Marbas' seal
In demonology, Marbas (or Barbas) is a demon described in the Ars Goetia. He is described as the Great President of Jinnestan governing thirty-six legions of demons. He answers truly on hidden or secret things, causes and heals diseases, teaches mechanical arts, and changes men into other shapes. He is depicted as a great lion that, under the conjurer's request, changes shape into a man.
The name Barbas also comes from the Latin "barba", beard, hellebore (a plant used in witchcraft, especially to invoke demons), and also a male name.
Etymology[]
The name Barbas comes from the Latin barba meaning beard, hellebore (a plant used in witchcraft, especially to invoke demons), and also a male name.
Rank[]
Marbas is a Great President of Jinnestan and governs thirty-six legions of demons.
Appearance[]
Marbas is depicted as a great lion that, under the conjurer's request, changes shape into a man.
Powers[]
Marbas answers truly on hidden or secret things, causes and heals diseases, teaches mechanical arts, and changes men into other shapes.