Astaroth

Astaroth is a powerful Duke of Hell. He is said to rule over the west. He was worshipped by the Sidonians and Philistines. He is notably loose-lipped when it comes to secrets, and is happy to tell them to his summoner. He claims that his fall was an unjust punishment. He commands forty legions. de Plancy, J. C., (1863). Dictionnaire Infernal. 6ed. pg.56
== History ==
He has been involved in many possessions over the years. 
According to the English tradition, he was one of the seven Princes of Hell to visit Faust. 
== Appearance ==
Astaroth looks like a very ugly angel. When summoned, he rides a demonic dragon and holds a viper in his left hand. He also has a terribly smell that is the first challenge to making a deal with him. This stench can be overcome using a magical silver ring. 
According to the English tradition, he appeared before Faust in the form of a snake with a colour-changing tail, two short, yellow feet, a yellowish white belly, reddish brown neck, and hedgehog-like spines the length of a finger. 
== Summoning ==
As part of the summoning ritual for Astaroth, the following special requirement must be met:
* It must be a Wednesday
== Knowledge ==
Astaroth can teach his summoner the following knowledge:
* How to become friends with powerful individuals
* The past & future
* Secret things, including the creation, the character of individual angels, and the fall from heaven.
* Liberal arts (implied to be to a greater degree than other notable demons)
== References ==
Category:Demons
Category:Gods
Category:Dictionnaire Infernal
Category:Rituals