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/ref> He is represented as a lion with the head of a man, or as a lion with the head of a donkey.
In demonology
Demonology is the study of demons within religious belief and myth. Depending on context, it can refer to studies within theology, religious doctrine, or occultism. In many faiths, it concerns the study of a hierarchy of demons. Demons may be n ...
, Valefar (also Valefor, Malaphar, Malephar, Valafar) is a Duke of Hell
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. He tempts people to steal and is in charge of a good relationship among thieves. Valefar is considered a good familiar
In European folklore of the medieval and early modern periods, familiars (strictly familiar spirits, as "familiar" also meant just "close friend" or companion, and may be seen in the scientific name for dog, ''Canis familiaris'') were believed ...
by his associates "till they are caught in the trap". He commands ten legions of demon
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s.Mathers, S. L. MacGregor; Crowley, Aleister (Editors - 1904), ''The Lesser Key of Solomon'',Goetia: Shemhamphorash
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/ref> He is represented as a lion with the head of a man, or as a lion with the head of a donkey.
Popular Culture
Valefar is portrayed as a first-year student with a beastly appearance in the anime and manga seriesWelcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun
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In the 2001 video game ''Final Fantasy X
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'', Valefar (spelled Valefor) is portrayed as a winged, gentle beast, and is the first familiar
In European folklore of the medieval and early modern periods, familiars (strictly familiar spirits, as "familiar" also meant just "close friend" or companion, and may be seen in the scientific name for dog, ''Canis familiaris'') were believed ...
the player acquires.
See also
* ''The Lesser Key of Solomon
''The Lesser Key of Solomon'', also known by its Latin title ''Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis'' or simply the ''Lemegeton'', is an anonymously authored grimoire on Goetia, sorcery, mysticism and Magic (supernatural), magic. It was compiled in th ...
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References
Sources
* S. L. MacGregor Mathers, A. Crowley, '' The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King'' (1904). 1995 reprint: . Goetic demons Familiars {{occult-stub