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The Key of Solomon the King was originally researched and translated by S. MacGregor Mathers from ancient manuscripts in the British museums. Included by Mathers is the Order of the Pentacles of Solomon, the Ancient Fragment of the Key of Solomon, The Qabalistic Invocation of Solomon, and 15 plates full of figures, seals and charts, as well as the original text giving detailed instruction for spells and invocations. The work is traditionally divided into two books detailing the Key of King Solomon.

Book One explains the operation of conjurations, curses, spells and other magical works. Book Two instructs the practitioner on the proper attire, purification rituals and other means of obtaining the goals of the Goetia. Between these two books is the list of plates that contain numerous illustrations and secret seals of Solomon, including the Mystical Seal of Solomon, the Pentacles of Solomon, and the Mystical Alphabet, which impart the mechanisms and requirements for the invocation of spirits and demons.

The Lesser Key of Solomon, or the Clavicula Salomonis Regis, or Lemegeton, is a compilation of materials and writings from ancient sources making up a text book of magic or "grimoire. In the preface to this edition, it is explained that a "Secret Chief" of the Rosicrucian Order directed the completion of the book. Scholars believe these books of Solomon and their many iterations derive from the ancient practices of Jewish Kabbalah and Arab Alchemy. After time, it is thought Greek and Roman influences were added until, finally, the work was used and molded by high Renaissance magicians.

This book, as well as other King Solomon books, such as the Magical Treatise of King Solomon and the Testament of Solomon, were brought back to modern times through the labors of occult practitioners such as S. MacGregor Mathers, Aleister Crowley and others around the turn of the last century. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. It was compiled in the midth century, mostly from materials a couple of centuries older.

This edition was edited by L. De Laurence and first published in Profusely illustrated. This grimoire contains descriptions of the Demons and their seals, as well as all rituals and requisites required for their summoning.

Its one-hundred-forty-four spells were compiled in the midth century, mostly from materials some centuries older. Thank you very much for looking at a book by One-Eye Publishing, we hope you enjoy it! We are always adding to our catalogue, so please check back or find us online! Introductory Essay by Aleister Crowley. Introductory essay by Aleister Crowley. The Lesser Key of Solomon or, Clavicula Salomonis, is an anonymous 17th-century grimoire, and one of the most popular books of demonology.

It has also long been widely known as the Lemegeton. It appeared in the 17th century, but much was taken from texts of the 16th century and late-medieval grimoires. It is likely that books by Jewish kabbalists and Muslim mystics were also inspirations. Some of the material in the first section, concerning the summoning of demons, dates to the 14th century or earlier. The book claims that it was originally written by King Solomon, although this is certainly incorrect. The Lesser Key of Solomon contains detailed descriptions of spirits and the conjurations needed to invoke and oblige them to do the will of the conjurer referred to as the "exorcist".

It details the protective signs and rituals to be performed, the actions necessary to prevent the spirits from gaining control, the preparations prior to the invocations, and instructions on how to make the necessary instruments for the execution of these rituals. Although edited by two prominent occultists, S. MacGregor Mathers and Aleister Crowley, it is Crowley's literary fingerprints that are found all over this book.

This edition of the Lesser Key of Solomon is based on manuscripts from the British Museum, edited by two prominent occultists mostly Mathers and probably Aleister Crowley. This is a considerably cleaned up and modernized version of the Lesser Key, which is obviously intended to be used as a working document for serious magicians, rather than a rigorous transcription of the source manuscripts.

However, the information presented here is linked with the other Goetic grimoires and this version is considered one of the best of this literature.

The Key of Solomon the King is the most famous and most significant of all known grimoires, or ancient spellbooks. Much of Western magical tradition rests on the book's charts of planetary alignments, doctrines about angels and spirits, and information on talismans endowed with magic properties. The grimoire of ceremonial magic recounts how King Solomon bested some demons using a magic ring that had been given to him by the Archangel Raphael. A complete book of magickal symbols and sigils, by two of the most prominent and influential occultists of all time.

The "Lesser Key" contains the magickal sigils symbols of the 72 "Goetia", spirits, which can be called upon by the adept to perform actions on the astral plane. An essential work book for anyone interested in this form of ceremonial magick! The Testament is a story of his use of magic to control demons and the Keys reveal his spells and methods. The Lesser Key of Solomon is a well-know grimoire which has the description of the 72 demons conjured by Solomon, along with illustrations of their sigils, and the instructions for how to summon them.

It also lists "Spirits mingled of Good and Evil Natures". The third book, attributed to the Apostle Paul, discusses the "Spirits allotted unto every degree of the Degrees of the Zodiac; and also of the Signs, and of the Planets in the Signs, as well as of the Hours.

This book also contains the prayers and orations of Solomon. He can make men wonderfully knowing in all Liberal Sciences. He ruleth 40 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which wear thou as a Lamen before thee, or else he will not appear nor yet obey thee, etc. He teacheth, and maketh men wonderfully knowing in the Art of Rhetoric. He causeth men to have a 17 See ante, Spirit No. He maketh one to be beloved of his Foes as well as of his Friends.

His Seal is this, which wear thou, etc. He teacheth the Arts of Logic and Ethics in all their parts. If desired he maketh men invisible, and to live long, and to be eloquent. He can discover Treasures and recover things Lost. He ruleth over 29 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, which wear thou, etc.

He is a Great King, Strong, and Powerful. He appeareth with Three Heads, whereof the first is like a Bull, the second like a Man, and the third like a Ram; he hath also the tail of a Serpent, and from his mouth issue Flames of Fire.

His Feet are webbed like those of a Goose. He sitteth upon an Infernal Dragon, and beareth in his hand a Lance with a Banner.

When the Exorcist hath a mind to call him, let it be abroad, and let him stand on his feet all the time of action, with his Cap or Headdress off; for if it be on, AMAYMON will deceive him and call all his actions to be bewrayed. He giveth the Ring of Virtues; he teacheth the Arts of Arithmetic, Astronomy, Geometry, and all handicrafts absolutely. He giveth true and full answers unto thy demands.

He maketh one Invincible. He showeth the place where Treasures lie, and guardeth it. His Seal is this which thou must wear as a Lamen upon thy breast, etc. He is a Great President and a Mighty Prince. He can deliver Familiars out of the Custody of other Magicians, and answereth truly and perfectly of things Past, Present, and to Come.

He can carry and re-carry men very speedily from one Kingdom to another, at the Will and Pleasure of the Exorcist. He ruleth over 66 Legions of Spirits, and he was of the Order of Potentates. His Seal is this to be made and to be worn as aforesaid, etc. Being therein, he will take upon himself the Form of an Angel. Being bidden, he speaketh with a hoarse voice. Also he will wittingly urge Love between Man and Woman. He ruleth over 26 Legions of Spirits.

And his Seal is this, etc. But after a time, at the command of the Exorcist he putteth on the Shape of a Man. And he is a strong fighter. He was of the Order of Dominations. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits. He told his Chief, who was Solomon, that after 1, years he had hopes to return unto the Seventh Throne. And his Seal is this, to be made and worn as a Lamen, etc.

He governeth 26 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is this, which is, etc. He singeth many sweet notes before the Exorcist, which he must not regard, but by-and-by he must bid him put on Human Shape.

Then he will speak marvellously of all wonderful Sciences if required. He is a Poet, good and excellent. And he will be willing to perform thy requests. He hath hopes also to return to the Seventh Throne after 1, years more, as he said unto Solomon.

He governeth 20 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, which wear thou, etc. He speaketh with a hoarse Voice. His Office is to build up Towers, and to furnish them with Ammunition and Weapons, and to send Men-of-War19 to places appointed. He ruleth over 26 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc. He appeareth at first like a Crow, but after he will put on Human Shape at the request of the Exorcist, and speak with a hoarse Voice. He is a Mighty President and Powerful.

He giveth Good Familiars. If thou makest a Sacrifice unto him he will receive it kindly and willingly, but he will deceive him- that doth it. He governeth 40 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc. He was of the Order of Thrones. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is this, which wear thou as aforesaid. He is a Mighty Duke and Strong. His office is to slay Men, and to drown them in the Waters, and to overthrow Ships of War, for he hath Power over both Winds and Seas; but he will not hurt any man or thing if he be commanded to the contrary by the Exorcist.

He also hath hopes to return to the Seventh Throne after 1, years. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc. He is a Duke Great and Strong and appeareth like a Mermaid.

And at the request of the Exorcist he can cause the seas to be right stormy and to appear full of ships. He governeth 29 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.

His office is to build high Towers, Castles and Cities, and-to furnish them with Armour, etc. Also he can afflict Men for many days with Wounds and with Sores rotten and full of Worms. He giveth Good Fam- iliars at the request of the Exorcist. He com- mandeth 50 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is this.

He is a Great Marquis and appeareth in the Form of a Stock-Dove, speaking with a voice hoarse, but yet subtle. His Office is to take away the Sight, Hearing, or Understanding of any Man or Woman at the command of the Exorcist; and to steal money out of the houses of Kings, and to carry it again in 1, years.

If commanded he will fetch Horses at the request of the Exorcist, or any other thing. He can discover all things that are Hidden, and not kept by Wicked Spirits. He giveth good Familiars, sometimes. And his Seal is this, which wear thou, as aforesaid, etc. He is an Earl, and appeareth in the Form of a Monster; but after a while, at the Command of the Exorcist, he putteth on the shape of a Man.

He teacheth the Virtues of Precious Stones and Woods. He changeth Dead Bodies, and putteth them in another place; also he lighteth seeming Candles upon the Graves of the Dead. He hath under his Command 6 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which he will own and submit unto, etc. Exorcist he putteth on Human Shape, and speaketh the Egyptian Tongue, but not perfectly. He also procureth Friendship between Friends and Foes. He was of the Order of Potestates or Powers.

He governeth 37 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, to be made and worn before thee, etc. This is at first, but after, at the Command of the Exorcist he putteth on Human Shape. He governeth 33 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc. He appeareth in the Form of an Angel. He teacheth the Art of Geometry and the Liberal Sciences. He, at the Command of the Exorcist, will produce Great Noises like the Rushings of many Waters, although there be none.

He warmeth Waters, and discovereth Baths. He governeth 48 Legions of Spirits. He hath under his Power 20 Legions of Spirits. His Seal, or Mark, is thus made, etc. He is a Terrible, Great, and Powerful King. He appeareth with three Heads: the first is like that of a Bull; the second is like that of a Man; the third is like that of a Ram. He hath the Tail of a Serpent, and Flaming Eyes. He rideth upon a furious Bear, and carrieth a Boshawk upon his Fist.

He maketh men to go Invisible, and also to be Witty. His Speech is hoarse and very big. He bringeth unto thee Good Familiars; also he ruleth over 36 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which, etc. He seemeth to answer in Burning Ashes, or in Coals of Fire. He is a Good Disputer. He giveth True Answers of Things to Come. Gryphon, with a Ducal Crown upon his Head.

There do go before him those his Ministers, with great Trumpets sounding. Deceased to come before the Exorcist to answer those questions which he may wish to put to them, if desired. He was partly of the Order of Thrones, and partly of that of Angels.

He now ruleth 30 Legions of Spirits. He is a great and Mighty Prince, appearing at first like a Horse; but after the command of the Exorcist he putteth on the Image of a Man. He is very faithful unto the Exorcist, and will not suffer him to be tempted of any Spirit. He governeth 26 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.

He is a Great President, and appeareth like a Leopard at the first, but after a little time he putteth on the Shape of a Man. His Office is to make one cunning in the Liberal Sciences, and to give True Answers of Divine and Secret Things; also to change a Man into any Shape that the Exorcist pleaseth, so that he that is so changed will not think any other thing than that he is in verity that Creature or Thing he is changed into.

He governeth Legions of Spirits, and this is his Seal, etc. He is a Great President, and appeareth at first in the Form of a Flaming Fire; but after a while he putteth on the Shape of a 24 Should be He giveth Good Familiars, and can bewray Treasure that is kept by Spirits.

He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc. His Office is to teach the Virtues of the Stars, and to know the Mansions of the Planets, and how to understand their Virtues.

He doth govern 30 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is this, etc. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal or Character is thus made, and thou shalt wear it as aforesaid, etc. He maketh Men Witty. He can turn all Metals into Coin of the Dominion that Metal is of. He can even make Fools wise. His Office is to 25 Thus in the actual Text. The which he will bring unto the Exorciser without any Force or Strength being by him employed.

He governeth 38 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is thus. His Office is to sow Discords. If the Exorcist have not a care, he will slay both him and his fellows.

He will, lastly, talk of the Creation of the World, and of Divinity, and of how he and other Spirits fell. He destroyeth and burneth up those who be the Enemies of the Exorcist should he so desire it; also he will not suffer him to be tempted by any other Spirit or otherwise. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, to be worn as a Lamen, etc. He is a Mighty Marquis, appearing at first in the form of a Peacock, with great Noises.

But after a time he putteth on Human shape. He can teach Geometry perfectly. He maketh Men very subtle therein; and in all Things pertaining unto Mensuration or Astronomy. He can transform a Man into the Likeness of a Bird. He governeth 30 Legions of Infernal Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc. He ruleth over all Spirits in the parts of Africa.

He governeth 20 Legions of Infernals; and his Seal is this, etc. He is a Duke Great and Strong, appearing at first like a Unicorn, but at the request of the Exorcist he standeth before him in Human Shape, causing Trumpets, and all manner of Musical Instruments to be heard, but not soon or immediately. He giveth Excellent Familiars. He governeth 29 Legions of Spirits. He speaketh with a Comely Voice, and declareth that he fell first from among the worthier sort, that were before Michael, and other Heavenly Angels.

His Office is to distribute Presentations and Senatorships, etc. He giveth excellent Familiars, and governeth 50 Legions of Spirits. But then he tarrieth not one hour in the Truth, unless he be constrained by Divine Power. And his Seal is this, which is to be worn as aforesaid, etc.

He appeareth in the Form of a Star in a Pentacle, at first; but after, at the command of the Exorcist, he putteth on the image of a Man. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits, being himself a Great Marquis. And this is his Seal, which is to be worn, etc. His Office is to go and come; and to bring abundance of things to pass on a sudden, and to carry or recarry anything whither thou wouldest have it to go, or whence thou wouldest have it from. He can pass over the whole Earth in the twinkling of an Eye.

He giveth a True relation of all sorts of Theft, and of Treasure hid, and of many other things. He is of an indifferent Good Nature, and is willing to do anything which the Exorcist desireth. And this his Seal is to be worn, etc. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one; for he knoweth the Thoughts of all Men and Women, and can change them at his Will.

He can cause Love, and show the Similitude of any person, and show the same by a Vision, let them be in what part of the World they Will. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits; and this is his Seal, which wear thou, etc. His Office is to bring back both a Thief, and the Goods which be stolen; and to discover all Wickedness, and Underhand Dealing; and to punish all Thieves and other Wicked People and also to discover Treasures that be Hid.

He ruleth over 36 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, the which wear thou as aforesaid, etc. And it is to be noted that Solomon did this because of their pride, for he never declared other reason why he thus bound them. And when he had thus bound them up and sealed the Vessel, he by Divine Power did chase them all into a deep Lake or Hole in Babylon. And they of Babylon, wondering to see such a thing, they did then go wholly into the Lake, to break the Vessel open, expecting to find great store of Treasure therein.

But when they had broken it open, out flew the Chief Spirits immediately, with their Legions following them; and they were all restored to their former places except BELIAL, who entered into a certain Image, and thence gave answers unto those who did offer Sacrifices unto him, and did worship the Image as their God, etc.

The best days be when the Moon Luna is 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, or 14 days old, as Solomon saith; and no other days be profitable. The Seals of the 72 Kings are to be made in Metals. Seal in Gold. Bael; 9. Paimon; Beleth; Purson; Asmoday; Vine; Balam; Zagan; Seal in Copper.

Agares; 6. Valefor; 8. Barbatos; Gusion; Eligos; Zepar; Bathim; Sallos; Aim; Bune; Berith; Astaroth; Focalor; Vepar; Vual; Crocell; Alloces; Murmur; Gremory; Vapula; Haures; Amdusias; Seal in Tin. Vassago; Sitri; Ipos; Gaap; Stolas; Orobas; Seal in Silver. Samigina; 7. Amon; Leraje; Naberius; Ronove; Forneus; Marchosias; Phenex; Sabnock; Shax; Orias; Andras; Andrealphus; Cimeies; Seal in Mercury. Marbas; Buer; Botis; Marax; Glasya-Labolas; Foras; Malphas; Haagenti; Caim; Ose; Amy; Seal in Copper and Silver alike equal.

Furfur; Halphas; Raum; Bifrons; Seal in Lead. Vine is both King and Earl; Glasya-Labolas is both President and Earl, etc. In a manuscript codex by Dr. Rudd, which is in the British Museum, Hebrew names of these 72 Spirits are given; but it appears to me that many are manifestly incorrect in orthography. The codex in question, though beautifully written, also contains many other errors, particularly in the Sigils. Such as they are, these names in the Hebrew of Dr.

Rudd are here shown. See Figures 81 to inclusive. This is the Form of the Magical Circle of King Solomon, the which he made that he might preserve himself therein from the malice of these Evil Spirits. See Frontispiece, Figure All names and letters are in black. In the Hexagrams the outer triangles where the letters A, D, O, N, A, I, appear are filled in with bright yellow, the centres, where the T-shaped crosses are, blue or green.

It is to be made at 2 feet distance from the Magical Circle and it is 3 feet across. See Frontispiece Figure Note that this triangle is to be placed toward that quarter whereunto the Spirit belongeth. And the base of the triangle is to be nearest unto the Circle, the apex pointing in the direction of the quarter of the Spirit. Observe thou also the Moon in thy working, as aforesaid, etc. Anaphaxeton is sometimes written Anepheneton. It is to be remembered that Hebrew is always written from right to left, instead of from left to right like ordinary European languages.

The small Maltese crosses are placed to mark the conclusion of each separate set of Hebrew names. F for "Sphere of the Fixed Stars," or S. The lower exterior triangle, where the Sigil is drawn in black, is left white. It is to preserve thee from danger, and also to command the Spirits by. Names and Sigils within Pentagram black also. It is to be held before the face of the exorcist to preserve him from the stinking sulphurous fumes and flaming breath of the Evil Spirits.

Letters, black. See Figures and Somewhat different forms are given in the various codices.