Abalam

Abalam is a demon servant that appears in several grimoires of Western esoteric tradition. One great example is the appendices of works related to the Lesser Key of Solomon. His primary association is as a subordinate of the more prominent demon King Paimon.

Abalam is typically cited in lists of infernal names, often mentioned alongside other principal attendants of high-ranking demonic royalty. His specific functions and attributes, while briefly noted, link him to the hierarchical structure of the demonic realm and the command of infernal legions.

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Overview

Attribute	Details
Primary Name	Abalam
Other Names	None
Titles	Attendant of Paimon, Duke of Paimon, Infernal Retainer
Gender	Male
Alignment	Lawful Evil
Role	Infernal service and attendance, command of minor demonic forces, part of a triumvirate attendant to a King
Rank	Inferior Duke or Attendant Spirit
Hierarchy	Superior: Paimon. Subordinates: Unspecified legions or minor spirits.
Legions / Followers	Unspecified number of minor spirits, potentially part of Paimon’s 200 legions
Appearance	Unspecified physical description in primary sources; sometimes associated with Paimon’s appearance (a crowned man ridding a camel)
Powers & Abilities	Infernal assistance to his superior, localized summoning of minor entities, minor influence over the summoned. His power is typically dependent on Paimon’s presence.
Associated Figures	Paimon, Bebal, King Solomon, Lemegeton
Weaknesses	Holy names, divine authority, binding seals, specific conjuration rites, the will of a prepared Magus
Opposing Forces	The Holy Guardian Angel, Archangels, God, Jesus Christ
Pantheon	Abrahamic (Christian/Jewish) via demonization
Region of Origin	Mesopotamian/Near Eastern (via Paimon’s origins) as interpreted by European Occultism
First Known Appearance	16th-17th Century in grimoires related to the Solomonic cycle.
Primary Sources	Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (indirect mention), The Lesser Key of Solomon (unattributed lists), The Discoverie of Witchcraft (indirect mention)

Description

Abalam is a lesser demon that has a position of attendance and subservience to the Great King Paimon, a primary figure in the Solomonic cycle of demonology. His nature is inherently hierarchical, functioning as a necessary component in the proper summoning and control of King Paimon.

When it comes to Solomonic magic, the presence of Abalam, along with the other attendant spirit Bebal (or Balan), is frequently noted as a requirement or an unavoidable byproduct of Paimon’s manifestation.

While Abalam’s independent function is largely unexplored in the texts, his existence shows the complex court structure that governs the upper echelons of Hell’s royalty, where powerful rulers are rarely encountered alone but travel with a retinue of subordinate dukes and spirits.

Appearance

Primary sources regarding Abalam do not offer a distinct physical description of him alone. Given his role as an attendant spirit to King Paimon, his appearance is intrinsically linked to his superior’s manifestation.

King Paimon is traditionally described as appearing as a crowned man riding a dromedary (camel). When Paimon manifests, Abalam is present in his company, often alongside Bebal. This suggests Abalam’s form is either a variation of a crowned figure, a secondary figure accompanying the camel, or perhaps one of the unseen forces or spirits that constitute Paimon’s formidable retinue.

It is also implied that Abalam, like many spirits, may assume a human or partially anthropomorphic shape to accompany his king when summoned into the material plane.

History

Origins and Early Solomonic Context

The history of Abalam is not one of ancient myth or a pre-Christian deity. Still, it appears directly from the European grimoire tradition of the 16th and 17th centuries.

His earliest ‘existence’ is purely textual, a name entered into lists of spirits in the Lemegeton (or Lesser Key of Solomon). Abalam’s name is most often encountered in association with King Paimon, the ninth spirit listed in the Ars Goetia section of the Lesser Key.

The texts state that when a Magus successfully summons King Paimon, two great Dukes attend him: Bebal and Abalam. This inclusion is pragmatic, detailing the required scope of the Magus’s control—they must also subdue Paimon’s essential retinue.

The Problem of Alias and Ambiguity

Within the varying recensions and translations of the grimoires, Abalam’s identity and name are subject to textual confusion. In some lists, the attendant spirit is named Balan, which is also the name of the 55th spirit of the Ars Goetia (a Great, Terrible, and Mighty King).

This overlap introduces ambiguity, leading to the speculation that Abalam may be an alternate spelling, a corruption, or an entirely separate entity conflated with the Goetic King Balan.

The names Abalideth and Amon have also been historically linked to him through similar clerical errors or variant traditions. This textual fluidity is common among minor, non-principal spirits in demonological literature, as they often lack dedicated entries.

Role in Demonic Hierarchy

Abalam is a lesser demon. His position in the hierarchy of Hell and within the infernal court is that of a servant to King Paimon. In fact, the demon’s sole role is to serve as a perfect example to King Paimon’s stature: Paimon is a highly complex and powerful entity who cannot be divorced from his immediate chain of command.

Sources

Source	Quote
The Lesser Key of Solomon (Goetia), Spirit 9: Paimon (Waite Translation)	…and there attendeth him two thousand Legions of Spirits, to wit, those which were partly of the Order of Angels, and partly of the Order of Powers. If thou callest this Spirit Paimon alone, thou must make him some offering; and there will attend him two Kings, called Bebal (Balam) and Abalam (Abalideth), and other potentates in his host of spirits.
Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (Wier), Spirit 9: Paimon	Paimon is the ninth spirit, he is a great king…There attend him two thousand legions of spirits, some of the order of angels, others of the order of powers, if you name this Paimon alone, you must make him some sacrifice, and there will attend him two kings, Labal and Abalim, and other potentates…

Powers

Abalam’s powers are almost entirely derivative of his high-ranking superior, King Paimon. They are fundamentally powers of subservience and infernal delegation.

He functions primarily to enforce Paimon’s will on the spot and to manage the logistical aspects of Paimon’s vast legions. His existence as an attendant suggests an inherent ability to stabilize and manage the spiritual energy that accompanies a powerful demonic king’s manifestation, preventing the lesser spirits from running rampant.

Abalam has the implied ability to command minor demonic units belonging to Paimon’s 200 legions, acting as a chief of staff who organizes the movements and deployment of Paimon’s host.

Plus, Abalam’s presence is a necessary component for the proper flow of knowledge and information, as Paimon is known for granting understanding of the sciences, arts, and secret things—Abalam likely ensures the effective transmission of this perilous, forbidden knowledge from the King to the Magus.

His malevolent function is to facilitate the King’s destructive and corrupting influence in the world.

Abalam’s powers breakdown:

• Delegated Command: Manages and directs lesser spirits within Paimon’s host, ensuring military discipline and order.
• Energetic Stabilisation: Aids in containing and localizing the chaotic spiritual energy associated with King Paimon’s manifestation.
• Enforcement of Decree: Executes the immediate commands of King Paimon or acts as the enforcer of the demonic pact.
• Vector of Corruption: Facilitates the successful transfer of occult knowledge and infernal influence from his King to the human world.

Occult correspondences

Attribute	Details
Planet	Jupiter (by association with Paimon, a King)
Zodiac Sign	Cancer (by association with Paimon)
Element	Water or Air (by association with Paimon’s nature)
Direction	West
Color	Yellow, Black
Number	9 (via Paimon’s Goetic number)
Metal	Tin
Crystal / Mineral	Unspecified
Herb / Plant	Unspecified
Incense	Myrrh, Sandalwood
Sacred Animal / Symbol	Dromedary (by association with Paimon)

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