Malphas, the deceitful demon

Malphas is a Great Prince of hell with forty legions of lesser demons serving under his command. He is mentioned within several grimories such as the Book of the Office of Spirits, the Lesser Key of Solomon, the Discoverie of Witchcraft, the Dictionnaire Infernal, and the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum. He is a very potent being who is a great deceiver and only advisable to be invoked by experienced conjurors.

To highlight his potency and bring it into perspective, Malphas is only second in command to Satan. Among the abilities which Malphas has are the power to put up high towers, strongholds, and castles, construction of houses, destruction of enemy structures, and revealing the thoughts of the enemy to the conjuror. Malphas can also reveal a target’s previous experiences to the conjuror if they so wish. He can also destroy the thought processes of the enemy as well as distorting their desires.

Additionally, the demon can quickly collect artificers from all places across the globe. He can also furnish the conjuror with good familiars upon their request. The demon is also able to create virtually anything using magic. Malphas is described as having a hoarse voice and he often manifests as a raven although he can take up human form in which he has a dark tan but retains the same hoarse voice.

History

There are no discernible ties to this demon within ancient Graeco-Roman mythologies or Middle Eastern folklore making it difficult to ascertain his origins. It is possible that Malphas was an ancient pagan god who was demonized as Judeo-Christian based religions grew popular across the world. His name was subsequently Latinized before he was banished to hell thus probably distorting his earlier identity. The earliest reports about this demon can be found in the De praestigiis daemonum which was published in 1536. The Pseudomonarchia Daemonum states the following regarding the demon Malphas:

” Malphas is a great president, he is seene like a crowe, but being cloathed with humane image, speaketh with a hoarse voice, be buildeth houses and high towres wonderfullie, and quicklie bringeth artificers togither, he throweth downe also the enimies edifications, he helpeth to good familiars, he receiveth sacrifices willinglie, but he deceiveth all the sacrificers, there obeie him fourtie legions.”

Description

Rank: President

Tarot: 3 of Swords

Plant: Marigold

Color: Light blue

Planet: Saturn

Metal: Lead

Element: Air

Zodiac: 10 – 14 degrees of Libra

Appearance

Malphas is often depicted as a raven with large grey wings and a blue aura when in demon form. When in human form he has a dark tan with dark brown hair and a goatee. He has high cheekbones, a muscular build, and blue eyes as well as the large grey wings. There are also reports of him appearing so dark that the conjurors can only see his blue eyes. He always speaks with a hoarse voice whether in human or demon form.

The “Demonic Enns” of Malphas

Veni, veni, o Comitis Malphas

Liftoach Pandemonium, et germinet Malphas

Lirach tasa Malphas ayer

The sigil of Malphas

Similar demons to Malphas

  • Satan
  • Sallos

Attributes of Malphas

  • Malphas is a very potent demon only ranking second in command to Satan within the demon hierarchy. His potency means that he should not be invoked by beginners and it is advisable not to even try it.
  • This demon has the ability to create almost anything using his magical powers. He can thus be summoned by the conjuror in time of great need or emergency to remedy situations.
  • Malphas can also be summoned to attack enemy structures and destroy them. Conversely, he can be summoned to build strongholds, castles, and houses for the conjuror’s benefit.
  • The demon is able to read the minds of enemies and reveal their thoughts to the conjuror – he can also destroy enemies’ thought processes and desires. This is addition to revealing what the target has done in the past.
  • This demon is able to provide the conjuror with familiars to assist in their spiritual works.

When to summon Malphas

This demon is able to build houses, strongholds, and castles for the conjuror and can be called forth to do so. Malphas can also be used to target enemy structures whereupon he subsequently destroys them. He can also reveal the thoughts of foes as well as what they have done in the past to the conjuror providing them with something of an advantage over adversaries. The conjuror may also request the demon to distort the thoughts and desires of enemies in addition to providing good familiars.

Items Required:

  • The demon’s sigil
  • Marigold
  • Lead items
  • Light blue candles
  • Incense

Ritual Time: This demon is strongest between October 3rd and October 7th. Malphas is a night demon and should be summoned under the cover of darkness.

Precautions:

  • This demon is very powerful and cunning making him a terrible prospect for beginners. It is advisable that only experienced people attemtpt to invoke Malphas.
  • The demon should be accorded respect to reduce the threat of malevolence and increase the chances of realizing desirable outcomes. This should be a no-brainer.
  • It is necessary to protect oneself from otherworldly energies by mentally visualizing a protection circle, opening it, and entering.

Steps:

  • The conjuror should engage in power meditation or breathing exercises to increase concentration.
  • The demon’s sigil should be prominent at the center of the altar and the light blue candle placed in the center.
  • The marigold should be sprinkled on the altar as well as the lead items before the lighting of the candle or offering of incense can be made.
  • When offering the incense, the demon’s enn should be hummed until he manifests within the smoke and flames.
  • The demon should be praised before one can make their wishes known and it is important to remember respect even in the absence of an immediate malevolent threat.
  • After he has listened and acknowledged the wishes he should be praised before being dismissed respectfully.
  • The candles can then be snuffed out.