ABALAM
Abalam (also Abali, Labal)
Abalam is a demonic king mentioned in Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577) by the Dutch physician and demonologist Johann Wier (Wierus). In this early grimoire, Abalam is described as one of two powerful infernal kings — alongside Beball — who accompany the great Goetic monarch Paimon when he is summoned and properly appeased with offerings or sacrifice.
According to Wierus, Abalam and Beball do not appear independently; rather, they manifest in the company of their lord Paimon, whose arrival is often heralded by the sound of trumpets or music, signifying his royal station within the infernal hierarchy. In this triadic court, Paimon reigns supreme, with Abalam and Beball acting as his ministerial dukes or subordinate kings, overseeing vast legions of spirits that carry out his commands across the elemental and astral planes.
In the Goetia, the first book of The Lesser Key of Solomon, the names of these two demons appear in altered form as Labal and Abali, reflecting either scribal corruption or phonetic variation over centuries of manuscript transmission. Despite the orthographic changes, their hierarchical roles remain consistent — both are bound to Paimon’s authority and share in his governance of knowledge, artistry, and the secrets of hidden power.
Symbolically, Abalam can be understood as the embodiment of loyalty and dark reflection, a mirror of Paimon’s splendour and a custodian of his mysteries. As a king in service rather than rebellion, Abalam’s position represents the disciplined order of infernal courts — a reminder that even within the demonic realms, hierarchy, obedience, and ritual precision are paramount.
Esoterically, Abalam’s presence during Paimon’s invocation suggests the manifestation of supportive yet shadowed intelligences — forces that amplify Paimon’s influence while testing the magician’s resolve and focus. In ceremonial magic, this dynamic triad illustrates the principle that power rarely acts alone; it is sustained and magnified through networks of allegiance, resonance, and balance.
The appearance of Abalam and Beball thus enriches the mythic dimension of Paimon’s kingship. Together, the three form a potent infernal trinity symbolising command, reflection, and execution — Paimon as the voice of sovereignty, Abalam as the mirror of divine intellect corrupted into infernal wisdom, and Beball as the force that enacts and enforces their decrees.
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
