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Naberius
Naberus · Cerbere
A black crane fluttering about the circle; he speaks with a hoarse voice.
Makes men cunning in arts and sciences, especially rhetoric, and restores lost dignities and honours.
Weyer identifies him outright with Cerberus, the three-headed hound of Hades; in the Goetia only the crane's hoarse “bark” remains of the dog.
Naberius's chimeric form suggests he was likely a Cherub before his fall, and the wiki also counts him among Hell's Six Great Officers. His three canine heads lead many to take him for Cerberus in disguise or a manifestation of the Hadean guard dog, though an intellect uncharacteristic of the Greek beast persuades others he is a separate entity. Despite a raucous voice he is eloquent and amiable, fond of discussing science, evolution, and the cycle of life and death.
Naberius restores lost honours. Having none of his own, he handles others' with care.
Make an offering · NaberiusIn the message with your offering, name the spirit and state your petition — the keeper will enter them in the ledger.