Lecture: Demon Duke AGARES

AGARES - Duke

Agares from Collin de Plancy «Dictionnaire Infernal», Paris, 1863.

Demon of the Day … Duke Agares (Day Demon)

Dates: March 31st – April 10th (Day Time)
Direction: North
Tarot: 3 of Wands
Planet: Venus
Metal: Copper
Element: Earth
Color: Green
Plant: Carnation
Incense: Sandalwood or Myrrh
Zodiac: Aries

Original text from the Ars Goetia:

“The Second Spirit is a Duke called Agreas, or Agares.

 He is under the Power of the East, and comes up in the form of an old fair Man, riding upon a Crocodile, carrying a Goshawk upon his fist, and yet mild in appearance.

He makes them to run that stand still, and brings back runaways.

He teaches all Languages or Tongues presently.

He hath power also to destroy Dignities both Spiritual and Temporal, and causes Earthquakes.

He was of the Order of Virtues. He hath under his government 31 Legions of Spirits.

And this is his Seal or Character which thou shalt wear as a Lamen before thee.”

Agares is most often depicted as a decrepit old man riding a crocodile with a hawk on his arm. Strangely enough, those who have summoned "Duke Agares" have reported meeting not an old man, but a beautiful young woman. In fact, Duchess Agares is said to be extremely feminine with an angelic look - a fair skinned blonde with white angel wings. She is also said to be soft-spoken and very friendly.

As far her role as a teacher of mortals, Agares is once again not at all what she seems. The Duchess relishes in teaching "anti-manners", which pretty much covers every "rude" behavior one can imagine, but especially foul language. She can cause earthquakes, make those who run stand still, and make runaways return to their homes.

Mostly, Agares is a voice for the common man. She teaches every language, chases off enemies, defends commoners, and can even bring down high-ranking officials who do not dutifully serve their role.