Forneus
Intention: Study a Goetic figure traditionally tied to rhetoric and reputation
Offerings & Symbols
- A written study note
- A candle
- A book on rhetoric or public speaking
Culture: Western grimoire tradition (Ars Goetia) Traditional rank: Marquis
Forneus is described in the Ars Goetia as a great sea monster, traditionally associated in the old text with teaching rhetoric and languages, and with securing good reputation among others, one of several catalog entries built around eloquence and social standing.
Associations
Historical demonological catalogs, claimed rhetorical knowledge in the old text.
Ways people engage with this material (modern)
- Read the original entry in scholarly translation
- Study rhetoric and public speaking through legitimate education
- Research the broader pattern of "eloquence" claims across the Goetic catalog
- Approach the material as historical and literary study
Approach any deity with respect and do your own research. Practices vary widely between traditions, and modern devotional practice often goes beyond what survives in ancient sources.
