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Abramelin the Mage, 115; Von Worms, Book of
Abramelin, 212, 247.

Busas
Variations: PRUflAS
Busas holds the rank of both duke and prince,
commanding twenty-six legions of demons as
well as half of the Order of Thrones, and half of
the Order of Angels (see DUKES OF HELL and
PRINCES OF HELL). He appears as a flame with
the head of an owl and is summoned for his
ability to create conflicts, lies, quarrels, and wars.
Busas has a reputation for responding generously
to requests made of him. His home is reported
to be near the Tower of Babylon.
Sources: Collin de Plancy, Dictionnaire Infernal, 413;
Shah, Occultism, 67.

Busasejal
Variations: BASASAEL, Bezaliel (“shadow of
God”)
According to Enochian lore, Busasejal (“damaged”) was one of the FALLEN ANGELS who
swore allegiance to SAMIAZA, rebelled against
God, took a human wife, and fathered the
NEPHILIM.

Sources: Ashe, Book of Enoch, 57; Ashley, Complete

Book of Devils and Demons, 73; Charles, Book of Enoch,
137; Horne, Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East,
114.

Bushyasp
Variations: Bushyansia, “the fiend of decay,”
“the fiend of laziness,” “the long-handed”
From Persian and Zoroastrian demonology
comes the DEV of sloth, Bushyasp. He is most
powerful in the mornings but can be driven off
through prayer (see also DEVS WHO RESIDE IN
MEN).

Sources: Ford, Liber Hvhi, 160; Wilson, Pársí Religion as Contained in the Zand-Avastá, 335.

Bushyasta
Variations: Bushasp, “the long-handed”
From Zoroastrian mythology comes the
DAEVA known as Bushyasta (“sleep”). In service
under AHRIMAN, he is the demon of lethargy and
sloth.
Every day just before dawn Bushyasta attacks,
leaving from the north, and rushes back into the
darkness saying “Sleep on, O men! Sleep on, O
sinners! Sleep on and live in sin” in the hopes that
it will cause people to sleep through their
religious obligations. He also causes procrastination.
Bushyasta is described as an evil genius with a
gaunt body, long arms, and yellow skin. At dawn,

he must return back to his darkness; he will abandon his plans with the coming of dawn or at the
sight of Mithra’s mace.

Sources: Hyatt, Book of Demons, 56; Maberry, Vampire Universe, 64; Müller, Sacred Books of the East, 141–
2, 193–4.

Buta
In Indonesian mythology there is a classification of Javanese demon that is particularly evil
known as buta (“demon”). Buta spread disease
and illness and it is the religious obligation of the
sanghuhu, lower caste priests, to appease them.

Sources: Atmosumarto, Learner’s Comprehensive
Dictionary of Indonesian, 76; Gonda, Sanskrit in Indonesia, 300; Knappert, Encyclopedia of Myth and Legend, 38.

Buta Cakil
From Indonesian mythology come the demons
known as buta cakil (“hook demons”), so named
for their hooklike teeth. They attack animals and
humans alike. It is the religious obligation of the
sanghuhu, lower caste priests, to appease them
(see BUTA).

Sources: Atmosumarto, Learner’s Comprehensive
Dictionary of Indonesian, 80; Knappert, Pacific Mythology, 38.

Buta Kala
Buta Kala (“demon spirit” or “demon animal”)
from Indonesian mythology is the judge of the
dead. An earth spirit in service under Durga

Sang Hyang Bathari (see TERRESTRIAL DEVILS),
he is described as having large ears, a protruding
chin, sharp teeth, a sparse beard, thin hair, and
wide eyes. Buta Kala lingers near crossroads and
causes trouble between friends if they do not
maintain a good relationship. He also hides items
that may start a family quarrel. It is the religious
obligation of the sanghuhu, lower caste priests, to
appease him. If he is given proper respect by
being invited to partake in ceremonial offerings
of cock fights, onions, meat, and spices, he will
become helpful (see also BUTA).

Sources: Atmosumarto, Learner’s Comprehensive
Dictionary of Indonesian, 220; Becker, Beyond Translation, 60; Howe, Changing World of Bali, 58, 69–71;
Wiener, Visible and Invisible Realms, 52–4.

Buta Macan
Little is known about this demon from Indonesian mythology. Buta Macan (“tiger
demon”), like all buta demons, can be appeased
by the sanghuhu, lower caste priests (see also
BUTA).
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Sources: Arnscheidt, ‘Debating’ Nature Conservation,