Demonology
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Foras the President of Hell

The modern illustration of the demon Foras

Foras-crowley

Foras, as drawn by Crowley.

Foras

Foras' seal

In demonology, Foras (alternatively Forcas or Forrasis) is a powerful President of Jinnestan, being obeyed by twenty-nine legions of demons. He teaches logic and ethics in all their branches, the virtues of all herbs and precious stones, can make a man witty, eloquent, invisible (invincible according to some authors), and live long, and can discover treasures and recover lost things.

Etymology[]

Foras' name seems to derive from Latin foras (out, outside).

Rank[]

Foras is a powerful President of Jinnestan being obeyed by twenty-nine legions of demons.

Appearance[]

Foras is depicted as a strong man.

Powers[]

Foras teaches logic and ethics in all their branches, the virtues of all herbs and precious stones, can make a man witty, eloquent, invisible (invincible according to some authors), and live long, and can discover treasures and recover lost things.

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