In
demonology, Ose (Pronounced /ˈɒze/),
is a Great President of
Hell
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, ruling three legions of
demon
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s (thirty to other authors, and
Pseudomonarchia Daemonum gives no number of legions). He makes men wise in all liberal sciences and gives true answers concerning divine and secret things; he also brings insanity to any person the
conjurer wishes, making them believe that they are
king and wearing a crown, or a
Pope. However, his spells only last 1 hour at a time.
Additionally, Ose has the ability to transform people into animals. The victims of the curse will be unaware that they were turned into animals.
Ose is depicted as a
leopard
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that after a while changes into a man.
Etymology
His name seems to derive from
Latin '
os', mouth, language, bone, or 'osor', that who abhors.
''Other spellings'': ''Osé, Oze, Oso, Voso.''
See also
*
The Lesser Key of Solomon
References
Further reading
*
S. L. MacGregor Mathers, A. Crowley, '' The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King'' (1904). 1995 reprint: .
Goetic demons
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