Forneus

In demonology, Forneus is a Great Marquis of Hell, and has twenty-nine legions of demons under his rule. He teaches Rhetoric and languages, gives men a good name, and makes them be loved by their friends and foes.

He is depicted as a great sea monster. He causes men to have a good name and to have the knowledge and understanding of tongues. He makes one beloved by his foes as well as of his friends. He is partly of the Order of Thrones, and partly of that of Angels. His name seems to come from "fornus" (oven). He can take many different forms but mainly prefers his human form.

In Popular Culture

• Forneus is the first boss encountered in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
• A historical account of an alchemist known as Forneus is found in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, describing how he created the entity which would go on to appear in Fire Emblem Awakening and come to be known as Grima.

See also

• Religion portal

• The Lesser Key of Solomon

Sources

• S. L. MacGregor Mathers, A. Crowley, The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King (1904). 1995 reprint: ISBN 0-87728-847-X.