The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King: Lemegeton - Clavicula Salomonis Regis, Book 1
L**H
A very interesting piece of literature
This book I have found to be extremely hard to find physically. As one of Aleistor Crowley's most well known works, it is a little strange one can't find any copies. (and even then, I can't ever find a single book written by the guy! Granted it's not like he's necessarily critically acclaimed...) Now of course, the subject matter of the book itself and plenty of the simple sketches drawn by Crowley are not necessarily the best influence for the faint of heart, religious, or impressionable teen, that is if the book if taken seriously or worse religiously. (note the aforementioned sketches are not the ones on the cover which as far as I know are from Jacques Collin De Plancy's book The Infernal Dictionary which might I add are in this version of the Goetia for their respective demons which is a very welcome addition!) In any case, this book serves a good encyclopedia to different demons often mentioned in esoteric works and even in fiction. I personally got the book not only to add to my collection but to study the ideas and thoughts behind it. While many of the things in the book can be seen as repulsive, I find that it is fascinating, especially with historical context behind the esoteric, Thelema, and Aleistor Crowley's life itself. He was certainly a deranged man for most of his life, much of which wasn't necessarily his fault in my opinion, and he certainly wasn't the most wicked man in the world. Or even of that century.(1900s) That goes to Hitler, Stalin, Mao, or someone! In any case it is a fascinating read, with much history behind it. I recommend it to anyone who wishes to study it or incorporate ideas and demons into works of fiction as I do.
K**A
Great book
Demons and devils... Oh My.Same ole, same ole info.Well put together.
C**R
Excellent
Perfect condition. Thank you
V**T
This is an amazing book, and a very good value for the ...
This is an amazing book, and a very good value for the price imo. Tons of illustrations tons of various translations & commentary. All in all a great intro to Goetic demonology.
S**S
Great source of information, But.
This is a very interesting book if you want to get in to the Goetia but...but it feels like there's some things in the book you shouldn't do in fact instead of getting this one go look for the S. Connolly's version 1st then get this one if you want but, in my opinion she breaks things down wayeasier and explains thing really well so the reader can understand.
A**Y
Full of knowlege
Full of knowlege on the spirits and how to envoke them, cast them out, and other things.
E**E
Beautiful and helpful
I feel lucky to have this
S**S
The Goetia, fully illustrated.
If you are looking at this, you(should)already know what it is. I cannot make comment on this tome. Love is the Law, Love under Will.93
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