Gamigin, the Fourth Spirit

Also known as Samigina, Gamigin is the fourth demon of the 72 demons ensnared by King Solomon and bound to a brass vessel in antiquity – he is mentioned as the fourth demon within the Ars Goetia. Like other Goetia demons, Gamigin became a Fallen Angel after rebelling against the Order of the Angels and being cast out of heaven.

His rank is that of a Great Marquis of hell and he is a day demon. He belongs to the First Order of Demons and is thus potent. Gamigin is the forty-sixth demon mentioned within the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum. Gamigin has thirty legions of lesser demons working under his command.

Gamigin is also mentioned within other grimories such as the Discoverie of Withcraft, the Dictionnaire Infernal, and the Book of Incantations. He is able to teach all manner of the liberal arts in addition to giving accounts of souls that died in sin. He is particularly opposed by the “Shemhamphorasch” angel Ieuiah.

History

There are no discernible associations within ancient Middle-Eastern mythology with Gamigin. Like the other Fallen Angels however, he was probably a popular pagan god who was demonized and his name subsequently Latinized with the advent of Judeo-Christian based religions.

The Ars Goetia states the following about Gamigin:

“SAMIGINA, or GAMIGIN. – The Fourth Spirit is Samigina, a Great Marquis. He appeareth in the form of a little Horse or Ass, and then into Human shape doth he change himself at the request of the Master. He speaketh with a hoarse voice. He ruleth over 30 Legions of Inferiors. He teaches all Liberal Sciences, and giveth account of Dead Souls that died in sin. And his Seal is this, which is to be worn before the Magician when he is Invocator, etc. “

Description

Rank: Great Marquis

Direction: North

Element: Fire / Water

Planet: Mercury / Moon

Metal: Mercury / Silver

Plant: Storax / Juniper

Tarot: 5 of Pentacles

Zodiac: Taurus

Color: Black / Violet

Incense: Jasmine

Appearance

The demon initially manifests as a small horse when in demonic form. At the request of the conjuror or if he so wishes, Gamigin takes on a humanoid form whereby he is hallmarked by a hoarse voice. His human form is said to be female despite appearing with a gruff outlook and hoarse voice.

The “Demonic Enns” of Gamigin

Veni, veni, o Comitis Gamigin

Liftoach Pandemonium, et germinet Gamigin

Esta ta et tasa Gamigin

The sigil of Gamigin

Similar demons to Gamigin

Murmur
Ansoryor
Annobath

Attributes of Gamigin

Gamigin is able to teach all manner of the liberal arts having vast knowledge of several diverse subjects.
Some authors state that he is responsible for compelling drowned souls to take on airy bodies and thus present themselves at the behest of the conjuror.
He can also be summoned for necromancy as his office involves accounting those who died while living in sin.

When to summon Gamigin

Gamigin can be called forth to assist necromancers owing to his association with the dead. Additionally, he can be summoned to teach the liberal arts which he is well versed in.

Ritual Time: This demon is strongest between 20th April and 29th April.

Items Required:

The demon’s sigil
Jasmine incense
Silver items
Juniper / Storax leaves

Precautions:

As with every other demon, it is important to show the utmost respect to this demon in order to minimize the likelihood of malevolence while increasing the chances of a desirable outcome.
It is also important that the conjuror protects themselves from otherworldly energies by mentally visualizing a protection circle and entering it.

Steps:

The invocation should be done during the day as Gamigin is a day demon. It should begin with the identification of a quiet place suitable for summoning.
The conjuror should meditate to balance their chakras and increase their concentration for the task at hand. Alternatively, one can just use breathing exercises.
The sigil of Gamigin should be prominently displayed before the conjuror before the black candle is placed in the center and lit.
The silver artifacts should be liberally sprinkled on the altar along with the juniper / storax leaves.
The offering of jasmine incense should be done while humming the demon’s enns slowly in triple repetitions.
The demon shows up within the smoke and flames to listen to the conjuror’s wishes and it is necessary to praise him before stating one’s desires.
After the demon has done the conjuror’s bidding, he should be praised before being dismissed respectfully.
The candles can then be snuffed out and the ritual ended.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamigin

http://www.gods-and-monsters.com/samigina.html

https://www.grimoire.org/demon/gamigin/