Alloces, also known as Allocen or Allocer, is the fifty-second spirit of the Ars Goetia and one of the seventy-two Spirits of Solomon. He is described as a powerful duke of Hell, commanding thirty-six legions of demons.
In traditional Goetic descriptions, Alloces appears in the form of a soldier riding upon a great horse. His most striking feature is his lion-like face, said to be red and fierce, with flaming eyes that suggest both authority and intensity. His voice is loud, rough, and hoarse, giving him an imposing presence when he manifests.
Alloces is primarily associated with knowledge. He is said to teach astronomy and the liberal sciences, making him a spirit connected not only with infernal power, but also with learning, observation, and intellectual discipline. In this sense, he represents the darker image of the scholar-warrior: a force that combines martial command with hidden knowledge.
He is also believed to provide beneficial familiars. These familiars may be understood as assisting spirits, companions, or forces that aid the practitioner in magical work, depending on the tradition and interpretation being used.
According to the Goetia of Dr. Rudd, Alloces is governed by the angel Imamiah. This angelic correspondence reflects the Rudd tradition’s attempt to place the Goetic spirits within a wider system of divine control, where each demon is balanced or constrained by an angelic power.
Alloces is therefore not merely a demonic figure of fear, but a spirit of learning, command, and disciplined occult intelligence. His symbolism points toward knowledge gained through strength, focus, and the ability to confront difficult forces without losing control.
From “The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King” (1904) Written by S.L. MacGregor Mathers
The Fifty-second Spirit is Alloces, or Alocas. He is a Duke, Great, Mighty, and Strong, appearing in the Form of a Soldier riding upon a Great Horse. His Face is like that of a Lion, very Red, and having Flaming Eyes. His Speech is hoarse and very big. His Office is to teach the Art of Astronomy, and all the Liberal Sciences. He bringeth unto thee Good Familiars; also he ruleth over 36 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which, etc.
From the “Pseudomonarchia Daemonum” ( 1583 ) Written by Johann Weyer (Johann Wier)
Allocer is a strong duke and a great, he commeth foorth like a soldier, riding on a great horsse, he hath a lions face, verie red, and with flaming eies, he speaketh with a big voice, he maketh a man woonderfull in astronomie, and in all the liberall sciences, he bringeth good familiars, and ruleth thirtie six legions.
Original Text :
Alocer Dux magnus and fortis: procedit ut miles in equo vasto insidens: facies ejus leonina, rubicunda valde cum oculis flammeis: graviter loquitur: hominem reddit admirabilem in astronomia and in omnibus artibus liberalibus: confert bonam familiam; Dominatur triginta sex legionibus.
From the “Dictionnaire Infernal” (edition of 1863 ) Written by Jacques Auguste Simon Collin de Plancy
Alocer commands thirty-six legions. He dresses as a knight and rides a horse. His face is characteristic of a lion, with an inflamed complexion and fervent eyes. He is said to teach astronomy and liberal arts.
Original Text :
Alocer, puissant démon, grand-duc aux enfers;il se montre vetu en chevalier, monté surun cheval énorme; sa figure rappelle lés traitsdu lion;il a te teint enflammé, les yeux ardents;il parle avec gravité ; il enseigne les secrets del’astronomie et des arts libéraux; il dominetrente-six légions.
Study Alloces / Allocen / Allocer Beyond the Legend
If the spirit Alloces — also known as Allocen or Allocer — has drawn your attention, do not stop at the image of a fierce duke riding through the infernal realms.
In Solomonic demonology, Alloces is more than a dramatic figure with a lion-like face, flaming eyes, and a commanding voice. He belongs to a deeper world of hidden knowledge, discipline, astronomy, liberal sciences, spiritual authority, and the mysterious bond between practitioner and familiar spirit.
To understand spirits like Alloces properly, you need more than fascination.
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