Other names: Meresin, Merasin, Meris, Metiris, Merihim and Mererim

Another spirit mentioned by Francis Barrett in his 1801 book, The Magus, where he says, “Sixthly, the aerial powers offer themselves and join themselves to thunder and lightning, corrupting the air, causing pestilences, and other evils; in the number of which are the four angels of whom the Revelations speak, to whom it is given to hurt the earth and the sea, holding the four winds from the four corners of the earth and their prince is called Meririm: he is the meridian devil, a boiling spirit, a devil raging in the south, whom Paul, to the Ephesians, calls ‘the prince of the power of the air, and the spirit which works in the children of disobedience.’”

According to Barrett, Meririm is a boiling spirit connected with the regions of the south. Barrett connects him to the four angels in the Book of Revelation that visit destruction upon the earth.

Jehannum says Meririm can elevate the witch to the rank of a true adept. He possesses the power to reshape her very being, transforming not just her magical abilities but her core essence. This metamorphosis transcends the limitations of most in Western society, placing her on a higher plane. Meririm’s tutelage fosters profound psychological shifts and unlocks potent alchemical techniques.

Continuing with Jehannum, Meririm hones the witch’s ability to decipher nonverbal cues, bolstering her social adeptness. He equips her to navigate mind games with ease, able to not only recognize manipulation but also counter it with cunning. This skillset empowers her to discern deceit, confront manipulators head-on, and emerge victorious.