Beleth (Ars Goetia Demon)

Beleth is a powerful king of Hell with a high rank in the Goetic hierarchy. He is the thirteenth spirit in the Lesser Key of Solomon and commands eighty-five legions of spirits. Beleth is mainly known for his ability to create love between men and women until the summoner is satisfied. He is fierce and requires a specific ritual to keep the summoner safe.

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Overview

Attribute	Details
Primary Name	Beleth
Other Names	Bileth, Byleth, Elyth
Titles	King, Mighty King, Terrible King
Gender	Male
Alignment	Lawful Evil
Role	Instigator of forced love, Tempter, Commander of legions
Rank	King
Hierarchy	Serves the infernal hierarchy of the Goetia; commands 85 legions
Legions / Followers	85 Legions
Appearance	A king riding a pale horse, preceded by musicians playing trumpets
Powers & Abilities	Procures love between men and women, commands numerous spirits, induces fear
Associated Figures	Solomon, Ba’al, Paimon, Asmoday, Purson, Balam, Zagan, Belial, Amaymon, Berith
Weaknesses	Silver ring held to the face, hazel wand, specific directional salutations
Opposing Forces	The Angel Hamaliel
Pantheon	Abrahamic (Solomon-based Demonology)
Region of Origin	Middle East / Europe (Grimoire tradition)
First Known Appearance	16th Century, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum
Primary Sources	Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Ars Goetia, Dictionnaire Infernal

Description

Beleth represents forced emotion and strict infernal rules. In religious stories, he stands for fallen angels who use their powers to control human will. Beleth’s main ability is to replace natural attraction with supernatural influence, creating affection where there was none before.

Beleth is known for being proud and quick to anger. He expects complete respect and requires certain rituals from anyone who deals with him. His story warns about the risks of trying to control others’ feelings through forbidden methods, showing how desire can become dangerous when it is not guided by free will.

Appearance

Beleth usually appears as a king with a frightening face, riding a pale or faded-looking horse. When he arrives, musicians play trumpets and other instruments, making a loud and unsettling noise. His presence is so intense that it often makes the person who summoned him shake with fear.

Beleth does not look like a monster or animal. Instead, he keeps a human, royal appearance that shows both power and threat. His horse is often described as sickly or pale, which makes his arrival even more disturbing.

History

Origins

Beleth was once part of the Order of Powers in Heaven before the great split. After the angels rebelled and fell, he was sent down to the earthly and underground worlds.

Legend has it that King Solomon managed to trap Beleth, along with many other spirits, in a brass vessel. After losing his place in Heaven, Beleth became an infernal king and took charge of eighty-five legions of spirits who fell with him.

The Binding by Solomon

Stories about Solomon say Beleth was one of the hardest spirits to control. When Solomon first called him for help with building the Temple or for knowledge, Beleth arrived in much so rage and noise that even Solomon had to be very careful.

Solomon wrote down the special protections needed to deal with Beleth. Unlike other spirits who could be controlled with simple orders, Beleth needed a silver ring and a hazel wand. Using these, Solomon trapped him in the brass bottle, where he stayed until the Babylonians later opened it, thinking it was full of gold.

The Return to the North

After the brass vessel was broken and the spirits escaped, Beleth went back to his place in the North. Later grimoires from the Renaissance describe his return to the infernal ranks. He was no longer just a prisoner but became a ruling king in his own right.

These stories highlight his place in the “Lesser Key,” where he is again listed as the thirteenth spirit. During this time, many occultists tried to use his power to affect love and political marriages. Still, some were driven mad by his frightening arrival and the loud music of his ghostly musicians.

Sources

Source	Quote
Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (Johann Weyer, 1577)	Bileth is a great king and a terrible, riding on a pale horsse, before whome go trumpets and all kind of musicall instruments. When he is called by a conjuror, he appeareth rough and furious, to deceive him.
The Lesser Key of Solomon (Ars Goetia, 17th Century)	The Thirteenth Spirit is called Beleth (or Bileth). He is a mighty King and terrible. He rideth on a pale horse with trumpets and other kinds of musical instruments playing before him. He is of the Order of Powers, and he governeth 85 Legions of Spirits.
Dictionnaire Infernal (Jacques Collin de Plancy, 1818)	Beleth, roi puissant et terrible de l’enfer, qui appartient à l’ordre des Puissances; il se montre assis sur un cheval pâle; des trompettes et des musiciens de toute espèce le précèdent. Il est d’un caractère furieux.
The Discoverie of Witchcraft (Reginald Scot, 1584)	Bileth is a great king and a terrible, riding on a pale horsse, before whome go trumpets and all kind of musicall instruments. When he is called… he appeareth rough and furious, to deceive him.
Livre des Esperitz (15th-16th Century)	Byleth is a great king and appears in the form of a man riding a pale horse. He has 80 legions under him and can make men and women love each other.
Steganographia (Johannes Trithemius, ca. 1499)	Beleth is one of the kings of the spirits… he is to be summoned with great reverence and with the use of a silver ring held to the face to protect against his breath.

Powers

Beleth works by influencing the human mind to create strong feelings of love and passion.

The love Beleth creates is not natural or slow to grow. Instead, it happens suddenly and feels overwhelming, lasting until the person who asked for the spell is satisfied. He uses his eighty-five legions as invisible helpers to influence the target’s thoughts and desires.

When summoned, Beleth also tries to intimidate. He creates a loud mix of trumpets and other instruments to break the conjurer’s confidence. If the conjurer shows fear, Beleth loses respect and may refuse to help or even become hostile.

If the summoning works, the target of the spell completely gives in emotionally, and their feelings are tied to the summoner by a supernatural force.

Occult correspondences

Attribute	Details
Planet	Sun
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Element	Earth
Direction	North / East
Color	Yellow / Gold
Number	13
Metal	Gold / Silver (for protection)
Crystal / Mineral	Beryl
Herb / Plant	Hazel / Dill
Incense	Frankincense
Sacred Animal / Symbol	Horse / Silver Ring

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