Dictionary term
Seventy-Two Demons
Direct answer
Seventy-Two Demons usually refers to the seventy-two spirits listed in the Ars Goetia, the first book of the Lesser Key of Solomon.
The Seventy-Two Demons are the ranked Ars Goetia spirit catalog.
- 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 Seventy-Two Demons to explain the catalog as literature and occult history, not as a practice guide.
- Do not use it for
- Do not treat the number seventy-two as proof of spiritual authority or safety.
- Reference category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Related terms
- Demon, Fallen Angel, Spiritual Warfare, Discernment
The story behind Seventy-Two Demons
The Lesser Key classifies the spirits by ranks such as kings, dukes, princes, marquises, presidents, earls, and one knight.
Seventy-Two Demons in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Seventy-Two Demons asks how lists of power can be studied without surrendering judgment to them.
The Great Almanac frames Seventy-Two Demons 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.
Seventy-Two Demons in the Bible
The seventy-two Goetic spirits are not a canonical biblical list. The Solomonic framing belongs to later grimoire tradition.
Why Seventy-Two Demons matters
Seventy-Two Demons matters because the number gives structure to an entire grimoire catalog and modern demonology search culture.
Example in a reading: A reader studying Bael through Andromalius is moving through the seventy-two-demon catalog, even if modern lists vary in spelling.
Interpretive caution: Do not treat the number seventy-two as proof of spiritual authority or safety.
How Seventy-Two Demons is used in a reading
Use Seventy-Two Demons to explain the catalog as literature and occult history, not as a practice guide.
Where interpretation stops
Information on Seventy-Two Demons 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
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