The work is a compilation of five distinct books, each focusing on different types of spirits and magical operations:
: Describes the creation of a wax altar (the Almadel) used to contact angelic entities. The Lesser Key of Solomon
: The most famous section, which catalogs 72 demons (including kings, dukes, and princes) that Solomon supposedly bound in a brass vessel. It provides their descriptions, powers, and the specific sigils (seals) required to command them. The work is a compilation of five distinct
The Lesser Key of Solomon , also known as the , is an anonymous 17th-century grimoire and one of the most influential texts in Western occultism. It presents a detailed system for summoning and controlling spirits, famously attributed to the biblical King Solomon. Structure of the Text The Lesser Key of Solomon , also known
: Details a hierarchy of aerial spirits, both good and evil.
The work is a compilation of five distinct books, each focusing on different types of spirits and magical operations:
: Describes the creation of a wax altar (the Almadel) used to contact angelic entities.
: The most famous section, which catalogs 72 demons (including kings, dukes, and princes) that Solomon supposedly bound in a brass vessel. It provides their descriptions, powers, and the specific sigils (seals) required to command them.
The Lesser Key of Solomon , also known as the , is an anonymous 17th-century grimoire and one of the most influential texts in Western occultism. It presents a detailed system for summoning and controlling spirits, famously attributed to the biblical King Solomon. Structure of the Text
: Details a hierarchy of aerial spirits, both good and evil.