Earliest Manual of the Magic of Solomon - Origin of the Lesser Key of Solomon & Medieval Necromancy
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- King Solomon is legendary for his wisdom and knowledge, which, according to legend extended to the Occult. Though the "Key of Solomon" magical literature is famous in western ritual magic, what do we know about the origins of this school of sorcery - What are the origins of Solomonic Magic? In this episode I turn to the earliest text of Solomonic Magic, the Greek Hygromancy or "Talismanic Treatise of Solomon to his Son Rehoboam." In this complex Greek text, Solomon describes the evocation of Planetary Spirits, Angels and Demons, Elective Astrology, and the Occult virtues of "Words, Herbs & Stones." In addition, this text attracted a vast array of ritual and magical microforms which go on to form the structural core of western magic - from the knife of art, various forms of divination, the magical circle and, most famously, the powerful Ring and Seal of Solomon. This magical treatise is truly foundational for the history of Western Magic and Occultism.
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If this was written in Greek, then can we really assume this was from Solomon? Who was only around long before the Greeks
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Thank you so much for giving so valuable information about Key Of Solomon. I learned a lot of things.
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I recently read the Testament of Solomon, written, most likely, sometime during the 2nd century A.D.
It reveals much about where the later medieval ideas for Solomonic magic came from.
where
Good to see this revealed.there are nobody that I know of that talked on this subject.thank you
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I just happened to read The three Magical Books of Solomon because i saw it in the local university library last week. this is exactly what i need to help make sense of this stuff. this episode answers many questions that were burning on my mind and i really appreciate your perspective on how the text is "living" and to be used as a working manual. its really beyond me why these ancient magicians put so much effort into figuring out which talisman to use at which hour on which day for whatever spell but, regardless, they've given me a lot really fun reads! thank you, Dr. Sledge.
they spent so much effort because it was necessary.
same reason why it’s important to know the details of the heavenly bodies on the date of your birth
@@steviechampagne In my humble opinion, messing with things that Hold great power by those with little understanding is a recipe for disaster, Solomon was bestowed this gift by God himself, Solomon was one of thee most brilliant men in history, too many fall into this trap of attempting to practice his magik, which God had approved of, only to fail terribly and become possessed, not even by there knowing later down the line, falling out of favor of the Lord, and more into witchcraft, Every single Mage, or practitioner of High level magic, eventually succumb to the spirits they attempt to work with or die a horrific death, and most of the time don’t even realize it a. either at all, or b.until it’s too late, is it worth eternal damnation and a loss of your one and only soul to participate in things we are told not too? i am genuinely curious to why people think they posses more occultic knowledge than solomon, even aleister crowley , succumbed to this. Why is this worth doing in any capacity?
@@johnnylego807 so in your words how does one obtain a balance between the occult and the divine, or should one just single mindedly pursue the divine?
@@atkgrl 1 Kings 4:29-34 the bible
29 God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. 30 Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.... Etc
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I almost laughed out loud when you mentioned the whole Saving Throw to stave of poverty thing! But it was the “moisture” content implied that made me understand the Cloud Presence I saw across the Northern Horizon on Easter Eve Evening right around Sunset. My impression was that it was Solomon, but now I’m sure it was he. He looked nearly like the image in this text.. oddly.. but his robes and beard were luminous, as if made from the palest rainbow’s Light.. which optically speaking was already well beyond the “traditional” optics, but his face was quite kind, and his arms were outstretched.
I think you used the term “aeromancy” in a previous lecture about the sins punishable as witchcraft by the medieval Catholic Church. I used to say somewhat jokingly that if I’d been born 600 years ago, I’d have been burned at the stake… but the older I get, the more convinced I am that it’s true! But seriously. You’re standing there watching the clouds at sunset and the entire sky is enveloped with Scenes that could only be painted by God or those who have both the vision to see and the skills to reproduce such things… and I have only the eyes. How can I Not Look? It seems to me, it would be Rude towards my Heavenly Sponsors who have taken the opportunity and time to Paint these Divine Vistas… how can that be sin?
Idk. I’m just the one who’s watching.. and I’m praying.. but I’m also trying to understand. It’s tough being a creature seeing well beyond my current pay grade… but it’s a heckuva View!
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Solomon has always astounded me! Thankyou
Solomon might be one of the most legendary people of the ancient world and its fascinating. Wisest man ever, richest man, summoned demons and of course, a mechanical throne.
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Knowing me if I cast a protective circle the entities will sneak into it behind me and then I'm stuck with them.
Sounds about like my luck too :)
Then I'd get a sarcastic demon that would mock my incompetence 😂
Then channel Rorschach from the Watchman movie: "I'm not trapped in here with you! You're all trapped in here with Me!!" And then proceed with whatever means you have learned and acquired. Good luck.
I laughed a lot!!!😂
I don’t think it binds them lol I think they like it cuz it makes their symbols look more professional, I’m lazy and let azazel free roam
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The great thing about Magico-folk Traditions, even in a modern ceremonial context, is that it's so diverse and almost all aspects can be interchanged or augmented.
So, what is the true Magic? The Operator. As we see in many cultures spanning thousands of years there are so many Magical formularies and operations that as long as there is a sense made from of by the operator things can come of the work, most of the time. There are some things that are absolutely meaningless and bunk, but just as poetry if there is a meaning in the formula, there can be meaning derived therefrom to bring about desired change. Such as the subtle red string tied around the finger, or carrying hidden seals of protection.
Magic is real and works. Even if only on a subtle level.
Another fascinating video. I came for the history of alchemy but stayed for the arcane history!
As a fan of Solomonic Demonology and medieval grimoires, I absolutely loved this video. Thank you so much.
Are there any medieval grimoires you might recommend?
@@mr.midnight1349 All of the most interesting ones have all been shared on this channel. I think hes got a playlist. :)
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Brilliant piece of research,
amazing reference to the
Ring of Solomon from
the historian
Josephus!
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Me too, I was abt to post same comment. Saving throw vs. poverty….😂
I'd love to see a video about islamic/arabic magic, and its relationship with solomonic magic
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This is great information that connects to Europeans understanding in the middle ages about stones and their powers and the people that originate from the same areas that the stones come from. If you think of a fortune teller looking into a crystal ball, you are probably picturing someone who looks moorish/arab/Gypsy with Afro/arab garb dabbling into what we would consider chemistry today. Europeans associated that with the actual people of these areas. This is where Europeans got the idea that "Black" women could give the evil eye and cast spells. OR that "Black" people are associated with witchcraft and have to be converted. Very interesting.. Love the channel and you have a new follower! From one scholar/teacher to the next, thank you..
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great content as always! Though as a geology enthusiast, I would be lying if I said that I wasn't a bit disappointed to find the text about stones didn't contain any information on stones.
Pseudo albertus Magnus - I'll cover the stone stuff at some point
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