Orias, also known as Oriax, is a Marquis of Hell from Christian demonology.
The Lesser Key of Solomon the King[]
The Fifty-ninth Spirit is Oriax, or Orias. He is a Great Marquis, and appeareth in the Form of a Lion, 26 riding upon a Horse Mighty and Strong, with a Serpent’s Tail; and he holdeth in his Right Hand two Great Serpents hissing. His Office is to teach the Virtues of the Stars, and to know the Mansions of the Planets, and how to understand their Virtues. He also transformeth Men, and he giveth Dignities, Prelacies, and Confirmation thereof; also Favour with Friends and with Foes. He doth govern 30 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is this, etc.
Pseudomonarchia Daemonum[]
Orias is a great marquesse, and is seene as a lion riding on a strong horsse, with a serpents taile, and carrieth in his right hand two great serpents hissing, he knoweth the mansion of planets and perfectlie teacheth the vertues of the starres, he transformeth men, he giveth dignities, prelacies, and confirmations, and also the favour of freends and foes, and hath under him thirtie legions.
Dictionnaire Infernal[]
Demon of astrologers and diviners, grand marquis of the infernal empire. He shows himself in the guise of an angry lion, seated on a horse that has the tail of a snake. He carries a viper in each hand. He knows astronomy and teaches astrology. He metamorphoses men to their will, makes them obtain dignities and titles, and commands thirty legions.
Encyclopedia Of Demons In World Religions And Cultures[]
One of the seventy-two SPIRITS OF SOLOMON, Orias is also listed as a count of Hell and a mar- quis who commands thirty legions (see COUNTS of Hell and Marquis of Hell). The demon of divination, he is said to appear before his summoner as either a lion or as a lion-faced man, riding a horse with a snake for a tail. In each hand he is carrying a snake or two snakes in his right hand; sources vary. This demon is invoked because he is an expert in astrology and by the use of metamorphosis can change the appearance of any man. Additionally, he can also grant dignities and prelacies with confirmation as well as foster relations with friends and foes.
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