Orobas
Orobas · 55th of Solomon's 72 Spirits — Horse-Headed Prince of Truth
55th demon of the Lesser Key of Solomon, a Great Prince. He appears as a horse-headed figure, and unlike other demons, he is famed as 'gentlemanly' — he never lies to the conjurer and never attempts to despise him. He teaches the truths of past, present, and future, the nature of the divine, and even the secrets of creation. He also protects the conjurer from other spirits. He commands 20 legions.
Origin
First systematized in the 16th-century Pseudomonarchia Daemonum and Lesser Key of Solomon. His name has been linked to Latin 'oros' (mouth), interpreted as 'mouth that speaks truth.' Unique among the 72 spirits for his consistent favorability to the conjurer, he is popular among occult enthusiasts.
Features
- Vast horse-headed figure with human body
- Or appears in full equine form
- An honest demon who never lies
- Great Prince commanding 20 legions of demons
Stories
Invoked in Solomonic magic to receive oracles of truth. He teaches facts of the past, secrets of the present, possibilities of the future, and truths concerning the divine essence. With the power to protect the conjurer from other demons, he serves as guardian of magical rites. He also grants honor and dignity.