Stolas
Intention: Study a Goetic figure traditionally tied to astronomy and herbs
Offerings & Symbols
- A written study note
- A candle
- A star chart or herbal reference
Culture: Western grimoire tradition (Ars Goetia) Traditional rank: Prince
Stolas is described in the Ars Goetia as a great owl or crowned raven-like figure, traditionally associated in the old text with teaching astronomy and the properties of herbs and precious stones, another example of the catalog's recurring "hidden knowledge" theme.
Associations
Historical demonological catalogs, claimed astronomical and herbal knowledge in the old text.
Ways people engage with this material (modern)
- Read the original entry in scholarly translation
- Study astronomy and herbalism through legitimate educational sources
- Research the recurring "secret knowledge" theme 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.
