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can bind this demon to himself and keep it as a
FAMILIAR, which will then be passed down his
family line for generations. The bâjang is housed
in a specially constructed container called a
tabong; it is made of bamboo that is sealed with
leaves and locked closed with a magical charm.
The sorcerer who possess the bâjang must personally feed it a diet of milk and eggs or else the
demon will turn on its master and begin to feed
itself on its favorite food—children.
The bâjang has the ability to shape-shift into
three different forms: that of a cat, large lizard,
or weasel. While in its cat form, if the demon
mews at a baby, the child will die.
The witch who controls the bâjang will send
it out as needed to do her bidding. When sent to
bring harm to a person, the bâjang will inflict on
its victim a mysterious disease for which there is
no cure. The person grows weaker and weaker,
suffering from convulsions and fainting spells
until they eventually succumb to death.
There is no way to destroy a bâjang; however,
there are charms that can be made and worn or
purchased to keep it at bay. Perhaps the best way
to deal with such a demonic creature would be
to deal directly with the witch who commands it.
Sources: Clifford, Dictionary of Malay Language, 121;

Gimlette, Malay Poisons and Charms, 47; Hobart,
People of Bali, 116 –17; Winstedt, Malay Magician, 25.

Balaam
Variations: BALAM, Balan
The demon of avarice, idol worship, and immorality, Duke Balaam commands thirty legions
of demons. His name is taken from the Hebrew
word for “avarice and greed” or for the word “foreigner.”
Balaam is described as having three heads: one
of a bull, one of a man, and one of a ram. He also
has the tail of a snake and flaming eyes. He
speaks with a hoarse voice and rides upon a bear
and carries a goshawk on his wrist.
Balaam can only be summoned when the sun
is in Sagittarius; when he arrives, he will have
with him four kings and their entourage and
armies. He is summoned because he will truthfully answer questions regarding the past, present,
and future; give men the understanding of the
language of birds, dogs, and other animals; reveal
the locations of magical treasures hidden by magicians; reconcile friends and people in power;
and teach those who ask him how to become invisible. Balaam was also one of the demons who
possessed Sister Jeanne des Anges. It was said
that Balaam’s passion was “all the more dangerous
because it seemed less evil” (see also BALALOS).

Sources: De Laurence, Lesser Key of Solomon, Goetia,
38–9; Dumas, Crimes of Urbain Grandier and Others,
81, 83; Grivy, Witchcraft, Magic and Alchemy, 65; Hsia,
World of Catholic Renewal, 151; Scott, London
Magazine, Vol. 5, 378.

Balaken
Variations: Balachem
The Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage names
Balaken (“ravagers”) as one of the six SERVITORS
OF ORIENS (see ORIENS).

Sources: Belanger, Dictionary of Demons, 58; Mathers, Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage, 121;
Von Worms, Book of Abramelin, 253.

Balalos
Balalos (“to throw”) is listed in the Sacred
Magic of Abramelin the Mage as one of the one
hundred eleven SERVITORS OF AMAYMON, ARITON, ORIENS, AND PAYMON (see AMAYMON,
ARITON, ORIENS, and PAYMON). The very powerful demon of finesse, middle courses, and ruses,
Balalos commands forty legions of demons. He
is described as having three heads: one of a bull,
one of a man, and one of a ram. He also has the
tail of a snake and flaming eyes. He rides upon a
bear and carries a goshawk on his wrist.
Sources: Belanger, Dictionary of Demons, 58; Mathers, Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage, 114;
Susej, Demonic Bible, 256.

Balam
Variations: BALAAM, Balamm, Balan, Balemm
Mayan for “jaguar,” Balam, the demon of
avarice and greed, is a FALLEN ANGEL, formerly
of the Order of Dominions. He is ranked as a
king or duke and commands forty legions. He is
also listed as one of the seventy-two SPIRITS OF

SOLOMON. He is described as having three heads:
one of a bull, one of a man, and one of a ram. He
has the tail of a snake and flaming eyes. Upon the
ram’s head, he wears a crown between his tall upturned horns and long, hairy ears. Speaking with
a hoarse voice, he rides upon a bear and carries a
goshawk on his wrist. His arms and legs are unnaturally long, as are his fingers and toes, which
end in clawlike fingernails. Balam is a nocturnal
demon who is most powerful during the month
of December. His zodiacal sign is Sagittarius.
Balam is summoned because he answers
truthfully questions regarding the past, present,
and future. He can also give the gifts of invisibility and wit.
This entity is often called upon during exorcism and cases of collective possession; he is also
listed as one of the eighteen demons who possessed Sister Jeanne des Anges in Loudun,
France, in 1634 (see LOUDUN POSSESSION).

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