The Key of Solomon

Clavicula Salomonis

The Key of Solomon is the foundational grimoire of the Western magical tradition — a manual for ceremonial magic that claims to transmit the magical system of King Solomon himself. It describes the construction of pentacles, the preparation of the magician, the correct hours and days for operations, the precise words of conjuration, and the creation of the magical circle that protects the practiti

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Edition038

FormatDigital PDF

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TraditionHermetic Arts

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01 / Historical context

Medieval compilation. Burned and banned repeatedly by the Inquisition. Seized from magicians, witches, and scholars across five centuries of persecution.

02 / Why it matters

Banned by the Inquisition. Burned across Europe. Here it is.

From / associated with the text

““The Holy One hath given this to thee so that thou mayest accomplish all thy desires, provided that thou dost not exceed the limits of His will.””

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The Key of Solomon

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