Dantalion appears in the grimoire tradition associated with the Ars Goetia and related compilations of named spirits (the corpus sometimes called the '72 Spirits of Solomon'). The figure is known from grimoire-derived sources and later occult encyclopedias which systematize spirits into ranks and legions; transmission and spelling vary across manuscripts and translations of the Ars Goetia and related works.
The supplied sources do not provide a reliable, consistent physical description for Dantalion. Modern encyclopedic entries note the spirit's rank and functions but the excerpts available here are truncated and do not record definitive details of outward form.
Sources in the grimoire/occult encyclopedic tradition attribute to Dantalion the teaching of arts and sciences and knowledge of human thought. He is described as able to 'declare the secret counsel of anyone' because he 'knows the thoughts of all people and can change them at his will.' He is also given a high rank and command over many legions in those listings.
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- [1]Dantalion — The Encyclopedia of Thelema & Magick (Thelemapedia). Thelemapedia. 'Dantalion' entry (excerpt: 'In Dantalion is a powerful Great Duke of , and has thirty-six legions of under his command. He teaches all arts and sciences, and also declares the secret counsel of anyone, being that he knows the thoughts of all people and can change them at his will.')other
- [2]DANTALION (71) – Occult World. Occult World. 'Dantalion is one of the most enigmatic spirits in the Ars Goetia, known as the 71st of the 72 Spirits of Solomon. A mighty Duke of Hell, Dantalion governs 36 legions of demons...' (excerpt).other
- [3]List of demons in the Ars Goetia — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. '...the demons' names are taken from the goetic grimoire Ars Goetia, which differs in terms of number and ranking from the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum of Johannes Wier. As a result of multiple translations, there are multiple spellings for some of the names...' (excerpt).wiki
- [4]Archive: DANTALION cold winter dusk. Archive.org item referencing modern cultural use of the name 'Dantalion' (listed in research notes).other
- [5]Various modern cultural references (manga, games, fiction) — compiled list. Compiled modern cultural uses and fan material referencing the name 'Dantalion' (listed in research notes).other