The Grimoire of Honorius: A Practical Manual of Magical Summoning and Spirit Binding

Attributed to Pope Honorius III (Pseudo-attribution)16700
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17th-century practical grimoire focusing on summoning, binding, and controlling spirits and demons. Provides detailed instructions for creating circles, preparing ritual space, invoking spirits with correct names and procedures, and binding them to service. Emphasizes practical control and command rather than negotiation or compromise with spiritual forces. Presents demonology framework with hierarchies of spirits and methods for their subjugation.

Also known asHonorius Grimoire · Pseudo-Honorius Grimoire · Le Grimoire du Pape Honorius
This edition1670
Edition17th-century grimoire falsely attributed to Pope Honorius III. Practical grimoire of spirit summoning, binding, and magical control emphasizing techniques for commanding demons and spirits.
Solomonic Magicspirit summoningDemonologyCeremonial Magicmagical procedurePractical MagicRitual magicGrimoire traditionSpirit summoning proceduresCovenant and pact-makingcircle casting and protectionritual invocationResults and practical achievementsDemon bindingPreparation of materials and talismansDemonic hierarchies and classification

Contents12 chapters

  1. 01The Grimoire of Honorius
  2. 02Universal Conjuration
  3. 03Conjuration of the Demons
  4. 04The Magic Circle of Honorius
  5. 05Conjuration of the Kings
  6. 06Monday - Lucifer
  7. 07Tuesday - Frimost
  8. 08Wednesday - Astaroth
  9. 09Thursday - Silcharde
  10. 10Friday - Bechard
  11. 11Saturday - Guland
  12. 12Sunday - Surgat

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