King Solomon — Wisdom, Demons, and the Building of the Temple
In Jewish legend, Solomon commanded 36 demons by name, captured the king of demons to build the Temple, and lost everything when he handed his ring to the wrong being.
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Solomon asked Onoskelis one final question: "Under what star do you pass?" "Under the full moon," she answered, "because the moon travels over most things." "And what angel defeats...
Solomon pressed Beelzeboul further. "If you want a respite from your labor, tell me about the things in heaven." The prince of demons leaned forward. "If you burn gum, incense, and...