In demonology, Ashtar is a Crowned Prince of Hell. He is a male figure named after the Canaanite goddess Ashtoreth.
The name Astaroth was ultimately derived from that of 2nd millennium BC Phoenician goddess Astarte, an equivalent of the Babylonian Ishtar, and the earlier Sumerian Inanna. She is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible in the forms Ashtoreth (singular) and Ashtaroth (plural, in reference to multiple statues of her).

The name Astaroth is a MALE DEMON first known from “The Book of Abramelin”, written in Hebrew in 1458, and occult grimoires (books of magic) in the following centuries. Astaroth also features as an ARCH-DEMON ASSOCIATED WITH QLIPHOTH (adverse forces) according to later Kabbalistic texts.

He is referred to as a VERY POWERFUL DEMON, depicted as a nude man with feathered wings, wearing a crown, holding a serpent in one hand, and riding a beast with dragon-like wings and a serpent-like tail. He is a DEMON OF THE FIRST HIERARCHY, who seduces by means of laziness, vanity, and RATIONALIZED PHILOSOPHIES.

To others, he teaches mathematical sciences and handicrafts, can make men invisible and lead them to hidden treasures, and answers every question formulated to him. He was also said to give to mortal beings the power over serpents.

August is the month during which this demon’s attacks against man are stronger.

According to Ars Goetia, “The Twenty-ninth Spirit is Astaroth. He is a Mighty, Strong Duke, and appeareth in the Form of an HURTFUL ANGEL riding on an INFERNAL BEAST like a Dragon, and carrying in his right hand a VIPER. Thou must in no wise let him approach too near unto thee, lest he do thee damage by his NOISOME BREATH. Wherefore the Magician must hold the Magical Ring near his face, and that will defend him. He giveth true answers of things Past, Present, and to Come, and can discover all Secrets. He will declare wittingly how the Spirits fell, if desired, and the reason of his own fall. He can make men wonderfully knowing in all Liberal Sciences. He ruleth 40 Legions of Spirits.”.