Dantalion, the 71st spirit of the Ars Goetia, is a mighty Duke who appears as a robed figure with many faces (of all people and genders), holding a grimoire. He governs the minds and thoughts of others, instills emotional influence, and reveals hidden knowledge. Offerings to Dantalion should reflect his dominion over emotion, thought, persuasion, identity, and occult wisdom.
🜃 Suitable Offerings for Duke Dantalion:
Physical Offerings:
Purple or indigo candles – These colors resonate with intellect, mystery, and influence.
Frankincense or sandalwood incense – For spiritual elevation and focus.
Tobacco, myrrh, or storax resin – Traditional, deeper scents associated with spirits of manipulation and mental power.
Feathers or masks – Symbolizing multiplicity of identity and perception.
A mirror or obsidian scrying tool – As a symbol of reflection and inner thought.
Writings of your personal thoughts or emotions – Burn or offer them ritually; Dantalion governs inner dialogue and self-analysis.
Symbolic/Devotional Acts:
Reading aloud philosophical or psychological texts – Especially concerning identity, empathy, or influence (e.g., Nietzsche, Jung, or The Art of Seduction).
A ritual diary – Regular journaling with questions posed to Dantalion, allowing his influence over thoughts to surface.
Theatrical performance or storytelling – As a form of identity play and emotional manipulation, symbolic of his many faces.
Offerings of Emotion:
Letters never sent – Emotional letters addressed to someone but never shared, symbolizing control over thoughts and feelings.
Ink drawings or sigils of faces, expressions, or shifting masks – Representing Dantalion’s dominion over human persona.
Consumables:
Red wine or herbal liqueur – Symbolic of blood, thought, and subtle intoxication of the mind.
Pomegranate or dark berries – Fruits of depth and mystery.
Spiced chocolate – A luxurious, bittersweet offering representing thought, temptation, and duality.
Ritual Tools & Suggestions:
Engrave his sigil on a black mirror, silver coin, or purple wax seal.
Speak his enn before any offering:
"Avage Secore Dantalion On Ca." Repeat 9 times to build the energetic link.
Offerings should be left in quiet, candle-lit places—preferably near books, journals, or places of introspection.