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==Authorship== | ==Authorship== | ||
Inspired by the fictional [[Simon Necronomicon|Necronomicon]] from the lore of [[H. P. Lovecraft]], the book was written by American [[occultist]] [[Travis McHenry]] in 2018 as a companion to [[The Demon-Possessed Tarot]] (which was later re-branded as the [[Occult Tarot]]). | Inspired by the fictional [[Simon Necronomicon|Necronomicon]] from the lore of [[H. P. Lovecraft]], the book was written by American [[occultist]] [[Travis McHenry]] in 2018 as a companion to [[The Demon-Possessed Tarot]] (which was later re-branded as the [[Occult Tarot]]). He also stated the film ''[[The Ninth Gate]]'' starring Johnny Depp was a major influence on the book's content. | ||
Although he declined to include his name or a copyright statement anywhere on the book, deliberately leaving its authorship a mystery for future generations who happen to find copies of the book. | Although he declined to include his name or a copyright statement anywhere on the book, deliberately leaving its authorship a mystery for future generations who happen to find copies of the book. | ||
==Fictional origins | ==Fictional origins== | ||
According to the fictional backstory created by the author, ''The Grimoire of Dark Souls'' was originally owned by a conjurer during the medieval period, but after he was executed by the [[Inquisition]], the book was burned as a [[heresy|heretical]] work. Fortunately, the conjurer's apprentice arrived in time to rescue a handful of pages from destruction. | According to the fictional backstory created by the author, ''The Grimoire of Dark Souls'' was originally owned by a conjurer during the medieval period, but after he was executed by the [[Inquisition]], the book was burned as a [[heresy|heretical]] work. Fortunately, the conjurer's apprentice arrived in time to rescue a handful of pages from destruction. | ||
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Three pages are devoted to charts outlining the 72 [[Goetic demon]]s arranged by their [[Judaism|Hebrew]] names, their [[astrology|astrological]] sign, and the [[sigil|summoning sigil]]. | Three pages are devoted to charts outlining the 72 [[Goetic demon]]s arranged by their [[Judaism|Hebrew]] names, their [[astrology|astrological]] sign, and the [[sigil|summoning sigil]]. | ||
Several pages contain invocations for summoning demons and techniques for safely working with the demons through use of a [[Magic | Several pages contain invocations for summoning demons and techniques for safely working with the demons through use of a [[Magic triangle]]. It is the first appearance of the [[Ritual of the Seventh Gate]], which allows a [[magician]] to invoke any [[demon]] and question it for purposes of [[divination]]. | ||
There is an entire page devoted to [[Azazel]] and his various symbols and seals. The accompanying text attempts to reconcile the disparate views regarding Azazel as a [[fallen angel]] or another kind of spirit. | There is an entire page devoted to [[Azazel]] and his various symbols and seals. The accompanying text attempts to reconcile the disparate views regarding Azazel as a [[fallen angel]] or another kind of spirit. | ||
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The most controversial section of the [[grimoire]] is titled "The Seven Revelations of Saint John the Sinner." This section contains an introductory text followed by seven full-page images, each with a paragraph-long caption explaining the revelation. | The most controversial section of the [[grimoire]] is titled "The Seven Revelations of Saint John the Sinner." This section contains an introductory text followed by seven full-page images, each with a paragraph-long caption explaining the revelation. | ||
It tells the story of Adam and | It tells the story of Adam and Eve in the [[Garden of Eden]] and the subsequent impact of their sins, which were made more problematic by the arrival of [[Jesus Christ]] on [[earth]]. The chapter suggests that [[Satan]] is the true ruler of the earth and Eve was a hero for biting into the forbidden fruit. It concludes by proclaiming [[Lilith]], the daughter of Eve, as the final saviour of humanity who will overthrow Satan and destroy the false idols. | ||
Because this chapter presents [[heresy|heretical]] views regarding [[Christianity|Christian]] dogma, particularly in its portrayal of Jesus Christ as an anthropomorphic donkey as well as stating the negative impact of his presence among mortals, ownership of the book by Catholics is considered grounds for excommunication from the Church. | Because this chapter presents [[heresy|heretical]] views regarding [[Christianity|Christian]] dogma, particularly in its portrayal of Jesus Christ as an anthropomorphic donkey as well as stating the negative impact of his presence among mortals, ownership of the book by Catholics is considered grounds for excommunication from the Church. | ||
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==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
The success of ''The Grimoire of Dark Souls'' inspired McHenry to write several subsequent grimoires, including ''[[The | The success of ''The Grimoire of Dark Souls'' inspired McHenry to write several subsequent grimoires, including ''[[The Angenomicon]]'', which serves as a companion book of [[angel]] magic for invoking and working with the 72 [[Kabbalistic angel]]s. | ||
Some of the book's content was later integrated into ''[[The Grimoire of Heaven and Hell]]'', a more detailed book dealing with both angels and demons. | Some of the book's content was later integrated into ''[[The Grimoire of Heaven and Hell]]'', a more detailed book dealing with both angels and demons. | ||