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I have a question about demons, or infernal beings of any kind. Are there JUST those 72? Because I have seen refrence on other places on this site, for names of spirits that weren't listed in the Goetia.

And also, are there books with the other infernal spirits I could buy? What about Angels?

Last but not least, what is the proper name for...infernal spirits? Or is that the proper name?

Sorry there is so much...I didnt want to take up extra space (IMG:style_emoticons/default/angel.gif)

Are there JUST those 72? Because I have seen refrence on other places on this site, for names of spirits that weren't listed in the Goetia.

There are far more than 72, the exact number is unknown for there are too many. Also, do not rely on names, for obvious reasons. In many places there can be many names for the same spirit.

And also, are there books with the other infernal spirits I could buy? What about Angels?

Demonology can help, the Bible, Egyptian Deities, Sumerian Gods, Greek Gods, etc... Mythology books are known to be best. Also, buy a good mythology dictionary for reference to the myths you'll be reading.

Last but not least, what is the proper name for...infernal spirits? Or is that the proper name?

There is no universal "proper name", each sect/religion/group/practitioner has his/her/their own way of calling these spirits and knowing these spirits. To me, some of these "Demons" or "infernal spirits" are "Dark Gods" or "Dark spirits".

This post has been edited by DeathStalker: Dec 3 2006, 06:41 AM