About this episode
This episode revisits Solomonic Magic and explores new research that may change our understanding of this form of magic.
The interest in the history of magic, witchcraft and the occult has seen a discernible rise in the last 25 years. In many cases, our picture of its story through the ages has been made much clearer. This is certainly true for Solomonic Magic, a form of magic in which the magician takes their rituals from Grimoires in order to evoke spirits and bind them to do their bidding. However, new research and perspectives have urged us that we might need to revise our understandings of this powerful and alluring variety of magic. It's time for a revisit.
People in this episode
Host: Douglas Batchelor
Topics covered
- Solomonic Magic
- history of magic
- witchcraft
- occult
- rituals
- spirits
Keywords
- Solomonic Magic
- Grimoires
- magic history
- witchcraft
- occult
- rituals
- spirits
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Grimoires, Solomonic Magic
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