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Most magicians believe this symbol may be drawn on any medium: drawn on the ground, on paper, on parchment, or even on a human body. There is also a tradition of laying a [[crystal ball]] on top of a surface upon which the triangle has been drawn or carved, then [[scrying]] into the crystal or a mirror to see the spirit. | Most magicians believe this symbol may be drawn on any medium: drawn on the ground, on paper, on parchment, or even on a human body. There is also a tradition of laying a [[crystal ball]] on top of a surface upon which the triangle has been drawn or carved, then [[scrying]] into the [[crystal]] or a mirror to see the spirit. | ||
==Function== | ==Function== | ||
This magic triangle is intended to be a "landing point" for any spirits a [[magician]] is attempting to summon. It should be placed outside of their protective circle so the [[demon]] or [[angel]] may have freedom to enter or leave the triangle without disturbing the peace and safety of the magician or their assistant(s). | This magic triangle is intended to be a "landing point" for any spirits a [[magician]] is attempting to summon. It should be placed outside of their protective circle so the [[demon]] or [[angel]] may have freedom to enter or leave the triangle without disturbing the peace and safety of the magician or their assistant(s). | ||
An invocation from the ''[[Key of Solomon]]'' and other [[grimoire]]s called | An invocation from the ''[[Key of Solomon]]'', and other [[grimoire]]s, called the [[Spirit's Chain]], is often used in conjunction with the magic triangle. Part of the invocation commands the spirit to appear inside the triangle or be cursed into the bottomless abyss. | ||
===Goetic demons=== | ===Goetic demons=== | ||
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==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
The magic triangle is commonly crafted into a metal talisman worn as a pendant with a necklace. These are widely available for sale through the internet or in [[occult]] specialty stores. | The magic triangle is commonly crafted into a metal [[talisman]] worn as a pendant with a necklace. These are widely available for sale through the internet or in [[occult]] specialty stores. | ||
The [[Occult:About|Occult Encyclopedia]] adopted the magic triangle as its logo. | The [[Occult:About|Occult Encyclopedia]] adopted the magic triangle as its logo. | ||
[[Category:Magic Symbols]] | [[Category:Magic Symbols]] | ||