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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
[[File:Magic-Triangle1.png|350px|thumb|Magic Triangle from the ''Key of Solomon'']] | |||
The ''Key of Solomon'' is divided into two books. It describes the necessary drawings to prepare each "experiment" or, in more modern language, magical operations. | The ''Key of Solomon'' is divided into two books. It describes the necessary drawings to prepare each "experiment" or, in more modern language, magical operations. | ||
Unlike later [[grimoire]]s such as the ''[[Pseudomonarchia Daemonum]]'' (16th century) or the ''Lemegeton'' (17th century), the ''Key of Solomon'' does not mention the signature of the [[Goetic demon|72 spirits]] constrained by [[King Solomon]] in a bronze vessel. As in most medieval grimoires, all magical operations are ostensibly performed through the power of [[Yahweh|God]], to whom all the invocations are addressed. Before any of these operations (termed "experiments") are performed, the operator must confess his sins and purge himself of evil, invoking the protection of God. | Unlike later [[grimoire]]s such as the ''[[Pseudomonarchia Daemonum]]'' (16th century) or the ''Lemegeton'' (17th century), the ''Key of Solomon'' does not mention the signature of the [[Goetic demon|72 spirits]] constrained by [[King Solomon]] in a bronze vessel. As in most medieval grimoires, all magical operations are ostensibly performed through the power of [[Yahweh|God]], to whom all the invocations are addressed. Before any of these operations (termed "experiments") are performed, the operator must confess his sins and purge himself of evil, invoking the protection of God. | ||
Elaborate preparations are necessary, and each of the numerous items used in the operator's "experiments" must be constructed of the appropriate materials obtained in the prescribed manner, at the appropriate [[astrology|astrological]] time, marked with a specific set of magical symbols, and blessed with its own specific words. All substances needed for the magic drawings and | Elaborate preparations are necessary, and each of the numerous items used in the operator's "experiments" must be constructed of the appropriate materials obtained in the prescribed manner, at the appropriate [[astrology|astrological]] time, marked with a specific set of magical symbols, and blessed with its own specific words. All substances needed for the magic drawings and [[amulet]]s are detailed, as well as the means to purify and prepare them. Many of the symbols incorporate the ''Transitus Fluvii'' [[occult]] alphabet. | ||
Book I contains conjurations, invocations and curses to summon and constrain spirits of the dead and | Book I contains conjurations, invocations and curses to summon and constrain spirits of the dead and [[demon]]s in order to compel them to do the operator's will through the use of a [[magic triangle]]. It also describes how to find stolen items, become invisible, gain favour and love, and so on. | ||
Book II describes various purifications which the [[magician]] (called an "[[exorcist]]") should undergo, how they should clothe themselves, how the magical implements used in their operations should be constructed, and what animal sacrifices should be made to the spirits. | Book II describes various purifications which the [[magician]] (called an "[[exorcist]]") should undergo, how they should clothe themselves, how the magical implements used in their operations should be constructed, and what animal sacrifices should be made to the spirits. | ||