing cognitive skills.
References
- ↑ Weyer, Johann (1577). "Glasya-Labolas". Pseudomonarchia Daemonum. Search this book on
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Davies, Owen (2009). Grimoires: A History of Magic Books. Oxford University Press. pp. 12, 45. ISBN 9780199204519. Search this book on
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Peterson, Joseph H. (2001). The Lesser Key of Solomon: Detailing the Ceremonial Art of Commanding Spirits. Weiser Books. p. 17. ISBN 9781578632206. Search this book on
- ↑ "Johann Weyer, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum". Retrieved 2026-04-18.
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Connolly, S. (2009). "Introduction to Demonolatry". The Complete Book of Demonolatry. DB Publishing. ISBN 9780981945903. Search this book on
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Connolly, S. (2009). Demonolatry Goetia. DB Publishing. p. 81. ISBN 9780966978827. Search this book on
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DuQuette, L. M.; Hyatt, C. S.; Wilson, D. P. (1992). "The Nature of the Beasts". The Illustrated Goetia. New Falcon Publications. ISBN 9781561840489. Search this book on
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