Was Ashtaroth A Watcher? Options

Now here's a theory I was considering (another weird one). The watchers are known to have taught mankind all sorts of things, many of them bad (prostitution,sodomy, and bestiality were a few). Within this framework it would be consistent in viewing Ashtaroth as a demon who identifies himself as female (ie: he is homosexual, as were many of the watchers in the book of Enoch). It is my belief that the editors of the Key of Solomon and other Goetic texts knew full well who Ashtaroth claimed to be, but that they (rightly) placed him as male for the skilled magician to discern. Your thoughts?

This post has been edited by r9999: Nov 25 2006, 07:08 PM

So it says he will tell about the reason of the fall, as well as knowledge on God and secret things? Plus he's amicable. Seems like an interesting summon. I read in lots of places that he has a horrible breath/smell with him (anybody have a problem with that?), what sort of protection would you recommend (will it offend him to draw a circle and banish him later?)

I read in lots of places that he has a horrible breath/smell with him (anybody have a problem with that?), what sort of protection would you recommend (will it offend him to draw a circle and banish him later?)

When working with spirits who produce a foul smell, many of the texts suggests wearing a silver ring with the name "Tetragrammaton" inscribed upon it.

When working with spirits who produce a foul smell, many of the texts suggests wearing a silver ring with the name "Tetragrammaton" inscribed upon it.

Yes the series of circles with letters around them? From the Greater Key . I made this on parchment and it seemed to help. I did not hold it up to my nose but it seemed to work just fine from my pocket !

This post has been edited by smasher666: Dec 8 2006, 11:04 PM