§ Introduction
Orias is traditionally the 59th spirit and ranked as a Marquis. His office is intensely astrological: he teaches the "virtues" of stars and planetary mansions, grants dignities, and is associated with transformation.
§ Grimoire Profile
Rank: Marquis
Legions: 30
Attributed office: teaching star-virtues and mansions; giving dignities/favor; transformation
§ Appearance (Traditional Description)
He appears as a lion riding a strong horse, with serpents as part of his iconography. The symbolism: dominance + speed + cunning.
§ Powers and Attributions
- Teaching astrological doctrines (stars, mansions)
- Granting dignities, favor, and reputation shifts
- Transformation or metamorphosis motifs
§ Short Sources
- Reginald Scot — The Discoverie of Witchcraft (1584)
- Lemegeton — Ars Goetia (17th-century manuscript tradition)
Quick Reference
Number:
59th Spirit
Rank:
Marquis
Legions:
30
Appearance:
Lion on horse with serpents
Powers:
Astrology, dignities, transformation