buer

Buer is a demon described in Western occultism as one of the 72 spirits listed in the grimoire The Lesser Key of Solomon, also known as the Lemegeton. The name appears with variants such as Buor and Buire. In demonological sources he is presented as a high-ranking, or great president, among the infernal legions.

Appearance: he is depicted as a lion's head on a man's body, with five legs that move in different directions, enabling him to walk in any direction. He speaks with a mild voice when summoned.

Powers and domains: Buer is said to teach philosophy and the liberal arts, and to provide knowledge of herbs, remedies, and medicine. He is described as healing both physical ailments and spiritual ills, and as granting favorable conditions and good familiars for those who study or practice healing arts and philosophy.

Historical context: The Lemegeton, likely compiled in the 17th century from earlier sources, became a foundational text for goetia. Buer's appearance and powers vary slightly among manuscripts, but the core motif of a lion-headed figure with multiple legs remains consistent. The demon has persisted in occult literature and has appeared in later popular culture.