Barbatos is the 8th spirit named among the list of 72demons inThe Lesser Key of Solomon. According togrimoire tradition, he holds the rank ofDuke, and (like the demonBuer) may appear when the sun is in the sign ofSagittarius. When summoned, he appears "with four noble kings and their companions in great troops". Barbatos grants the ability to understand the spoken language of animals, such as the singing of birds and the barking of dogs. He reveals hidden treasures that have been concealed by the enchantment ofmagicians, gives knowledge of past and future events, and reconciles disputes between friends and those who hold power. Barbatos has 30 legions of spirits under his command, and once belonged to theangelic order of Virtues.[1]
In theGrand Grimoire, Barbatos is named as the sixth of the eighteen spirits who serve the seven superior spirits, namely, he is under the command ofSatanachia along withPruslas andAamon.[2]
In the Japaneseotome gameObey Me!, Barbatos is depicted as a butler to the demon prince and is one of the choices the player can be romance with.
In the Korean light novelDungeon Defense, Barbatos appears as one of the 72 Demon Lords and is a major supporting character. Barbatos is depicted as female in this iteration.
In American superhero comics published by DC, a character named Barbatos appears as a villain and primeval force of darkness in theDark Nights: Metal story. Barbatos is worshiped by theBat Tribe ofGotham City and sends evil alternate versions ofBatman from theDark Multiverse to collapse the then-current multiverse of 52 earths.
In the strategy gameMonster Legends, a monster named Barbatos was the ruler of hell before being dethroned by the Inheritor.
In the 2022 gameCult of the Lamb, the third miniboss of Darkwood is named after this demon.
In the light novel "Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, Barbatos is the 8th demon king that Jeong Hui-Won that goes by the modifier [Merciless Hunter Against the Will of Heavens]
