Astaroth, a prominent demon from the Lesser Key of Solomon, particularly in the Ars Goetia, is depicted as a high-ranking duke of Hell. Traditionally represented as a nude man with dragon-like wings, riding a vile beast, and holding a serpent, Astaroth is known for teaching mathematical sciences and granting the ability to converse about past and future events. Commanding forty legions of demons, he is also said to lead people to hidden treasures. Astaroth's origins are often linked to the ancient Near Eastern goddesses Astarte or Ishtar, reflecting a demonization of earlier deities in Christian demonology. His knowledge and guardianship of the past make him a figure of particular interest in the study of the occult and esoteric traditions.

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