free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com Balaam 68 can bind this demon to himself and keep it as a FAMILIAR, which will then be passed down his family line for generations The bâjang is housed in a specially constructed container called a tabong; it is made of bamboo that is sealed with leaves and locked closed with a magical charm The sorcerer who possess the bâjang must personally feed it a diet of milk and eggs or else the demon will turn on its master and begin to feed itself on its favorite food—children The bâjang has the ability to shape-shift into three different forms: that of a cat, large lizard, or weasel While in its cat form, if the demon mews at a baby, the child will die The witch who controls the bâjang will send it out as needed to her bidding When sent to bring harm to a person, the bâjang will inflict on its victim a mysterious disease for which there is no cure The person grows weaker and weaker, suffering from convulsions and fainting spells until they eventually succumb to death There is no way to destroy a bâjang; however, there are charms that can be made and worn or purchased to keep it at bay Perhaps the best way to deal with such a demonic creature would be to deal directly with the witch who commands it Sources: Clifford, Dictionary of Malay Language, 121; Gimlette, Malay Poisons and Charms, 47; Hobart, People of Bali, 116 –17; Winstedt, Malay Magician, 25 Balaam Variations: BALAM, Balan The demon of avarice, idol worship, and immorality, Duke Balaam commands thirty legions of demons His name is taken from the Hebrew word for “avarice and greed” or for the word “foreigner.” Balaam is described as having three heads: one of a bull, one of a man, and one of a ram He also has the tail of a snake and flaming eyes He speaks with a hoarse voice and rides upon a bear and carries a goshawk on his wrist Balaam can only be summoned when the sun is in Sagittarius; when he arrives, he will have with him four kings and their entourage and armies He is summoned because he will truthfully answer questions regarding the past, present, and future; give men the understanding of the language of birds, dogs, and other animals; reveal the locations of magical treasures hidden by magicians; reconcile friends and people in power; and teach those who ask him how to become invisible Balaam was also one of the demons who possessed Sister Jeanne des Anges It was said that Balaam’s passion was “all the more dangerous because it seemed less evil” (see also BALALOS) Sources: De Laurence, Lesser Key of Solomon, Goetia, 38–9; Dumas, Crimes of Urbain Grandier and Others, 81, 83; Grivy, Witchcraft, Magic and Alchemy, 65; Hsia, World of Catholic Renewal, 151; Scott, London Magazine, Vol 5, 378 Balaken Variations: Balachem The Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage names Balaken (“ravagers”) as one of the six SERVITORS OF ORIENS (see ORIENS) Sources: Belanger, Dictionary of Demons, 58; Mathers, Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage, 121; Von Worms, Book of Abramelin, 253 Balalos Balalos (“to throw”) is listed in the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage as one of the one hundred eleven SERVITORS OF AMAYMON, ARITON, ORIENS, AND PAYMON (see AMAYMON, ARITON, ORIENS, and PAYMON) The very powerful demon of finesse, middle courses, and ruses, Balalos commands forty legions of demons He is described as having three heads: one of a bull, one of a man, and one of a ram He also has the tail of a snake and flaming eyes He rides upon a bear and carries a goshawk on his wrist Sources: Belanger, Dictionary of Demons, 58; Mathers, Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage, 114; Susej, Demonic Bible, 256 Balam Variations: BALAAM, Balamm, Balan, Balemm Mayan for “jaguar,” Balam, the demon of avarice and greed, is a FALLEN ANGEL, formerly of the Order of Dominions He is ranked as a king or duke and commands forty legions He is also listed as one of the seventy-two SPIRITS OF SOLOMON He is described as having three heads: one of a bull, one of a man, and one of a ram He has the tail of a snake and flaming eyes Upon the ram’s head, he wears a crown between his tall upturned horns and long, hairy ears Speaking with a hoarse voice, he rides upon a bear and carries a goshawk on his wrist His arms and legs are unnaturally long, as are his fingers and toes, which end in clawlike fingernails Balam is a nocturnal demon who is most powerful during the month of December His zodiacal sign is Sagittarius Balam is summoned because he answers truthfully questions regarding the past, present, and future He can also give the gifts of invisibility and wit This entity is often called upon during exorcism and cases of collective possession; he is also listed as one of the eighteen demons who possessed Sister Jeanne des Anges in Loudun, France, in 1634 (see LOUDUN POSSESSION) www.ebook777.com