Sustugriel, the Demon that Gives Mandrakes

Sustugriel is another demon mentioned within the Grimorium Verum although he is not ascribed to any hierarchy or servitude. This demon is otherwise obscure within demonology circles contributing to the lack of specific information regarding his nature. The lack of detail regarding demons’ specific identities is a major and recurrent theme throughout the Grimorium Verum. By hiding his true identity in mystery, the true nature of this demon is simply impossible to know therefore necessitating only experienced conjurors to attempt his invocation.

The Grimorium Verum states the following regarding this demon: “Sustugriel teaches the art of magic. He gives familiar spirits that can be used for all purposes, and he also gives mandragores.” The office of this demon has to do with the provision of knowledge regarding all magical affairs and to furnish the conjuror with familiars to assist in service. The demon is also capable of providing mandrakes which are a potent ingredient of many magic rituals. Not much else is known regarding this demon as consistent with the other demons in this grimorie.

The lack of specific information regarding him means that there can be no knowing his true motives. The demon could be malevolent, benevolent, or even indifferent towards human beings although there can be no way of knowing conclusively. Like the other inferior demons listed within the Grimorium Verum, this demon retains potency and it is important that he is accorded the necessary respect. The steps leading up to his conjuration should also be done correctly and in the required sequence. In so doing, the risk of malevolence is reduced while the chance of a desirable outcome is increased.

Sustugriel can be invoked through the same ritual for summoning inferior demons posited in the Grimorium Verum. The ritual outlined in the Grimorium Verum specifically for this purpose requires one to do a lot of steps and is fairly difficult. It asks the medium to avoid all forms of sin nor have any sexual contact for three days prior to the invocation. After this, the last steps in the process of the invocation of Heramael can be done by the medium. Despite this seeming difficulty, it is the simplest ritual for invoking the inferior demons found within the Grimorium Verum.

History

The first time that this demon is mentioned within recorded history is during the publication of the Grimorium Verum in 1817 whereupon he was listed. Not much is known regarding Sustugriel as consistent with the other demons in this grimoire. Ancient Middle-Eastern mythology or early Graeco-Roman narratives do not make mentions of this demon further adding to the mystery surrounding him. This demon was quite likely an early pagan god who was demonized with the spread of Christianity throughout the early civilizations in the Middle Ages.

Description

Planet: Mars

Appearance

There are no credible reports of this demon’s physical manifestation within the Grimorium Verum. The Grimorium Verum does not make mention of Sustugriel’s looks upon summoning. It is quite plausible that this demon is invisible when he manifests and the conjuror should expect to feel a rush of demonic energy at the height of the ritual.

The Demonic Enns of Sustugriel

Liftoach Pandemonium, et germinet Sustugriel

Veni, veni, o comitis Sustugriel

Similar demons to Sustugriel

• Bucons
• Clauneck
• Beelzebub
• Satanachia
• Minosons

Attributes of Sustugriel

• This demon is knowledgeable on all matters pertaining to magic and can be summoned to provide relevant counsel whenever the need arises.
• He can also provide the conjuror with familiars to assist them in demonology. It is presently unknown whether these familiars are of a benevolent or malevolent nature.
• Sustugriel can also provide mandrakes at the request of the conjuror. These plants are an important ingredient within many magic rituals.

When to summon Sustugriel

This demon can be called forth to provide counsel on various issues pertaining to magic. His office has to do with supernatural powers – he is thus knowledgeable on a variety of topics that can come in useful for the conjuror.

Ritual Time: It is not known whether he is a day or night demon.

Items Required

• The seal of the demon
• Virgin parchment
• Holy water
• Quill

Precautions:

• As with every other demon, it is necessary to accord this demon its respect. This not only prevents / reduces malevolent intent but also increases the likelihood of desired outcomes.
• The conjuror should take care to protect themselves from otherworldly forces. This can be done by mentally envisioning a protection circle and entering it.
• Over-reliance on demonic energy is unadvisable as it has been posited to affect one at the psychological level.

Steps

• The conjuror should prepare by finding a quiet place to engage in power meditation in order to first balance their energies.
• They should then prepare themselves by stating the following prayer as they was their arms and face with the holy water: “Lord God, ADONAY, who hast formed man in Thine image, I, the unworthy and sinful, beseech Thee to sanctify this water, to benefit my body and soul, cause me to be cleansed.”
• The conjuror must avoid any form of sin and stay without any sexual contact for the next three days, whilst praying five times in the day, and four times at night.
• At the conjuror’s chosen time and hour, the virgin parchment should be prepared containing invocations and the Seal of Sustugriel.
• The following conjuration should then be said: “I conjure thee, Sustugriel, by the name of the Great Living God, Sovereign Creator of all things, that thou appear in human form, fair and agreeable, without noise or inconvenience, to answer truthfully in all the interrogations that I shall make. I conjure thee to do this by the power of the Holy and Sacred Names.”
• After completion of the ritual, the demon should be dismissed respectfully through the following prayer: “Go in peace, Sustugriel, whence you came, peace be with you, and come every time I shall call you, in the name of the Father + and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit + Amen”.
• The character of the demon should then be burnt because he can only serve you once as stated in the Grimorium Verum.

Sources

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

https://www.grimoire.org/plant/mandrake/