Astaroth — Duke of the Ars Goetia

Infernal Registry

Number	#29
Rank	Duke
Seal Metal	Copper
Legions	40
Hierarchy	Dukes
Status	✅ Sculpted

The Grimoire Speaks

Astaroth is the Twenty-ninth Spirit of the Ars Goetia, holding the rank of Duke in the infernal hierarchy. According to the Lesser Key of Solomon, Astaroth commands 40 legions of inferior spirits and belongs to the order of Dukes. As a Duke, Astaroth serves within the structured hierarchy beneath the Great Kings of the Goetia.

Appearance

He appeareth in the form of a hurtful Angel riding on an Infernal Beast like a Dragon, and carrying in his right hand a Viper.

Powers & Dominion

He maketh Men wonderfully knowing in all Liberal Sciences. He ruleth over 40 Legions of Spirits. He can declare how Spirits fell, and the reason thereof, and can make men exceedingly knowing in all manner of things.

Summoning & Constraints

The Exorcist must not let him approach too near unto him, lest he do him damage by his noisome Breath. He must hold a Magical Ring near his face, and that will defend him.

Historical Note

The seal and description of Astaroth are drawn from the Ars Goetia, the first book of the Lemegeton (Lesser Key of Solomon), a 17th-century grimoire compiled from older Medieval and Renaissance sources. The 72 demons were said to have been conjured and bound by King Solomon using a brass vessel sealed with divine names. Each demon's seal, reproduced above, was used by the conjurer as a means of identification and control during the summoning ritual. Clay Cyanide's sculptural interpretations bring these ancient descriptions into three-dimensional form for the first time as presupported 3D printable STL miniatures.