Grimoires - Part 1 - (Influenced By King Solomon)
The Key of Solomon (Clavicula Salomonis)
Overview: Compiled in the 14th–15th centuries, this foundational grimoire contains detailed instructions for summoning spirits, creating talismans, and performing rituals.
- Pentacles associated with the seven planets.
- Sigils and seals of spirits.
- Rituals for protection, summoning, and commanding spirits.
Significance: The foundation of Solomonic magic, widely studied and referenced.
The Lesser Key of Solomon (Lemegeton)
Overview: A 17th-century grimoire divided into five books, detailing the summoning and commanding of spirits.
- Ars Goetia: The 72 spirits or demons and their seals.
- Ars Theurgia-Goetia: Spirits of the air and their operations.
- Ars Paulina: Planetary and zodiacal spirits.
- Ars Almadel: Angelic invocations and talismans.
- Ars Notoria: Techniques for acquiring knowledge and memory.
The Testament of Solomon
Overview: A pseudepigraphical text (1st–5th century CE) attributed to King Solomon, detailing his interactions with demons, angels, and jinn.
- Stories of Solomon's control over spirits using his magical ring.
- Descriptions of demons and their roles.
- Instructions on exorcising and binding spirits.
The Grimoire of Armadel
Overview: A mystical grimoire attributed to the Solomonic tradition, focusing on angelic invocations.
- Prayers and invocations to angels and divine names.
- Instructions for achieving divine knowledge and enlightenment.
The Heptameron
Overview: A 15th-century grimoire sometimes linked to Solomonic magic.
- Rituals for invoking spirits of the seven days of the week.
- Use of planetary and elemental powers.
Significance: Provides supplementary rituals compatible with Solomonic texts.
The Book of the Angel Raziel (Sefer Raziel HaMalakh)
Overview: A Jewish mystical text attributed to the angel Raziel, containing magical and astrological knowledge.
- Creation of talismans and amulets.
- Use of divine names and celestial correspondences.
Significance: Shares thematic elements with the Key of Solomon.
Liber Juratus (The Sworn Book of Honorius)
Overview: A 13th-century magical text blending Christian mysticism with magical practices.
- Rituals for achieving divine visions and knowledge.
- Use of divine and angelic invocations.
Significance: Shares structural similarities with Solomonic texts.
The Grimoire Verum
Overview: A 17th-century text claiming to be a supplement to the Key of Solomon.
- Practical instructions for summoning spirits.
- Creation of magical tools and talismans.
Significance: Known for its straightforward and practical approach.
The Book of Abramelin (the Mage)
Overview: A 15th-century grimoire outlining a six-month purification process to achieve contact with one’s Holy Guardian Angel.
- Rituals for spiritual purification.
- Magical squares for summoning spirits.
Significance: Associated with Solomonic themes of divine and spiritual authority.
The Clavicula Salomonis Regis (The Greater Key of Solomon)
Overview: A variation of the Key of Solomon, emphasizing magical pentacles and planetary influences.
- Detailed planetary pentacles.
- Rituals for summoning spirits tied to celestial forces.
Significance: A complementary text to the original Key of Solomon.
Picatrix
Overview: An Arabic magical and astrological text influential in the Western magical tradition.
- Planetary magic and talisman creation.
- Rituals for connecting with celestial powers.
Significance: Provides astrological context for Solomonic planetary magic.
The Magus by Francis Barrett
Overview: A 19th-century compendium of magical knowledge inspired by Solomonic grimoires.
- Summaries of Solomonic magic, planetary seals, and talismans.
- Philosophical discussions on magic.
Significance: Revived interest in Solomonic traditions during the occult revival.
The Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy
Overview: Attributed to Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa, though its authorship is debated.
- Rituals for spirit communication.
- Instructions for creating magical seals and talismans.
The Red Dragon (Le Dragon Rouge)
Overview: A 19th-century grimoire also known as the Grand Grimoire.
- Instructions for summoning Lucifer and other demons.
- Rituals for acquiring wealth and power.
Arbatel de Magia Veterum
A 16th-century grimoire focusing on divine and angelic magic.
- Invocations of celestial beings.
- Principles for living a spiritually aligned life