The Book Of Grimoires

Author : Claude Lecouteux
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781620551882

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The Book of Grimoires by Claude Lecouteux Pdf

An extensive study of ancient books of magic and the magical practices preserved in the few surviving grimoires • Includes spells, talisman formulations, and secret magical alphabets reproduced from the author’s private collection of grimoires, with instructions for their use • Explains the basic principles of medieval magic, including the doctrine of names and the laws of sympathy and contagion • Offers an overview of magic in the Western Mystery tradition Grimoires began simply as quick-reference “grammar books” for sorcerers, magicians, and priests before evolving into comprehensive guides to magic, complete with spell-casting rituals, magical alphabets, and instructions to create amulets and talismans. With the advent of the printing press, some grimoires were mass produced, but many of the abbreviations were misinterpreted and magical words misspelled, rendering them ineffective. The most powerful grimoires remained not only secret but also heavily encoded, making them accessible only to the highest initiates of the magical traditions. Drawing on his own private collection of grimoires and magical manuscripts as well as his privileged access to the rare book archives of major European universities, Claude Lecouteux offers an extensive study of ancient books of magic and the ways the knowledge within them was kept secret for centuries through symbols, codes, secret alphabets, and Kabbalistic words. Touching on both white and black magical practices, he explains the basic principles of medieval magic, including the doctrine of names and signatures, mastery of the power of images, and the laws of sympathy and contagion. He gives an overview of magic in the Western Mystery tradition, emphasizing both lesser-known magicians such as Trithemus and Peter of Apono and famous ones like Albertus Magnus and Hermes Trismegistus. Creating a universal grimoire, Lecouteux provides exact reproductions of secret magical alphabets, symbols, and glyphs with instructions for their use as well as an illustrated collection of annotated spells, rituals, and talismans for numerous applications including amorous magic, healing magic, and protection rites. The author also examines the folk magic that resulted when the high magic of the medieval grimoires melded with the preexisting pagan magic of ancient Europe.

Author : Owen Davies
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-23
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780191509247

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Grimoires by Owen Davies Pdf

What is a grimoire? The word has a familiar ring to many people, particularly as a consequence of such popular television dramas as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed. But few people are sure exactly what it means. Put simply, grimoires are books of spells that were first recorded in the Ancient Middle East and which have developed and spread across much of the Western Hemisphere and beyond over the ensuing millennia. At their most benign, they contain charms and remedies for natural and supernatural ailments and advice on contacting spirits to help find treasures and protect from evil. But at their most sinister they provide instructions on how to manipulate people for corrupt purposes and, worst of all, to call up and make a pact with the Devil. Both types have proven remarkably resilient and adaptable and retain much of their relevance and fascination to this day. But the grimoire represents much more than just magic. To understand the history of grimoires is to understand the spread of Christianity, the development of early science, the cultural influence of the print revolution, the growth of literacy, the impact of colonialism, and the expansion of western cultures across the oceans. As this book richly demonstrates, the history of grimoires illuminates many of the most important developments in European history over the last two thousand years.

Author : Ann Moura
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738717838

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Grimoire for the Green Witch by Ann Moura Pdf

The author of the popular Green Witchcraft series presents her personal Book of Shadows, designed for you to use just as she uses it-as a working guide to ritual, spells, and divination. This ready-made, authentic grimoire is based on family tradition and actual magical experience, and is easily adaptable to any tradition of Witchcraft. Grimoire for the Green Witch offers a treasury of magical information—rituals for Esbats and Sabbats, correspondences, circle-casting techniques, sigils, symbols, recitations, spells, teas, oils, baths, and divinations. Every aspect of Craft practice is addressed, from the purely magical to the personally spiritual. It is a distillation of Green practice, with room for growth and new inspiration. 2004 COVR Award First Runner Up

Author : Arundell Overman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1653471042

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Spells of the Grimoires by Arundell Overman Pdf

This book is a collection of 50 of the most interesting and practical spells from grimoires such as the Key of Solomon, the Grimorium Verum, the Grand Grimoire, the Sacred magic of Abramelin the mage, the Galdrabok, and many others. The origin of each spell is listed, and notes are given in how it might be performed in modern times. It is sure to be of great interest and value to all witches, magicians, and students of the occult.

Author : Robert Blanchard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1993-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1883147581

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Ancient Grimoire of Dark Magick by Robert Blanchard Pdf

Author : Arin Murphy-Hiscock
Publisher : Adams Media
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781507214244

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Grimoire by Arin Murphy-Hiscock Pdf

Craft a home for your witchcraft knowledge, secrets, new spells, and divinations with this beautifully designed, customizable grimoire to elevate and advance your witchcraft practice. A grimoire is a book of magic, where a witch chronicles all of her spells, rituals, recipes, herbs, incantations, and magic tools. It is where she can record her craft and all keep all the knowledge she has accumulated in one place—making it an essential part of her practice and a sacred text for other witches. In Grimoire, you’ll find all the reference information you need for your witchcraft practice, from lists of lunar phases to popular herbs and crystals. But customization is the key to creating a deeply personal grimoire. With blank pages for you to record your own observations, spells, and rituals, you can personalize this grimoire to suit your own needs. Make this grimoire your own and chronicle all the magical wisdom and observations you have made—and pass it on for the generations to come.

Author : Lidia Pradas
Publisher : Fair Winds Press
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Herbals
ISBN : 9781592339709

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The Complete Grimoire by Lidia Pradas Pdf

The Complete Grimoire is a practical and authentic guide for the beginning witchcraft practitioner by the creator of the hugely popular Instagram handle Wiccan Tips.

Author : Claude Lecouteux
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781620553756

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Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells by Claude Lecouteux Pdf

A comprehensive handbook of more than 1,000 magical words, phrases, symbols, and secret alphabets • Explains the origins, derivatives, and practical usage of each word, phrase, and spell as well as how they can be combined for custom spells • Based on the magical traditions of Europe, Greece, and Egypt and recently discovered one-of-a-kind grimoires from Scandinavia, France, and Germany • Includes an in-depth exploration of secret magical alphabets, including those based on Hebrew letters, Kabbalistic symbols, astrological signs, and runes From Abracadabra to the now famous spells of the Harry Potter series, magic words are no longer confined to the practices of pagans, alchemists, witches, and occultists. They have become part of the popular imagination of the Western world. Passed down from ancient Babylon, Egypt, and Greece, these words and the rituals surrounding them have survived through the millennia because they work. And as scholar Claude Lecouteux reveals, often the more impenetrable they seem, the more effective they are. Analyzing more than 7,000 spells from the magical traditions of Europe as well as the magical papyri of the Greeks and recently discovered one-of-a-kind grimoires from Scandinavia, France, and Germany, Lecouteux has compiled a comprehensive dictionary of ancient magic words, phrases, and spells along with an in-depth exploration--the first in English--of secret magical alphabets, including those based on Hebrew letters, Kabbalistic symbols, astrological signs, and runes. Drawing upon thousands of medieval accounts and famous manuscripts such as the Heptameron of Peter Abano, the author examines the origins of each word or spell, offering detailed instructions on their successful use, whether for protection, love, wealth, or healing. He charts their evolution and derivations through the centuries, showing, for example, how spells that were once intended to put out fires evolved to protect people from witchcraft. He reveals the inherent versatility of magic words and how each sorcerer or witch had a set of stock phrases they would combine to build a custom spell for the magical need at hand. Presenting a wealth of material on magical words, signs, and charms, both common and obscure, Lecouteux also explores the magical words and spells of ancient Scandinavia, the Hispano-Arabic magic of Spain before the Reconquista, the traditions passed down from ancient Egypt, and those that have stayed in use until the present day.

Author : Judy Ann Nock
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781440518522

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A Witch's Grimoire by Judy Ann Nock Pdf

Creating and keeping of a book of shadows is an instrumental step in the study of magick and witchcraft. A Witch's Grimoire helps serious practitioners explore their love of the Craft, deepen their study of magick and walk their personal pathway to the Divine. It is part workbook, part guidebook—an essential reference as well as a personal recording of original spells. The book includes: A brief history of the grimoire Options for the creation of a grimoire Special book blessings Traditional and personal invocations Commonly used gemstones and magickal herbs/herb blends Spells, recipes and rituals for every holiday Writing space for readers to keep their own records A Witch's Grimoire encourages readers to create unique personalized journals that will last for generations to come.

Author : E. A. Koetting
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1730986196

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The Book of Azazel by E. A. Koetting Pdf

Priceless grimoire of a fearless 90-day blood pact with the Demonic Gatekeeper, Azazel. I reveal the FIRST ever grimoire of the Demonic Hierarchy under infernal authority of Azazel himself. * Unlock the magick of bestselling author E.A. Koetting's entire collection of cult classic books of black magick, now available for the FIRST time ever in both paperback and Kindle. * Can YOU pathwork every grimoire in The Complete Works of E.A. Koetting? * Browse a Table of Contents below: TABLE OF CONTENTS - Foreword p.9 Ch. 1 - The Meeting p.21 Ch. 2 - The Infernal Hosts p.47 Ch. 3 - The Pact p.61 Ch. 4 - Gateway to Damnation p.79 Ch. 5 - The Keys of Constraint p.95 Ch. 6 - The Grimoire of Legions p.109 Ch. 7 - Preparing the Vessel p.155 Ch. 8 - The Demonic King p.185 Ch. 9 - The Devil's Stone p.193 - Endnotes p.199 - Complete Works of E.A. Koetting p.201

Author : Gerald Gardner
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1501022768

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Book of Shadows by Gerald Gardner Pdf

A Book of Shadows is a book containing religious texts and instructions for magical rituals found within the Neo-pagan religion of Wicca. The first Book of Shadows was created by Gerald B. Gardner, (an author as well as an amateur archaeologist and anthropologist), in the late 1940's or early 1950's, which he used in his Bricket Wood coven and then in later covens which he founded. The concept was adopted by other traditions. The current Book of Shadows is a compilation of manuscripts found in his museum after his death.

Author : Claude Lecouteux
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781594775086

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A Lapidary of Sacred Stones by Claude Lecouteux Pdf

A comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore that draws on the rarest source texts of Antiquity and the Middle Ages • Reveals the healing and magical virtues of familiar gemstones, such as amethyst, emerald, and diamond, as well as the lore surrounding exotic stones such as astrios, a stone celebrated by ancient magicians • Examines bezoars (stones formed in animals’ bodies) and “magnets” that attract materials other than metal • Based on ancient Arabic, Greek, Jewish, and European sources, ranging from the observations of Pliny the Elder to extremely rare texts such as the Picatrix and Damigeron’s Virtue of Stones Our ancestors believed stones were home to sacred beings of power, entities that if properly understood and cultivated could provide people protection from ill fortune, envy, and witchcraft; grant invisibility and other magical powers; improve memory; and heal the sick from a wide variety of diseases. These benefits could be obtained by wearing the stone on a ring, bracelet, or pendant; through massage treatments with the stone; or by reducing the gem into a powder and drinking it mixed with water or wine. Drawing from a wealth of ancient Arabic, Greek, Jewish, and European sources--from the observations of Pliny the Elder to extremely rare texts such as the Picatrix and Damigeron’s Virtue of Stones--Claude Lecouteux provides a synthesis of all known lore for more than 800 stones. He includes such common examples as the emerald, which when engraved with the figure of a harpy holding a lamprey in its claws will banish panic and nightmares, and beryl, which when appropriately carved can summon water spirits or win its owner high renown, as well as more exotic stones such as astrios, a stone celebrated by ancient magicians and whose center glows like a star. Lecouteux also examines bezoars--stones formed in animals’ bodies--as well as “magnets” that attract materials other than iron, such as gold, flesh, cotton, or scorpions. This comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore, drawn from the rarest sources of Antiquity and the Middle Ages, represents a one-of-a-kind resource for gem enthusiasts and magical practitioners alike.

Author : Peter Haining
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Magic
ISBN : UVA:X004914567

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The Warlock's Book by Peter Haining Pdf

Author : Antonio Del Rabina
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 152155756X

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The Grand Grimoire by Antonio Del Rabina Pdf

The diabolical classic is presented here with bonus illustrations from occult antiquity. Also included are "Al-Jilwah" and "The Black Book"

Author : Arin Murphy-Hiscock
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-28
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781507213551

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The Green Witch's Grimoire by Arin Murphy-Hiscock Pdf

The author of The Green Witch, Arin Murphy-Hiscock, shows you how you can create your own green witch grimoire to record your favorite spells, recipes, rituals, and more. A grimoire is essential for any witch wanting to capture and record spells, rituals, and secret ingredients. And for a green witch, a perfect place to reflect upon the power of nature, and document the stones, plants, flowers, oils, and herbs used in her practice. The Green Witch’s Grimoire finally is a place for all your prized knowledge. From favorite spells to recipes, to blessing your grimoire and writing in secret script, you’ll make this book of shadows your own. Experienced witch Arin Murphy-Hiscock guides you on your path to creating your own personal book of your most cherished magic. Continue to hone your craft and grow into the green witch you’ve always dreamed of as you personalize your own Green Witch’s Grimoire.