Arioth
Arioth is a demon named in the grimoire tradition, most notably in the 1898 Mathers translation of The Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage. In that version, Arioth is said to be governed jointly by the demons Magoth and Kore. In other versions of the Abramelin material, however, Arioth appears as a spirit serving only under Magoth, showing how demonic hierarchies can shift between manuscripts, translations, and magical traditions.
The name Arioth is likely a variation of Arioch, a Hebrew name often interpreted as meaning “fierce lion.” This connection gives the demon a martial, commanding, and potentially predatory character. Arioch also appears in several grimoires as a demonic or infernal figure, which suggests that Arioth may belong to a broader family of names associated with power, ferocity, and destructive spiritual force.
In the Abramelin system, demons like Arioth are not usually treated as isolated personalities, but as part of a larger magical structure. They appear within chains of command, ruled by greater demonic powers and summoned within a strict ritual framework. This reflects one of the key features of ceremonial magic: spirits are rarely random beings, but are placed within hierarchies, offices, and spheres of influence.
Arioth’s connection to Magoth is especially important. Magoth is one of the demonic rulers listed in the Abramelin tradition, and the spirits beneath him are often understood as extensions of his authority. If Arioth is also linked to Kore, as in Mathers’ translation, then the demon occupies an even more complex position, standing between two ruling powers rather than one.
The possible link between Arioth and Arioch also reminds us how fluid demonic names can be. Across grimoires, names are copied, altered, translated, corrupted, or adapted into new magical contexts. A single spirit may appear under several spellings, while similar names may represent related but distinct entities. For demonologists, this makes careful comparison between sources essential.
Arioth is therefore a fascinating example of how grimoire demonology works: through layered names, shifting hierarchies, manuscript variations, and hidden linguistic roots. He may not be among the most famous demons of the Abramelin tradition, but his name opens the door to deeper study of demonic classification, magical authority, and the evolution of spirit catalogues.
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SOURCE:
The Dictionary of Demons written by Michelle Belanger
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