In Solomonic lore Sphendonael is one of the thirty-six elemental world rulers; he is also listed as one of the seventy-two Spirits of Solomon, bound to heavy work on the temple tending the furnace for metalwork. Described as having a shapeless head like a dog with a face like a bird, donkey, or ox, he causes tumors in the parotid gland, inflammations in t he tonsils, and tetanic recurvation. H is personal adversary is the angel Sabrael, who can cure the diseases Sphendonael causes.
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