Abezethibou, the one-winged demon

Abezethibou, also referred to as Abezithibod or Abez, is a demon described within the pseudepigrapha Testament of Solomon. He is also colloquially referred to as “the demon from the Red Sea”. Abezethibou is said to have followed Beelzebub after his fall from heaven making him a de facto fallen angel. Nevertheless, he is not mentioned within the Goetic demons that were ensnared by King Solomon. There are also accounts which state that Abezethibou is the offspring of Beelzebub.

Abezethibou is an important and ancient demon having dwelt in the first heaven referred to as Amelouth where he is said to have struck a rapport with Beelzebub. This demon commands twelve lesser demons and is associated with the sin of pride. Dealing with him requires great caution because he is especially devious. Abezethibou is also said to have jurisdiction over demons associated with Africa while he is also accorded control over all the spirits imprisoned in Jinnestan.

Abezethibou is described as having one wing because when he fell from heaven his counterparts tried to grab him but failed and tore off one wing. The remaining wing turned blood red and has been so ever since. The demon controls winds which blow over the Red Sea and has power to lead people astray. He is a night demon who is described as an enemy of Moses having been present when Egyptian sorcerers attempted to discredit him when he appealed for the release of the Jews from bondage in Egypt.

This demon is particularly devious having confessed to King Solomon that he is a hostile threat to the divine and all those of a similar inclination. He takes credit for opposing God and his chosen people as evidenced by his role in hardening the heart of the Pharaoh to pursue the newly released Israelite slaves. His role within the Christian exodus is somewhat overlooked within the bible with the proposal that it was the divine which hardened the Pharaoh’s heart and changed his mind against freeing Jews.

History

According to the Testament of Solomon, this demon dwelt in the first heaven and fell in with Beelzebub. He is said to be the last of the Shayatin and has dwelt in Egypt ever since he fell. He is the demon described to have been summoned by Egyptians conjurors to battle Moses at the court of Pharaoh. He is described as the main enemy of Moses as well as the people of Israel because of this role. His role as the controller of all souls imprisoned in Tartarus however grants him lofty ranking.

Presently, Abezethibou is said to be imprisoned under a pillar of water within the Red Sea. He is said to have fallen into this predicament after his pursuit of the Israelites after hardening Pharaoh’s heart to prevent their release from slavery went awry. As the Egyptian army drowned when the receded waters of the Red Sea resumed normalcy, Abezethibou was confined under a pillar of water. He will be freed however by the demon Ephippas at the end of times to once again wreak havoc on humanity.

Description

Rank: Ruler of Tartarus

Element: Air / Water

Color: Salmon blue

Gender: Male

Appearance

Abezethibou is described as having one wing which is bloody red. He has a well built structure akin to other angels. Like most other fallen angels however, some of his features are monstrous – this is also consistent with the view of Abezethibou as the last of the Shayatin.

The “Demonic Enns” of Abezethibou

Veni veni, o comitis Abezethibou

Liftoach Pandemonium, et germinet Abezethibou

Similar demons to Abezethibou

• Epipphas
• Leviathan
• Lucifer
• Beelzebub

Attributes of Abezethibou

• Abezethibou is a night demon with dominion over every soul imprisoned in Tartarus. This is also his domicile highlighting his important role within the underworld.
• This demon is a very skilled magician and can be summoned for various purposes. These include divination, confusion of one’s enemies, et cetera.
• He is a very cunning demon and it is necessary that great caution be taken in dealing with Abezethibou. It is advisable that only experienced conjurors attempt to summon this demon.
• He is very potent as evidenced by his unbound nature coupled with his close association to Beelzebub – the epitome of evil. This makes for a very challenging session highlighting the need for great competence on the part of the conjuror.
• Abezethibou has control over all of the winds which blow over the Red Sea having been trapped under a pillar of air and water since the walls of the sea collapsed on him during the Exodus.
• It is posited that the wind demon Ephippas will free him from bondage at the end of times whereupon he will be taken back to King Solomon. Other accounts posit that he will free himself at the end of time and return to wreak havoc on humankind.

When to summon Abezethibou

This demon is described as nocturnal and should thus be summoned under the cover of darkness. Seeing as he is presently confined under the Red Sea, it is plausible that summoning him occurs against his will. He can be summoned to use his magic skills to confuse the enemies of the conjuror or use his powers for the benefit of the magician in any way they so wish. He also has power over the winds which blow over the Red Sea and can therefore influence the weather over the sea.

Items Required:

• Sandalwood incense
• Salmon / light blue candles
• The sigil of the demon
• Scrying mirror

Ritual Time: Abezethibou is strongest in the month of July and must be summoned at night. More specifically, one should attempt to summon him at the fifth hour of the night.

Precautions:

• This demon is very potent despite the approachable and affable demeanor presented in manifestations. It is therefore necessary to accord him the utmost respect during rituals.
• The conjuror should take care to protect themselves from otherworldly energies by mentally picturing a protection circle and entering it.
• Over-reliance on the demon’s power should also be avoided as it may affect other parts of one’s psyche and hence life.

Steps:

• The conjuror should prepare for the ritual through power meditation to balance chakras.
• The demon’s sigil should be prominently displayed on the altar before the commencement of the ritual.
• At the stroke of the fifth hour of night, the conjuror should make the incense offering while chanting the enns of Abezethibou.
• Abezethibou manifests within the scrying mirror whereupon the conjuror can make their request known respectfully.
• After stating one’s wishes and praising the demon, Abezethibou can be dismissed respectfully.