Agares



Agares is a duke of Hell and the second spirit mentioned in the Ars Goetia. He is described as an elderly man riding a crocodile, and is best known for teaching languages. As a demon of wisdom, Agares has knowledge on many areas, and can also bring back people or things that have left.

Description
Agares takes the form of an elderly white man, riding a crocodile and carrying a hawk or crow perched on his hand.

According to the Legemeton, he was an angel of the order of the Virtues before he descended into Hell. Teaching all languages precisely, he is characterized as a demon of knowledge. He can also bring back people who have run away, or make them not leave in the first place, and cause earthquakes. He commands 31 legions of demons.

Ars Goetia
''The Second Spirit is a Duke called Agreas, or Agares. He is under the Power of the East, and cometh up in the form of an old fair Man, riding upon a Crocodile, carrying a Goshawk upon his fist, and yet mild in appearance. He maketh them to run that stand still, and bringeth back runaways. He teaches all Languages or Tongues presently. He hath power also to destroy Dignities both Spiritual and Temporal, and causeth Earthquakes. He was of the Order of Virtues. He hath under his government 31 Legions of Spirits. And this is his Seal or Character which thou shalt wear as a Lamen before thee.''