The Book of Grimoires - by Claude Lecouteux (Paperback)

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About the Book "An extensive study of ancient books of magic and the magical practices preserved in the few remaining grimoires"-- Book Synopsis 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 prie…