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, Beleth, also spelled Bilet, Bileth, Byleth, or Bilith, is a king of

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who has eighty-five legions of

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s under his command. He rides a pale horse, and a variety of music is heard before him, according to most authors on demonology and the most known

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s. According to ''

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's son

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was the first in invoking him after the flood, and wrote a book on

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with his help. When appearing, he looks fierce in order to frighten the conjurer or to see if they are courageous. The conjurer must be brave, and hazel wand in hand, must draw a triangle by striking towards the south, east, and upwards, then commanding Beleth into it by means of some conjurations. The ''

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'' states that to summon Beleth, the person should hold a silver ring on the middle finger of the left hand against their face, to pay respect to Beleth's rank as king.Dictionnaire infernal: ou Répertoire universel des êtres, des personnages, Jacques Collin de Plancy, 1853
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