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==Components of ritual magic== | ==Components of ritual magic== | ||
===Grimoire=== | ===Grimoire=== | ||
A [[grimoire]] is a textbook of magic, typically including instructions on how to create magical objects like [[talisman]]s and [[ | A [[grimoire]] is a textbook of magic, typically including instructions on how to create magical objects like [[talisman]]s and [[amulet]]s, how to perform magical spells, charms and divination, and how to summon or invoke supernatural entities such as [[angel]]s, spirits, deities, and [[demon]]s. The only contents found in a grimoire would be information on spells, rituals, the preparation of magical tools, and lists of ingredients and their magical correspondences. In this manner, while all books on magic could be thought of as grimoires, not all magical books should be thought of as grimoires. | ||
A magical formula or 'word of power' is a word that is believed to have specific supernatural effects. They are words whose meaning illustrates principles and degrees of understanding that are often difficult to relay using other forms of speech or writing. It is a concise means to communicate very abstract information through the medium of a word or phrase. | A magical formula or 'word of power' is a word that is believed to have specific supernatural effects. They are words whose meaning illustrates principles and degrees of understanding that are often difficult to relay using other forms of speech or writing. It is a concise means to communicate very abstract information through the medium of a word or phrase. | ||