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, Furfur (other spelling: Furtur, Ferthur) is a powerful Great Earl of

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, being the ruler of twenty-six legions of

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s. He is a liar even when compelled to enter a magic triangle, where he answers questions, speaking with a rough voice. Furfur causes

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between a man and a woman, creates

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s, tempests, thunder,

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, and teaches on secret and divine things. He is depicted as a deer or winged deer, and also as an

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. To some authors he changes from deer into angel when compelled to enter the magic triangle.

Furfur in Latin

'Furfur' or 'furfures' in

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means "bran". However it seems more likely that the name is a corruption of 'furcifer', the

word for scoundrel.

In popular culture

*Furfur is portrayed as a horned, red-skinned man in the anime and manga series

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. *He makes brief optional appearances as a passive antagonist in the video game Voices Of The Void. *Furfur is also a character in the comedy tv series

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, and is depicted as a demon working for hell. *Furfur and

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are depicted in

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as androgynous twin demons who are friends of the witch Beatrice. *Furfur, in student folklore at The University of Missouri-Columbia, is said to be responsible for the campus fire in 1892, and is frequently blamed for mischief, small fires, and misfortune around campus. He is regularly featured in student jokes on social media, and is a popular

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costume for students.

References

Sources

* S. L. MacGregor Mathers, A. Crowley, '' The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King'' (1904). 1995 reprint:
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Furfur in Latin

In popular culture

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