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Introduction

This book is a collection of ancient grimoires. I completed the work on it and presented it to readers in 2013. I have made several edits to this edition that bring the book into conformity with the original grimoires and accepted translations of similar texts. In the first edition I put down the Russian spelling of names, which I do here too; This is largely due to the fact that in the Grimoire of Solomon, Volume II, I mention many of the names listed here, and therefore I do not need to do the work twice. There I decipher these names and give the reader the opportunity to compare variations in their spelling. Some new material has been added to the text, and the book itself is written from a different perspective. The book you are holding in your hands consists of seven parts:

1. Big key. “The Key of Knowledge”, a variant of “Clavicula Salomonis”, or “The Work of Solomon, called his key, discovered by Ptolemy the Greek” - it dates back to 1572 (one of the earliest texts of “Clavicula Salomonis”). The book indicated here was also created at the end of the 16th or beginning of the 17th century. Its original language is English. The book tells, like all copies of the keys, about the necessary preparations for work and the method of calling spirits. This version of the key is quite different from the version of Rabbi Abognazar (the most famous version in Russian-speaking countries, containing most of the key variants), which was published in the works of Papus. To my deepest regret, the translation of the Key of Abognazar as edited by Troyanovsky is partially incorrect due to the poetic approach to the text; a more accurate translation can be found in my Grimoire of King Solomon, Volume I. This version was also not used by MacGregor Mathers in his work.

The translation I present here is a compilation of several translations that I have carried out over the years. Therefore, in a number of places it may differ from the original in expressions and words, but it completely repeats the essence of the ideas and these very words.

2. Small key. List of spirits to call. The list of these spirits is taken from another English Key of Solomon, also from the 16th century. We all know the list of demons from the Goetia, numbering 72. But the Goetia were written on earlier grimoires - it is one of these earlier texts that I want to offer my reader. It will in some way expand the capabilities of practitioners of the Goetic tradition, increasing the list of spirits indicated there, and at the same time will help the above-mentioned key to become even more workable, enriching it with a list of spirits that were missing from it.

3. True Petitions of the Jesuits - an interesting work on magic from 1508. Language – Latin. It does not contain methods for creating circles or tools (all this, as usual, was described in the Key, which is the essence of the magician’s ritual); This is a text on summoning spirits, where only summoning spells are mentioned. But, nevertheless, this work is not inferior to others. Of particular interest are the spells allegedly written on behalf of the Holy Martyr Cyprian and the challenge of Uziel. Often lists of demons and a spell to summon them are added to it. But I am not including this part, since the language of the spells is very different from the text itself. This little treatise will, it seems to me, be an ideal continuation of the previous text, which will give the reader both food for thought and, mainly, working materials for summoning some spirits, the nature of which in the grimoire itself is described by a quote from Quintus Horace Flaccus: “Somnia, terrores magicos, miracula, sagas Nocturnos lemures, portentaque Thessala risu Excipio" - “Dreams, obsessions of magicians, natural phenomena, sorceresses, the ghost of the night, the miracles of the Thessalians, do you meet with laughter?”

4. The Seal of Truth or the Seal of God. This text of the key does not contain pentacles, which for many centuries were considered an integral part of the Key of Solomon. That is why I decided to compensate for this omission with two chapters. In this chapter I describe the seal of God, which in many of Solomon's grimoires is called the "Great Pentacle of Solomon." This is an excerpt from the Book of Oaths of Honorius or the sworn book of Honorius. Here I am not giving a complete translation of the entire work. This work as a whole is very interesting, but the huge number of prayers and methods for reading them should occupy a separate book. The seal in question is the "Sigillum Dei" or "Seals of אמת". There are also several seals from Oedipus of Egypt, another version of the Book of the Oaths of Honorius, the Keys of Solomon, and, of course, the most famous version from Enochian magic, although I personally would not associate all the seals of the school of Solomon with the seal of John Dee. In addition, there are lists of incense and angels associated with different periods of time, which is also interesting information for many practitioners. This treatise is the most ancient and does not belong to the Renaissance. It may date back to the 13th century and, based on the text, is the father of the European Keys of Solomon.

5. Next come the seals of the ten spheres and archangels according to the “Calendarium Naturale Magicum”. Due to severe curvature and poor reading of the inscriptions in the pentacles, I disassembled their inscriptions and placed them separately. This step, in my opinion, is necessary in all works related to pentacles, which is what I adhere to throughout the book. Materials taken from a book of 1619.

6. Triptych - This chapter consists of three short grimoires that interested me when I read them. The first edition included only two of them. The list of texts is as follows:

A. The Sacred Book of Black Venus - the book is better known as “Tub® Veneris”. It was written in June 1580. The alleged author is John Dee, the famous agent 007 and creator of Enochian magic. This book is interesting for its approach to circles and the language of invocation, which, according to the author, is the very language with which the rulers of the planets themselves conjure spirits. The book tells the story of the summoning of six spirits who are under the rule of Venus. But the desires that can be realized through these spirits are truly enormous. Of course, the authorship of the creator of Enochian magic is far-fetched, and the text is unlikely to have appeared earlier than the 17th century.

B. Magical instructions - a book that intersects with the previous one. It tells about the teachings of a certain Arab magician about summoning five spirits who are able to fulfill most of the magician’s wishes. The book was written (according to the author) by a certain superior of the Order of St. Augustine in 1515. Again, the period of creation of the grimoire must be shifted to the 17th century. Having opened the text, a person familiar with grimoires recognizes the name of the author. If the Keys of Solomon, as large works, are known to many, then the mythical author of this grimoire is indicated in a number of small texts and grimoires, occupying a small number of pages, but a significant shelf in the magical library, left as a legacy by generations of past seekers.

V. Herpentil - this text is a piece of a voluminous grimoire from 1600, relating to the system of Faustian magic, which is largely combined with the Key of Solomon. The text, in its original form, is written in Latin, and is followed by an unrelated German grimoire, so it can be considered a complete work on the evocation of demons.

These three texts are controversial, many consider them to be the monstrous invention of some creators of grimoires, sold in the past as fashionable reading after a long era of prohibition. However, while working with them, I came to a different opinion: they are completely working, and the spirits that are described in them are quite real. Another question is that the spirits who come to calls will be more similar to entities, some kind of elemental spirits, but they are quite effective. In my opinion, all three of these works are a legacy of earlier grimoires similar to the Faustian system. But several generations of illiterate census, and then the pathos and glitter that the grimoire publishers wanted to add, led to awkward gibberish inside these works.

I have provided each of these grimoires with a short account of the summons, describing the spirits who are summoned.

7. "Liber taurus" or "Book of the Bull." In fact, this is a kind of diary, of which the most interesting are:

– the basis of a ritual for any purpose. Preparation and execution of a magical operation;

– a method of calling planetary spirits and, in particular, the Olympic spirits with an explanation of the etymology of their names and a report on the call;

– planetary relationships: incense, oils, seals, etymology of the names of demons, archangels and evil geniuses with their incense. It is necessary to clearly understand that the etymology of the name is an analysis of correspondences, and I was simply drawing parallels, and did not mean that all the specified spirits are equal. Incense and other correspondences refer to the essence that is hidden behind the name;

- a method of creating and consecrating incense, potions, oils and ointments. This part is placed here because it will be needed for the holistic practice of the previous treatises. I deliberately made the techniques inserted here unique so that they fit better into different grimoire systems.

8. I place the Psalms of Solomon (Ψαλμοι Σολομοντος) here instead of an afterword. This is an apocryphal text, probably written in the mid-first century AD. Due to the fact that the manuscripts that have reached us are written in Greek, I present their originals under each psalm. The decision to place them here is due to the fact that Solomon’s personality runs like a red line throughout the book. These psalms can be used for prayers in rituals, as well as for creating pentacles and spells. The lists of psalms exist in eight copies, including the Moscow version of the 12th–13th centuries. I took the translation of the psalms for this book from the work of Archpriest A.V. Smirny (1896). But to synchronize them with the Greek text, the numbering of the verses had to be changed. Despite the identity of the text, in Smirny’s translation the number of verses is 333, which is very symbolic, and in the Greek text of verses I used there are 293, which is less symbolic, but from the point of view of Christian Kabbalah indicates the passion, ascension and stay in the Trinity, forming the five wounds of Christ and his crucifixion on the cross of the four elements, the material world. The total number of Solomon's psalms is 18.

Annotation

The Most Reliable Keys of Solomon, which describe the innermost secrets of Natural and Supernatural; but it is necessary to please the Demons as well.

Grimorium Verum or True Grimoire

[Introduction]

[First part]

Second part

The third part

Rare and Amazing Magic Secret

Arthur Waite. Rituals of black magic: Grimorium Verum or True Grimoire

Grimorium Verum or True Grimoire

The Most Authentic Keys of Solomon,

which describe the deepest secrets

Natural and Supernatural;

but it is necessary to please the Demons as well.

Translated from the Hebrew by Plaingiere, Dominican Jesuit,

along with the Collection of Curious Mysteries.

Alibek the Egyptian in Memphis 1517

The text is published according to the French edition of Chez Alibeck, l "Egyptien: Memphis, 1517. (69 pages). The missing signs and seals are supplemented according to the Italian edition LA CLAVICOLA DEL RE SALOMONE Amato Muzzi Editore 1880.

[Introduction]

Here begins the Sacred Kingdom (Sanctum Regnum), which is called the Kingdom of Spirits or the Keys of Solomon, the wise necromancer and Jewish rabbi.

In the first part Various combinations of symbols are given that evoke forces, spirits, or more precisely, devils with different possibilities for demonstrating their powers. You can call them whenever you wish and force them to say what you need, and this will not cause you any disturbance, and they themselves will also be pacified, because these creatures do not give anything for nothing. In addition, you will find in the first part an explanation of how to send back these spirits, air, earth, water or infernal, according to their affiliation.

In the second part study the most natural and supernatural secrets that are carried out by the power of Demons. You will learn how to use it, without any cheating. In the third part.

In the third part you will find here the Key to the work and how to use it. But before you begin these questions, it is necessary that you recognize the following symbols.

[First part]

This is where the key to work begins

There are three forces - LUCIFER(lucifer), BEELZEBUT(Beelzebuth) and ASTAROTH(astaroth). You must cut out their characters in reverse order so that the seal can be made in due course. Videos et facies. Crede mihi, nihil preter mittendum. See and do; believe me, all this is of great importance, nothing should be left out.

You must have these symbols with you. If you are a man, then in the right pocket, they should be inscribed in your own blood or the blood of a sea turtle. You must write the first letters of your first and last name in two semicircles. If you wish, you can carve symbols on emerald or ruby, stones that protect the Spirits, especially the Sun Spirits, the wisest, friendliest and best than the rest.

If you are a woman, then wear the symbol on your left side or between your breasts like a reliquary [for holy relics]; and be sure (this applies to any gender) to apply or carve these symbols on the day and hour of Mars.

Follow the rules of the spirits, and then they will obey you. There is an explanation at the very beginning, in the chapter describing the spirits, and it is necessary, if you are engaged in such work, to read very carefully and remember that these powerful and high-ranking entities have special power and greatness and obey only their confidants and close friends, through the conclusion Agreement or through special symbols at will SINGAMBUTA(singambuth) or his Secretary. Beware, reader or operator, lest some spirit catches you unprepared.

RABIDANADAS(rabidanadas) - the one through whom we will convey to you information and perfect knowledge of how to summon, conjure and force him [obviously, this means SINGAMBUTH - at. transl.] to obedience, which you will see in the key that we will reveal to you later, and which will become a prototype of the contract that you will have to conclude with the spirit, in accordance with the character and temperament of the one who wished to call it. You will face great difficulties, for... Sic volo, sic jubeo, sic pro ratione voluntas. (“So I wish, so I command, for such is the aspiration of my mind”).

The confusing and dark parts of things will become more than clear if accompanied by an explanation: non dico per me, sed etiam per subjectos, quia illud spectat Rabidinadap, il est, faciendum est jussu illius. (“For it is not I who speak with my mouth, but he who walks before Rabidinadap himself and who expresses his will to the world”).

Then you must light fragrant incense and anoint him [obviously, the key is “a type of contract” - approx. transl.] ex proprio tuo cruore, (“with one’s own blood”), or the blood of a kid (lamb), in this place cum invocatione spirituum orientalium (“invoking the Spirit of the East”).

Ut illud sit hoc in opere inclusum minimo clarum in doctis (So that your work brings minimal but clear benefit), you definitely need to be prepared for minor pain, taking all precautions, of course, hoc in promptis apparebit (“and then it will manifest itself with ease"), etc.

There are only two types of contracts, implicit and explicit.

You will recognize both and learn to distinguish one from the other if you read my little work. Learn, however, that there are several types of good spirits and several - although they are very few - evil spirits.

But even if you enter into an agreement with a spirit who is quite ready to serve you, be careful. Something must remain yours, for quia amicus fiet capitalis, fiet inimicus (“He who makes a friend his leader makes him an enemy”).

There are higher and lower spirits. The highest ones are called LUCIFER, (Lucifer), BEELZEBUT(beelzebuth), and ASTAROTH(Astaroth). The first of them [LUCIFER] is the emperor. They command all spirits.

Inferior, servants LUCIFER(lucifer) live in Europe and Asia. BEELZEBUT(beelzebuth) lives and rules in Africa. ASTAROTH(astaroth) lives in America. Each of them has two main servants, who, at the will of the emperor, send their assistants to all corners of the world: “and vice versa, they send those who will complete the job.”

Spirits do not always appear in the same form, this is because they create themselves from secret matter, which is all types of matter, so they need to borrow a body in which they can appear to us. This way, they can choose the look and body shape that suits them. Be careful, however, that they do not frighten you.

LUCIFER(lucifer) appears in the guise of a handsome boy. When he is angry, he blushes. But there is nothing terrible in his appearance.

BEELZUBUT(beelzebuth) sometimes appears in frightening forms, for example, in the form of a monstrous calf, sometimes in the form of a goat with a long tail, but most often in the form of a fly of enormous size and size. When he gets angry, he breathes fire and howls like a wolf.

ASTAROTH(astaroth) appears in black and white, usually in the form of a man, but sometimes as an ass.

Here are three characters LUCIFER(lucifer), located under his Circle:

The following [Characters] belong to BEELZEBUTH(beelzebuth)

And ASTAROTH(astaroth), and are located under their own Circles:

All that is needed to Summon Spirits is to call them using symbols that they will notice. When you wish to receive something from them, call upon them as indicated in the Third Part. aliter frustra laborares (otherwise your work is in vain). Let us turn to the servants, the two servants of LUCIFER are PUT SATANAKIA(put satanakia) and AGALIERAP(agalierap). U BEELZEBUTH(beelzebuth) this is - TARKGIMAKHE(tarcgimache) and FLERUTI(fleurity). Their symbols are as follows.

Two servants ASTAROTH(astaroth) - SAGATANA(sagatana) and NEBIROTS(nebirots). See their symbols:

In addition to the above, there are other Demons under the Duke's command. SIRAHA(syrach).

There are eighteen more and their names are as follows:

I. KLAUNECH(claunech).

II. MUSISIN(musisin, in the Italian edition of 1880 - Musofin).

III. BEHAUD(bechaud, in the Italian edition of 1880 - Bechard).

“The Keys of Solomon” are one of the ancient magical books that can reveal the secrets of existence. The publications are devoted to a description of the creatures inhabiting Heaven, Hell, the earthly world, and ways to control creatures to achieve certain goals. According to legend, the compiler of the books was the biblical King Solomon himself.

In the article:

Key of Solomon - what opens

“The Key of Solomon” is not just a book, but a mysterious collection of knowledge that King Solomon possessed. This view, most popular among modern religious leaders of Christianity, Islam and Judaism, has been considered since the Middle Ages by famous experts in the magical arts and alchemists. The books are called "The Lesser" and "The Greater Key of Solomon" - grimoires that appeared during a global surge of interest in the magical arts in the 15th century, when the dominant influence of the church began to wane, opening the way for researchers of the Renaissance.

Famous magicians, alchemists and soothsayers constantly referred to the “Keys of Solomon” in their works: Papus, Nostradamus, and others. Books are truly the keys to discovering the hidden knowledge of the earthly world and other worlds. Detailed descriptions of demons, angels, spirits and rituals for summoning them cannot be falsification, given that the meaning is consistent in publications of different authors.

If a person can comprehend the meaning, the knowledge gained will give everything that the reader desires. Many aspects of practical work with the Keys of Solomon are devoted not only to summoning otherworldly forces to fulfill desires and satisfy material needs, but also to solving much more profound and sublime issues (assistance in creativity, science, the search for knowledge). This inextricably links the books with the king himself, who is revered as one of the wisest and most far-sighted people on Earth.

"Small Key of Solomon"

"Small Key of Solomon" or Lemegeton- the most famous grimoire dedicated to the mysterious magical knowledge possessed by the Israeli king Solomon. Grimoires are ancient, sacred books that contain witchcraft knowledge and attract the attention of many magicians due to the power hidden on the pages.

The original sources of the book have not been found in a single form, and the main information is contained only in four manuscripts, on the basis of which, since the end of the 19th century, the book has been recreated by researchers in almost its original form. Contributions to the revival of medieval magical rituals were made by magicians of the early 20th century, Arthur Waite and MacGregor Mathers.

The Lesser Key of Solomon consists of five parts, each describing different beings of higher and lower levels, and how to use the powers of creatures for the personal interests of man.

"Goetia"

72 demons of Solomon.

The first chapter of the grimoire is devoted to the study of demonic creatures: you can get acquainted with significant figures in Hell, who have their own titles, names and areas of activity. The Goetia describes in detail the complex rituals of summoning demons, methods of protection and containment (the seal of Solomon). The book examines 72 demons: princes, governors, counts, marquises, kings and knights - only significant figures among the host of spirits and servants of evil.

Based on this part of the “Key”, classical demonology and an entire one dedicated to the calling of demonic entities and methods of controlling demons arose. Occultists consider the given descriptions and rituals to be working magical techniques, which, if fully observed, pose no danger when working with demons. The described seals of Solomon weaken the capabilities of summoned creatures. Some rituals are difficult to perform - they require a lot of preparation and the use of specific tools.

The origins of goetia were the Great Seal of Solomon, with the help of which the king caught the demons of hell in a vessel and hid the container at the bottom of a deep lake. Afterwards, the vessel was caught and broken by the Babylonian priests, who, having released the servants of evil, collected seventy-two small ones from the remains of the Great Seal.

"Theurgy Goetia"

The second part of the book “The Lesser Key of Solomon” is dedicated to spirits with good, evil or mixed nature. Unlike the demons listed in the previous chapter, these creatures are not personified and have lesser powers. Working with small specimens does not require careful preparation, and the kind nature of many demons eliminates the need for safety precautions.

The second part provides practical ways to summon entities and rituals, following which you can achieve what you want. “Theurgy Goetia” is less popular among occultists: the powers of the spirits described in the second part of the grimoire are significantly inferior to the abilities of the great demons of Hell.

The manuscripts of the second part of the “Key” were among the most popular in the Middle Ages due to the greater simplicity of the rituals described and less danger from the Church: “Theurgy Goetia” appeared in the early Middle Ages, when even hints of witchcraft and communication with demons were punishable by death.

One should not underestimate the powers of the four princes of spirits described in the second chapter of the “Small Key”, who command different parts of the world. Researchers find in this part of the grimoire a correspondence with the magical tradition of Ancient Greece, where close attention was paid to the spirits of the air and the patrons of different directions of the world.

"Ars Paulina"

Based on the mystical revelations of the Apostle Paul regarding the third heavenly sphere and its inhabitants. The knowledge was available to Solomon, but was lost in the past, returning to the earthly world from the disciple Jesus.

The magical techniques from the third part of the grimoire were based on, because the manuscript attaches great importance to working with zodiac signs and personifying entities.

"Ars Paulina" describes two types of spirits: angels responsible for the passage of time, the change of day and night, and angels in charge of the zodiac signs and the change of seasons. The descriptions are accompanied by rituals for work and seals necessary for the safe conduct of rituals.

Attention is paid to the study of “geniuses” - spirits and angels who patronize the revelation of human talents. The doctrine of geniuses as patrons of high human achievements and aspirations is found in various religious movements, which proves the veracity of the texts of the “Lesser Key of Solomon” and the depth of knowledge hidden in the grimoire.

"Ars Almadel"

Name Ars Almadel, according to legend, was given by an Arab magician who lived during the reign of Solomon. The wizard had enormous power and gifted the king of Israel with a magical instrument. Most of the original manuscript is devoted to working with the magic square, which is called “Almadel”.

According to ancient knowledge, a square plate with the inscribed names of God and the patron angels of the four zodiac worlds allows one to influence the fabric of reality, influencing the life of the magician. In this part of the book, minimal attention is paid to descriptions of creatures and spirits, and almost all practical techniques are devoted to direct work with Almadel.

Modern occultists consider the square the best tool for achieving specific goals, since Almadel's capabilities are much more flexible than the limited sphere of influence of one demon, spirit or angel. A properly created Almadel will require long hours of preparation and study of operating techniques.

"Ars Notoria"

This part was not included in all manuscripts, and many modern authors and researchers prefer to separate the chapter as a separate book. Ars Notoria considered the most ancient part of the grimoire, it contains a description exclusively of appeals to God, direct work with the Creator and advice on how to correctly ask Him for help.

"Ars Notoria" was not considered a heretical book, since the benefits given to the magician as a result of the use of the described knowledge were from an appeal to God, and not from third-party entities. It is believed that medieval kings and popes, who became famous for their good lifestyle, owe their power to this book.

Many modern occultists and supporters of demon worship and Satanism consider the Ars Notoria to be the most useless and devoid of practical application part of the grimoire.

"Great Key of Solomon"

The existence of the “Great Key of Solomon” as a complete grimoire has been questioned by modern research. As one book, The Great Key appeared in the last years of the 19th century, when MacGregor Mathers, a famous Rosicrucian and occultist from Great Britain, collected the available manuscripts whose authorship was attributed to the king or the era of Solomon.

Many magicians and literary scholars believe that all the books used by Mathers, and several manuscripts missed by the English magician, actually have a common origin. Grimoires are connected by a common idea, and the information presented is so consistent and consistent that they can be considered part of a single whole.

“The Great Key of Solomon” contains information about the structure of the earthly world, touching on almost any area of esotericism, which allows us to consider the book the best manual on magic, because the grimoire provides more opportunities even in comparison with the popular “Practical.

Many people find the “Big Key” too inconvenient to work with: the information presented is often difficult to understand, allegorical, and useful practical techniques are not structured, which makes it much more difficult to quickly find the necessary rituals in the sections.

Book of Solomon - exorcism and the history of the origin of grimoires

It is believed that Solomon created a book dedicated directly to exorcism, but this is not so. There are rituals aimed at protection from the devil and any evil in the “Small” and “Great Key of Solomon,” but more attention is paid to the use of otherworldly forces for personal purposes.

Modern followers of Christianity, Islam and Judaism do not understand how the wise Israeli king, loved by God, could practice magic. The Keys and other historical evidence regarding King Solomon provide comprehensive answers to the question.

Solomon was such a wise and righteous man that for his good deeds, God rewarded the king with exceptional knowledge about the world around him. This allowed the ruler to fearlessly subdue even powerful demons by force and call upon the aid of powerful angels from the heavenly spheres to ensure prosperity for the people of Israel.

The Keys are based on Christian and Jewish religious traditions. Most of the rituals demonstrated are not blasphemous or sinful: spells are accompanied by prayers, and demons are restrained by the direct pronunciation of the names of God accepted in the Jewish tradition.

Now the interpretation of grimoires can be different; most modern priests do not approve of the use of the contents of the books. The knowledge on the pages of the “Key” belonged to the Old Testament times, when there was no strictness regarding witchcraft, and the use of evil spirits for good purposes was considered a correct and natural act.

According to legend, the power of Solomon, hidden in the text, was so great that the king could single-handedly exorcise the Devil. Thus, according to the Goetia, the ruler was able to imprison all significant demons in one vessel along with their countless legions of minions, which was clearly a godly act.

Criticism of the Keys of Solomon

Another confirmation of the importance and practical applicability of the king’s grimoires is the almost complete absence of criticism from the scientific community.

The fact of the existence of manuscripts with almost identical content in different states of Medieval Europe is documented, as is the correspondence of the information in the books with historical facts from the history of Ancient Israel and secondary Arab, Egyptian, ancient Greek and Roman sources.

The only aspect of the Keys of Solomon that has been criticized is the challenge to the authorship of the grimoires. Some literary scholars believe that although the books tell the story of King Solomon, the volumes were written by medieval alchemists and magicians based on oral legends or their own research.

This point of view has the right to life, since archaeologists could not find manuscripts that arose before the 12th century, as well as any mention of grimoires in the occult literature of those times. Even if we accept this point of view as a basis, the Keys of Solomon remain one of the oldest occult legends that have survived to the present day. Many magicians confirm the effectiveness of the rituals described in the books. A huge amount of modern literature devoted to magic is created on the basis of the Keys.

The reader will have to decide for himself which theory is true. If you want to delve into the secrets of the earthly world, subjugate the greatest forces, or become better acquainted with the history of the occult from one of the most reliable sources, you should definitely read “The Lesser Key of Solomon.” From the point of view of practical magic, the book is considered one of the safest, since the rituals are described carefully and provide for a huge number of protective measures.

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Introduction

Of particular interest are the spells allegedly written on behalf of the Holy Martyr Cyprian and the challenge of Uziel. Often lists of demons and a spell to summon them are added to it. But I am not including this part, since the language of the spells is very different from the text itself. This little treatise will, it seems to me, be an ideal continuation of the previous text, which will give the reader both food for thought and, mainly, working materials for summoning some spirits, the nature of which in the grimoire itself is described by a quote from Quintus Horace Flaccus: “Somnia, terrores magicos, miracula, sagas Nocturnos lemures, portentaque Thessala risu Excipio" - “Dreams, obsessions of magicians, natural phenomena, sorceresses, the ghost of the night, the miracles of the Thessalians, do you meet with laughter?”

4. The Seal of Truth or the Seal of God. This text of the key does not contain pentacles, which for many centuries were considered an integral part of the Key of Solomon. That is why I decided to compensate for this omission with two chapters. In this chapter I describe the seal of God, which in many of Solomon's grimoires is called the "Great Pentacle of Solomon." This is an excerpt from the Book of Oaths of Honorius or the sworn book of Honorius. Here I am not giving a complete translation of the entire work. This work as a whole is very interesting, but the huge number of prayers and methods for reading them should occupy a separate book. The seal in question is the “Sigillum Dei” or “Seals???”. There are also several seals from Oedipus of Egypt, another version of the Book of the Oaths of Honorius, the Keys of Solomon, and, of course, the most famous version from Enochian magic, although I personally would not associate all the seals of the school of Solomon with the seal of John Dee. In addition, there are lists of incense and angels associated with different periods of time, which is also interesting information for many practitioners. This treatise is the most ancient and does not belong to the Renaissance. It may date back to the 13th century and, based on the text, is the father of the European Keys of Solomon.

6. Triptych - This chapter consists of three short grimoires that interested me when I read them. The first edition included only two of them. The list of texts is as follows:

I have provided each of these grimoires with a short account of the summons, describing the spirits who are summoned.

7. "Liber taurus" or "Book of the Bull." In fact, this is a kind of diary, of which the most interesting are:

– the basis of a ritual for any purpose. Preparation and execution of a magical operation;

– a method of calling planetary spirits and, in particular, the Olympic spirits with an explanation of the etymology of their names and a report on the call;

8. I place the Psalms of Solomon (?????? ??????????) here instead of an afterword. This is an apocryphal text, probably written in the mid-first century AD. Due to the fact that the manuscripts that have reached us are written in Greek, I present their originals under each psalm. The decision to place them here is due to the fact that Solomon’s personality runs like a red line throughout the book. These psalms can be used for prayers in rituals, as well as for creating pentacles and spells. The lists of psalms exist in eight copies, including the Moscow version of the 12th–13th centuries. I took the translation of the psalms for this book from the work of Archpriest A.V. Smirny (1896). But to synchronize them with the Greek text, the numbering of the verses had to be changed. Despite the identity of the text, in Smirny’s translation the number of verses is 333, which is very symbolic, and in the Greek text of verses I used there are 293, which is less symbolic, but from the point of view of Christian Kabbalah indicates the passion, ascension and stay in the Trinity, forming the five wounds of Christ and his crucifixion on the cross of the four elements, the material world. The total number of Solomon's psalms is 18.

Part one. Knowledge Key

Here begins the book of King Solomon, called the key of knowledge

Clavicula Salomonis. Extat latine: de legi Cabalistica: sed sophistica

Book one

Chapter first. What prayer should you say before starting work?

“The Lord Jesus Christ, the beloved son of God, who sanctifies the hearts of all people in the world, dispels the darkness in my heart and kindles the candle of flame of the most sacred love in me. Grant me true faith, ideal mercy and virtue, so that I can learn to fear and love everything given by You and keep the commandments in all matters. So that when the last day comes, the angel of the Lord can take me away in peace and snatch me from the power of the devil. So that I may enjoy endless peace in the communion of saints and sit on the right side. Do this, Son of the living God, in the name of the most holy names. Amen".

"King Solomon in old age." Engraving. Artist Paul Gustave Doré. XIX century “Everything is vanity of vanities. All is vanity and catching the wind.” (Solomon. Ecclesiastes)

Chapter two. Confession before surgery

“I confess to the Lord of the Gods, the Father of Heaven and Earth and the most good and virtuous Jesus Christ, together with the Holy Spirit, before the holy angels and before the true crucifixion, that I was conceived in sin and the sin continued even after my baptism.

I confess the sins I have committed: pride, anger, gluttony and all the sinful weaknesses of man, I confess all these sins. Therefore, I pray to you, all saints, to be my witnesses on the day of the Last Judgment, that I have admitted my sins, and testify with me against the devil, and through this I will become free and clean from my sins. May I appear before the Supreme in a righteous form to receive mercy and pardon. And also that I comprehend all the spirits that I call upon, so that they can fulfill my will and desire. Amen".

Chapter three. About spells and compulsions in work

"Oh God! Almighty Father, who created all things, who knows all things, for whom nothing is hidden, grant me the grace that I may comprehend the virtue of all the higher beings who have skillfully hidden Your most holy mercy and the power of Your ineffable, highly worshiped and terrible name Ehiah, from which all the worlds will tremble, and to whom, under fear, all created things will submit. And grant me also the secret of all secrets, so that all spirits may be revealed before me, so that they may obey me politely and carry out my commands through the holy Adonai himself, whose kingdom may endure forever and ever. Amen".

When this is done, have the caster rise from his knees and cross his hands over the pentacle, and have one of the assistants hold the spell book before him. Let the caster turn his gaze in four directions and, looking at the book, read the words:

“Lord my God, be a strong defense for me from every kind of evil spirit.”

And let him turn first to the east, then to the south, west and north and in each direction of the world say:

“Behold the signs and names of the Greatest One, whom you daily feared and fear. Obey me through the mystery of all things."

Now he needs to start conjuring spirits, as is customary in the art that he masters. They should appear quickly. But if they have not come, then call them as described below, and know that if they are chained with iron, they will come or send a messenger.

“I conjure you, Spirits or Spirit (list of names), Father, Son and Holy Spirit and those who will come to judge the world, both the living and the dead, by fire. And I conjure you with the sacraments of Christmas and baptism, the death and resurrection of Christ, the coming of the Holy Spirit as our comforter, Saint Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, her purity, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the birth of Saint John the Baptist!

I conjure you with twenty elders, nine ranks and degrees of angels, archangels, thrones, dominions, principalities, powers, cherubim and seraphim. With all the virtue of heaven, the four animals of God, having eyes both in front and behind, and I conjure by the twelve apostles.

I conjure you also by all the martyrs, Saint Stephen and all the others, and all the confessors, such as Saint Sylvester and all the others, and all the holy hermits, abbots, monks, and all the holy people, all the holy virgins and widows, and all the holy feasts, which are celebrated in the sight of Christ throughout the world, through the prayers and merits of these people. Divine greatness will be our support and help in all our works. And I conjure with all those things that exist in accordance with His Kingdom.

I conjure you by God, who was born of the virgin Mary. God who suffered from the Jews. Who was crucified on the cross, who died and rose again. God who will come again to judge both the living and the dead by fire.

I conjure you, spirits, by all the patriarchs, prophets, apostles, martyrs, confessors, virgins and widows. Jerusalem, the holy city of God. Heaven and Earth, everything that is in them, and other shrines and parts of the world. Saint Peter, the Apostle of Rome, the crown of thorns that was on the head of God, the clothes for which they cast lots. By all things that can be spoken, or by the creative power of the all-powerful Creator. The Holy Trinity and the Holy Judgment, the Heavenly Host. To those who created things from nothing at the very beginning. He, who descended to earth for the sake of humanity and was born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried, descended into hell, rose from the dead on the third day, ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from there he will come judge the living and the dead by fire.

And the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, who descended from the Father and the Son in the form of a dove, when Christ was baptized in the Jordan and descended on him and the Apostles, who preached the Gospel in different languages. The three faces of God, and the unity of their worship, and the singing of those saints who do not fall silent either day or night, and their loud voices can still be heard saying: Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts! the whole earth is full of His glory! Hosanna in the highest!

Blessed is he who ascends in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!

And through 100 and 44 martyrs who spoke to the world and suffered most intensely to the grave.

I conjure you, spirits, with thunder and all the fiery things and lightning of God and others. The seven golden candlesticks shining before the altar of the Divine, and all the miracles that were performed by the saints and angels. All the rules of the Christian church and a group of saints who follow the seven steps to the lamb. The holiness that God chose within himself before the creation of the world, and its virtues that are pleasing to God.

I conjure you, spirits, no matter where you are, by the Annunciation of Christ, the Baptism of Christ, the Transfiguration of the Lord on Mount Tabor, the Cross of the Lord, the Passion of Christ, the cry of Christ and his voice saying: “Either, Or! Lama Savakhthani."

I conjure by the death of Christ, his hands pierced with nails, his wounds and blood, the body of Christ, the tomb of Christ and the bread that he broke and gave to his disciples, saying: “For this is My blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” And through his miraculous resurrection and all the miraculous works of God.

I conjure you, spirits, with the holiness of all plants, stones, herbs and all things that are subject to the will of the Divine. I also conjure you, spirits, with these ineffable names of God:

Asahak, Radrematas, Falkas, Anbonas, Anbonak, Bera, Bolem, Yaelem, Ladodok, Akatel, Koplis, Piham, Sanka, Harukara, Adonai, Barukae, Wallpaper, Imagro, God Yeshua, the God who created the Heavens and the Earth, also sitting among Cherubim and Seraphim, and the magnificent name Tetragrammaton, who is Ian and Iot, and the holy and inexpressible name Anareton. May all these spirits obey me with these names!

I conjure you, spirits, no matter where you are in the world, do not hesitate any longer, whether you are in the air, in the ground or in another place, appear immediately before us here in order to satisfy our demands and wishes. And I command you to appear before us so that we can command you.”

After this is done, they will undoubtedly come, but if for some reason they do not appear, let the master raise his voice and proclaim:

“Behold! Here are the signs and names, the secrets of secrets! Those who dare to deny them and persist are the names of the great Conqueror who rules the whole world. Come, appear before us, wherever you are, and behold this mystery of mysteries. Come and hear the pleasant aroma of sweet incense and answer us politely.”

If they appear, show them the pentacle.

If this does not happen, let the master hit the air on four sides, hissing as he does so. Then in a clear voice he will say:

“Behold! I conjure you, I call you, I invite you with the power, greatness and strength of the name of Hel. I conjure you and command you, magnificent Berlayans, great and just saints, so that you do not hesitate, and come without any noise or without a terrible appearance.

I conjure you and command you with authority by Him who spoke, and this is holy, and also by all His names. In the name of Adonai, Eloi, Elion, Hosts, Shadai. I also command you with this book and with all its powers that you come to us in not a terrible guise, but in a charming form. We conjure you by the power of the names Yud and Vav, which Adam heard and with which he spoke.

Or the name Gun, which Noah heard and spoke with after the flood.

And the names I, N, X, which Abraham heard and recognized Almighty God.

And the name Yud, which Jacob heard from the angel who spoke to him, and who fled from his brother Esau.

And by the name Ehiah-Asher-Ehiah (in the text “Hely, Ane, Heye”), which Moses heard on God’s Mount Horeb and was able to speak with God, and hear God himself speaking in flashes of flame.

And by the name of Eloh, which Moses called, and all the dust of the earth shook, and the midges were among the people, oxen, and all kinds of livestock in the lands of Egypt, destroying them and their fields.

And the name Asher Ehiah, which Moses named and sent all kinds of insects to Egypt to destroy their fruits.

And the name Faison, which Moses called, and three days of darkness fell throughout all Egypt, and everyone froze in mortal fear.

And in the name of Arimon and in the name of the name of Arimon, which Moses proclaimed at midnight, and all the firstborn of the lands of Egypt were killed.

And in the name of Chemaron, and in the name of the name of Chemaron, which Moses spoke, the black sea parted, and he brought the children of Israel out of captivity through it.

And by the name Symagogion, which Elijah called, the heavens gave rain, and the earth bore fruit.

And the name Athanatos, which Jeremiah called before the captivity of Jerusalem.

And by the names Alpha and Omega, which Daniel called, he destroyed Baal, and smote the dragon.

And by the name Emmanuel, which was heard by the three youths, whose names were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who sang in the fiery furnace, where they were not harmed.

By all these names and all the other names of the Almighty, the Only and True God, by whom you were cast down from the highest throne into the places of execution, we conjure you and command you by Him who said, and it became so, by Him to whom every creature is subject. And we conjure you and command you by the angels in charge of Heaven, by the providence of Almighty God and by the wisdom of King Solomon, which he received from Almighty God. Appear peacefully before us to fulfill our desires.

I conjure you with the most holy names of Yud He Vav He (in the text “Joth, Hebay”), which are written in the Hebrew script, and the holy name Premeumaton, which Moses called, and the bottom of hell swallowed Dathan and Abiram.

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The Greater and Lesser Keys of Solomon. A Practical Guide to Magic

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Introduction

6. Triptych - This chapter consists of three short grimoires that interested me when I read them. The first edition included only two of them. The list of texts is as follows:

I have provided each of these grimoires with a short account of the summons, describing the spirits who are summoned.

7. "Liber taurus" or "Book of the Bull." In fact, this is a kind of diary, of which the most interesting are:

– the basis of a ritual for any purpose. Preparation and execution of a magical operation;

– a method of calling planetary spirits and, in particular, the Olympic spirits with an explanation of the etymology of their names and a report on the call;

Part one. Knowledge Key

Here begins the book of King Solomon, called the key of knowledge

Clavicula Salomonis. Extat latine: de legi Cabalistica: sed sophistica

Book one

Chapter first. What prayer should you say before starting work?

"King Solomon in old age." Engraving. Artist Paul Gustave Doré. XIX century “Everything is vanity of vanities. All is vanity and catching the wind.” (Solomon. Ecclesiastes)

Chapter two. Confession before surgery

Chapter three. About spells and compulsions in work