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Provides a clear and detailed account of the preparations and precautions necessary for the successful evocation of its 72 spirits, which are described in detail. Includes Crowley's "An Initiated Interpretation of Ceremonial Magic," his version of "The Bornless Ritual," Enochian translations of some of the Goetic invocations, an introduction, and notes. Illustrated. Smythe-sewn and printed on acid-free paper.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In Editor's foreword you hear some exciting stories about the Golden Dawn, S.L. Mathers, A. Crowley and other fraternities.
Through the entire book Mathers draws parallels to other books of this sort. It contains an initial interpretation of ceremonial magic. The main chapter is entitled "Shemhamphorash" and it contains desriptions of all 72 demons. Finally it has a chapter called "The magical requisites" which contains the hexagram of Solomon, the pentagram of Solomon, the magic ring/disc of Solomon, and the secret seal of Solomon. It also has Enochian conjurations and astrological tables of spirits in the Goetia.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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There are several versions of the Goetia, however this and perhaps Joseph H. Peterson's version are the main or at least the two top-selling versions. The previous reviewer clearly favours the Joseph H. Peterson version but I would exercise caution !
I own both versions (and two books by Joseph H. Peterson) - to me he does not appear to understand the material, merely diligently copy the oldest version he could find word for word with the odd footnote here and there. (His book of John Dee's writing is even worse, its in olde English with Latin appendices at the end - really helpful !). His pictures of the demonic signs look like something my 3 year old would draw !
I own both versions (and two books by Joseph H. Peterson) - to me he does not appear to understand the material, merely diligently copy the oldest version he could find word for word with the odd footnote here and there. (His book of John Dee's writing is even worse, its in olde English with Latin appendices at the end - really helpful !). His pictures of the demonic signs look like something my 3 year old would draw !
Aleister Crowley & founder member of the Golden Dawn S. L McGregor Mathers were without a doubt the most famous and accomplished magicians of their day and they collaborated on this version of the Goetia, making the text more understandable, clearer, editing out a lot of the nonsense and 'red herrings' and redrawing the signs so they are clear and easy to copy and use. Whats more, this version has some very impressive (but not definitive) pictures of the demons themselves, including Crowley’s rather infantile sketches of them.
Judge for yourselves which version of the Goetia you would prefer !
Both (and more) copies of both books are available on various websites and I would urge anyone struggling to decide on which version to get to look there first. Joseph H. Peterson's version is there in its entirety and you'll see what I mean !!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you're a serious practitioner, then you gotta get this book in your library. Plenty of details on the summoning of the solomonic demons, sigils, etc.
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Complex because of its age but very worthwhile text. I recommend the 2nd spirit, Agares, who is quick acting and works with little fuss. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. Lgt Marsons
Informative
Will Open your mind to the celestial, very interesting book to have in your occult collection.
Published 20 months ago by Mr. R. J. Anglezarke
My opinions on my order of The Goetia
It was delivered very quickly and only took 2 days to come.Its a really good book for those who practice or are interested in Demonology. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2009 by Mr. L. J. SUTHERLAND
A poor and flawed edition of a valuable text
The Lesser Key, and the goetica in particular is a very valuable magical text for the occult student or initiate alike. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2005 by The Boy Anachronism
72 spirits under your command
This book is really a must have for any serious sorcerer and gives
them the power over all 72 spirits. Read more
them the power over all 72 spirits. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2004 by The Hangman
Deep, strong magick, only worthy for the use of the good.
i am an eclectic wiccan by faith, i'd heard about this book but beleived it to be nonsense, if demons really did exist why hadn't we heard more about them? Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2002
A Must Have for Those Lonely Nights of Re-Runs
Why bother with re-runs, 108 cable channels with nothing good on them and psychic hotlines that wipe out your wallet?
Go straight to the source - adopt-a-devil. Read more
Published on 21 July 1999
Advanced work of High Magick
I'm a student of an Esoterical Order, I study the magical arts for several years. This book is NOT a Black Magick book as many may think. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 1999
A good book for anyone interested in solomonic magic
Overall the book was ok,the illustrations of the demons were especially good,but it did not give info about the robes,sword etc.etc. Read more
Published on 10 April 1998
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