About Dantalion
Who is Dantalion?
Traditonally, Dantalion is described this way:
He is depicted as a man with many appearances, all of which are those of men and women. There are also many depictions in which he is said to hold a book in one of his hands, such as the following, from the Lesser Key of Solomon:
"The Seventy-first Spirit is Dantalion. He is a Duke Great and Mighty, appearing in the Form of a Man with many Countenances, all Men's and Women's Faces; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one; for he knoweth the Thoughts of all Men and Women, and can change them at his Will. He can cause Love, and show the Similitude of any person, and show the same by a Vision, let them be in what part of the World they Will. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits; and this is his Seal, which wear thou, etc."
There are indications that Dantalion is a powerful jinn and has taken on different forms in various cultures; he has a strong connection to the Middle East.
Working with Dantalion
My personal experiences working with Dantalion most likely differ a great deal from ceremonial magicians. I approach Dantalion in a more devotional manner. Daily offerings generally consist of a glass of red wine, incense and candles. There are times when Dantalion has requested absinthe. In the Middle East, Dantalion has requested an offering of tea. When Dantalion is evoked for a request, a more formal ritual is conducted, that includes wearing his sigil, specific candles and incense, followed by a banishing ritual at the conclusion. I have found that the daily offerings to Dantalion are pleasing to him and do not require a banishing ritual.
Poetry and songs inspired by Dantalion
Dantalion has inspired a number of poetry verses and songs. I will soon be uploading recordings of these hymns and songs. The following hymn has worked in bringing back a lost love:
"Controls the dreams of lovers and kings
Controls the desiny of the heart'
Brings two lovers together again
Who should never have been apart"
Dantalion, Dantalion, Dantalion, Dantalion ...