ABADIR
Abadir (also Abachir)
Abadir is a lesser demon mentioned in The Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage, as translated by Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers in 1898. Mathers, a prominent member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, interprets the name Abadir as meaning “scattered.” This etymological suggestion aligns symbolically with the demon’s perceived nature — one of dispersion, fragmentation, and the breaking apart of unity or order.
Within the Abramelin hierarchy, Abadir is listed as a servitor of the infernal lord Asmodeus, the powerful demon often associated with lust, wrath, and destruction. Asmodeus governs spirits of passion and chaos, and Abadir’s connection to him may signify his role in spreading discord, confusion, or loss of focus — energies that metaphorically “scatter” both mind and spirit.
Some occult sources suggest that Abadir represents the dissolution of structured intent, serving as a cautionary force for magicians who lack concentration or discipline in ritual practice. His name, appearing in variant spellings such as Abachir, has occasionally been associated with forces that disrupt communication between planes, scattering magical energy before it can be properly directed.
In symbolic interpretation, Abadir may thus be viewed not merely as an agent of evil, but as a metaphysical archetype illustrating the dangers of fragmentation — whether of will, purpose, or spiritual coherence. To summon or confront such an entity in ritual would require immense stability of mind and purity of intent, lest one’s magical efforts dissolve into chaos.
Revised Edition — Occult World
This article was reviewed and refined by Occult World, blending verified historical insight with esoteric understanding. All texts follow British English spelling. – Updated: 8th of October 2025
