ASTAROTH . - The Twenty-ninth Spirit is Astaroth. He is a Mighty, Strong Duke, andappeareth in the Form of an hurtful Angel ridingon an Infernal Beast like a Dragon, and carrying in his right hand a Viper. Thou must in no wise lethim approach too near unto thee, lest he do thee damage by his Noisome Breath. Wherefore the Magician must hold the Magical Ring near his face, and that will defend him. He giveth true answers of things Past, Present, and to Come, and can discover all Secrets.