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Paimon
Paimonia · Paymon
A crowned man on a dromedary, preceded by a host with trumpets and cymbals.
Teaches all arts, sciences and secret things, gives dignities and binds any man to the will of the magician.
The king “most obedient unto Lucifer”; he speaks with a roaring voice and must be compelled to answer clearly. He is to be observed towards the north-west, attended by the spirits Labal and Abalim. Modern audiences know him from the film Hereditary (2018).
The wiki has him fall from the order of Dominions (Weyer notes he may have been a Cherub): an angel entranced by Lucifer's music who tried to echo the Morning Star's singing and stayed loyal — a devotion that earned him a crown and the name of Lucifer's most obedient servant among the Goetia. In the War in Heaven he was defeated by the angel Haziel, who per Rudd remains his opposing Shem angel. Two kings, Beball and Abalam, attend him; he grants wishes in the manner of a genie, twisting any request not phrased with care, and his summoner must face northwest, where his house stands.
Paimon is generous to those who ask — and attentive to them afterwards.
Make an offering · PaimonIn the message with your offering, name the spirit and state your petition — the keeper will enter them in the ledger.