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.
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
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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.
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.
Seventy-Two Demons at work: an example
A reader studying Bael through Andromalius is moving through the seventy-two-demon catalog, even if modern lists vary in spelling.
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.
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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.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Also appears in
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Seventy-Two Demons?
Seventy-Two Demons usually refers to the seventy-two spirits listed in the Ars Goetia, the first book of the Lesser Key of Solomon.
How should Seventy-Two Demons be understood spiritually?
Use Seventy-Two Demons to explain the catalog as literature and occult history, not as a practice guide.
What should I avoid when interpreting Seventy-Two Demons?
Do not treat the number seventy-two as proof of spiritual authority or safety.
