Key of Solomon

The Key of Solomon (in Latin: Clavis Salomonis, Hebrew: Mafteah Shelomoh ) is a grimoire incorrectly attributed to King Solomon. It probably dates back to the 14th or 15th century Italian Renaissance. It presents a typical example of Renaissance magic.

It is possible that the Key of Solomon inspired later works, particularly the 17th-century grimoire also known as Clavicula Salomonis Regis, The Lesser Key of Solomon or Lemegeton, although there are many differences between the books.

Read more about Key Of Solomon:  Manuscripts and Textual History

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