Grimoires

Author: Owen Davies
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191509248
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 553

Book Description
What is a grimoire? The word has a familiar ring to many people, particularly as a consequence of such popular television dramas as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed. But few people are sure exactly what it means. Put simply, grimoires are books of spells that were first recorded in the Ancient Middle East and which have developed and spread across much of the Western Hemisphere and beyond over the ensuing millennia. At their most benign, they contain charms and remedies for natural and supernatural ailments and advice on contacting spirits to help find treasures and protect from evil. But at their most sinister they provide instructions on how to manipulate people for corrupt purposes and, worst of all, to call up and make a pact with the Devil. Both types have proven remarkably resilient and adaptable and retain much of their relevance and fascination to this day. But the grimoire represents much more than just magic. To understand the history of grimoires is to understand the spread of Christianity, the development of early science, the cultural influence of the print revolution, the growth of literacy, the impact of colonialism, and the expansion of western cultures across the oceans. As this book richly demonstrates, the history of grimoires illuminates many of the most important developments in European history over the last two thousand years.

The Book of Grimoires

Author: Claude Lecouteux
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1620551888
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 195

Book Description
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 priests before evolving into comprehensive guides to magic, complete with spell-casting rituals, magical alphabets, and instructions to create amulets and talismans. With the advent of the printing press, some grimoires were mass produced, but many of the abbreviations were misinterpreted and magical words misspelled, rendering them ineffective. The most powerful grimoires remained not only secret but also heavily encoded, making them accessible only to the highest initiates of the magical traditions. Drawing on his own private collection of grimoires and magical manuscripts as well as his privileged access to the rare book archives of major European universities, Claude Lecouteux offers an extensive study of ancient books of magic and the ways the knowledge within them was kept secret for centuries through symbols, codes, secret alphabets, and Kabbalistic words. Touching on both white and black magical practices, he explains the basic principles of medieval magic, including the doctrine of names and signatures, mastery of the power of images, and the laws of sympathy and contagion. He gives an overview of magic in the Western Mystery tradition, emphasizing both lesser-known magicians such as Trithemus and Peter of Apono and famous ones like Albertus Magnus and Hermes Trismegistus. Creating a universal grimoire, Lecouteux provides exact reproductions of secret magical alphabets, symbols, and glyphs with instructions for their use as well as an illustrated collection of annotated spells, rituals, and talismans for numerous applications including amorous magic, healing magic, and protection rites. The author also examines the folk magic that resulted when the high magic of the medieval grimoires melded with the preexisting pagan magic of ancient Europe.

Highfell Grimoires

Author: Langley Hyde
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935560289
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Born to privilege and gifted in languages and spells, Neil Franklin has planned his brilliant future well. From academic accolades to finding a proper marriage he is intent upon upholding his family name and honor. The sudden death of his parents shatters all of that, leaving Neil and his younger sister beggared and orphaned. When Neil's estranged uncle offers him a bargain that will save him and his sister from debtor's prison or exile, Neil eagerly agrees. Handing over the family grimoire as collateral for his debt, Neil devotes himself to working as a teacher for wayward youth at a boarding school high in the clouds. But Highfell Hall is not the charity Neil imagines it to be and the young men there aren't training for the dull lives of city clerks. Amidst the roaring engines and within the icy stone halls, machinations and curious devices are at work. And one man, the rough and enigmatic Leofa, holds the key to both the desire that Neil has fled from all his life and a magic as dangerous as treason.

The Guitar Grimoire

Author: Adam Kadmon
Publisher: Carl Fischer, L.L.C.
ISBN: 9780825821714
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
An encyclopedia with over 6,000 diagrams, charts and graphs. Complete explanation of all 5,6,7,and 8 tone scales and modes.

Grimoires

Author: Owen Davies
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199590044
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 381

Book Description
Grimoires are books of spells that were first recorded in the Ancient Middle East and which have developed and spread over the ensuing millennia.

Lucifer, The Real God (The Masters & Magic Grimoires Book 1)

Author: Mihaly Harborym
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1678106631
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
This short treatise gives the truth about Lucifer, away from the Christian propaganda and corrupt mythology. It details who Lucifer is, his influence on the world and how to approach him to receive his blessings, plus general talk on magick. Mihaly Harborym was born in Hungary and wrote this book via automatic writing. A second volume, "You And The Masters", collects additional writings that were relayed but is the second volume which collects further ideas related to the gods and magick.

Grimoire for the Green Witch

Author: Ann Moura
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738717835
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 364

Book Description
The author of the popular Green Witchcraft series presents her personal Book of Shadows, designed for you to use just as she uses it-as a working guide to ritual, spells, and divination. This ready-made, authentic grimoire is based on family tradition and actual magical experience, and is easily adaptable to any tradition of Witchcraft. Grimoire for the Green Witch offers a treasury of magical information—rituals for Esbats and Sabbats, correspondences, circle-casting techniques, sigils, symbols, recitations, spells, teas, oils, baths, and divinations. Every aspect of Craft practice is addressed, from the purely magical to the personally spiritual. It is a distillation of Green practice, with room for growth and new inspiration. 2004 COVR Award First Runner Up

A Witch's Grimoire

Author: Judy Ann Nock
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440518521
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
Creating and keeping of a book of shadows is an instrumental step in the study of magick and witchcraft. A Witch's Grimoire helps serious practitioners explore their love of the Craft, deepen their study of magick and walk their personal pathway to the Divine. It is part workbook, part guidebook—an essential reference as well as a personal recording of original spells. The book includes: A brief history of the grimoire Options for the creation of a grimoire Special book blessings Traditional and personal invocations Commonly used gemstones and magickal herbs/herb blends Spells, recipes and rituals for every holiday Writing space for readers to keep their own records A Witch's Grimoire encourages readers to create unique personalized journals that will last for generations to come.

The Warlock's Book

Author: Peter Haining
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description

The Astrological Grimoire

Author: Beatrix Gravesguard
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452173540
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
From the co-hosts of Astral Projection Radio Hour on BFF.fm, a guide to understanding your natal chart, with practices to help you tap into your intuition. This unique astrological perspective invites readers to discover themselves in every sign of the zodiac. Divided into twelve chapters, one for each sign, the book offers horoscopes based on moon phase and “mood phase”—emotions and life events—so readers can always find a horoscope that speaks to their current life moment. The Astrological Grimoire guides readers in understanding their birth chart so they can learn how all the signs impact their lives and find the right horoscope for any situation. This holistic and individualized book is ultimately an uplifting way to find meaning in the movements of the universe!