Barbas (or Marbas) is a demon described in the Ars Goetia. 

He is described as the Great President of Hell governing thirty-six legions of demons. 

He answers truly on hidden or secret things, causes and heals diseases, teaches mechanical arts, and changes men into other shapes. 

He is depicted as a great lion that, under the conjurer’s request, changes shape into a man.

The name Barbas also comes from the Latin “barba”, beard, hellebore (a plant used in witchcraft, especially to invoke demons), and also a male name.[citation needed] Other spelling: Marbas.



6: Duke Valefar

Valefar (or Malaphar, Malephar, Valafar, Valefor) is a Duke of Hell. 

He tempts people to steal and is in charge of a good relationship among thieves. 

Valefar is considered a good familiar by his associates “till they are caught in the trap.” He commands ten legions of demons.

He is represented as a lion with the head of a man, or as a lion with the head of a donkey.