Demonic Hymns

About this book

An illustrated grimoire for your work with demonsBring the spoken power of the hymn into your ritual practice. Demonic Hymns by Astennu Sever contains sixty original hymns, each accompanied by a shorter offering prayer and a dedicated demon portrait. Written for use at the altar, this collection gives you substantial words of invocation and devotion to incorporate into your own workings.The spirits include Lucifer, Lilith, Belial, Paimon, Astaroth, Mammon, Clauneck and Bune, alongside many others from Goetic and related traditions. Each hymn addresses the character and powers of its spirit. An appeal to Bune carries a different purpose and atmosphere from an address to Lilith, allowing you to choose words suited to the being you are approaching and the intention of your working.Words for the altarUse the full hymns during attunement or as spoken addresses within a ceremony. The shorter offering prayers accompany the presentation of gifts, giving expression to your petition or gratitude. Each chapter includes a practical note on ritual use, while the introduction explains how to work with the collection. General opening and closing prayers help you frame a session at the altar.Sixty demon illustrationsThe portraits accompany the text in a dark engraving style. Drawing on traditional demonological descriptions, they bring the spirits' strange and imposing forms onto the page. Each provides a visual focus for contemplation alongside its hymn.For magicians and demonolators seeking an illustrated companion to regular spirit work, Demonic Hymns offers a collection to return to whenever you wish to deepen contact, make an offering or address a spirit with greater care.