ägares

ägares is a variant rendering of the demon commonly known as Agares, a duke of Hell listed in Western occult grimoires such as the Ars Goetia. The form with the umlaut is uncommon in most English-language sources, where the name is typically spelled Agares. The etymology of the name is uncertain and various theories link it to different linguistic sources; no single scholarly consensus exists.

In traditional grimoires, Agares/Agares is described as a duke who governs a large number of legions (often cited as 31). He is said to appear as an old man riding on a crocodile, and to speak many languages. His powers are described as including the teaching of languages and civilities, revealing hidden knowledge, and facilitating the learning of divers tongues. He is also attributed the ability to cause earthquakes and to cause those who have fled from the conjurer to be fetched back, as well as to grant dignities and honors to receptive individuals.

Depictions of the figure commonly emphasize the composite image of age, wisdom, and a commanding presence, typically with the crocodile as a mount in traditional illustrations. The iconography and attributes of Agares are frequently summarized as linguistic facilitation, social advancement, and remobilizing people or resources.

In modern reference works and popular culture, Agares/ägares remains a recognizable name in lists of goetic spirits and is used in discussions of demonology, occult history, and related literature. The spelling variant ägares serves mainly as a transliteration idiosyncrasy rather than a distinct, widely recognized entity.