Raum
/ˈraʊm/noun
A powerful spirit listed in early-modern European demonological grimoires, traditionally described as appearing first as a crow.
Did you know?In the Ars Goetia, Raum is said to transform from a crow into human form and to reconcile enemies while revealing things past, present, and future.
Etymological Timeline
1577
Latin
Raum
“A named spirit recorded in Johann Weyer’s demonological catalog, the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum.”
Late 16th Century
Latin
Rau[m]
“A spirit described as a great earl who first appears in the form of a crow and steals treasures from kings.”
17th Century
English
Raum
“The name enters English occult literature through translations and adaptations of demonological catalogs.”
17th Century
English
Raum
“The Lesser Key of Solomon places Raum among the Goetic spirits and assigns him the rank of great earl.”
Modern English
English
Raum
“A proper name used in historical discussions of Western demonology, ceremonial magic, and grimoire tradition.”