Amdusias

Culture: Western grimoire tradition (Ars Goetia)   Traditional rank: Duke

Amdusias is described in the Ars Goetia as a unicorn-like figure whose arrival was said to be accompanied by the sound of trumpets and other instruments, though no visible musicians could be seen, traditionally associated in the old text with musical talent and trees bending to his will.

Associations

Historical demonological catalogs, claimed musical associations in the old text.

Ways people engage with this material (modern)

• Read the original entry in scholarly translation
• Practice or study music through genuine, dedicated effort
• Research the recurring "phantom music" motif in period demonological literature
• 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.