Dictionary term
Agares
Direct answer
Agares is the second Goetic spirit, a duke associated with languages, return, movement, and the collapse of status.
Agares is a Goetic duke linked with languages, runaways, movement, and shaken authority.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Also appears in
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Agares to discuss language, return, and destabilized power inside the Goetic catalog.
- Do not use it for
- Do not turn the language-teaching claim into practice advice.
- Reference category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Related terms
- Demon, Fallen Angel, Spiritual Warfare, Discernment
The story behind Agares
The Ars Goetia describes Agares as an old fair man riding a crocodile with a goshawk, teaching languages and bringing back runaways.
Agares in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Agares asks whether words restore order or shake it apart.
The Great Almanac frames Agares with educational restraint. Mystical or symbolic language may be meaningful, but it should not be exaggerated into certainty, panic, or permission to ignore ordinary responsibility.
Agares in the Bible
From a biblical standpoint, reference to Agares emphasizes historical, spiritual, and moral discernment. Scriptural theology focuses heavily on the ultimate authority of God, the protective lordship of Jesus Christ, and the cultivation of peace, truth, and mental clarity rather than a fascination with dark entities. Exploring these mentions historically serves to demystify folklore and replace panic with spiritual resilience.
Why Agares matters
Agares matters because his office combines communication, reversal, and disruption, making him one of the more symbolically vivid early Goetic figures.
Example in a reading: In symbolic reading, Agares may represent speech that returns what has fled or exposes unstable authority.
Interpretive caution: Do not turn the language-teaching claim into practice advice.
How Agares is used in a reading
Use Agares to discuss language, return, and destabilized power inside the Goetic catalog.
Where interpretation stops
Information on Agares is presented strictly for educational, historical, and devotional purposes. Complex or sensitive spiritual topics are approached with absolute calm and balance, avoiding any ritual instructions, superstitions, or exaggerated claims. If you are experiencing distress, anxiety, or safety concerns related to these themes, we warmly encourage seeking support from trusted local pastoral, clinical, or counseling resources to ensure your well-being.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
The page starts with a direct definition, then separates use, example, caution, spiritual meaning, and historical context. For astrology, occult, demonology, curse, and spiritual warfare terms, the editorial rule is to explain the term without making fear-based, fatalistic, medical, legal, financial, or ritual-instruction claims.
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