Lecouteux Claude - King Solomon The Magus Master Of The Djinns And Occult Traditions Of East And West - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: Explores the schools of Solomonic magic around the world and works such as The Greater and Lesser Keys of Solomon the King and The Hygromancy of Solomon Examines Solomon's magical possessions including his famous ring that gave him command over animals weather demons genies and djinns as well as his amulets remedies exorcisms and charms Looks at the extensive presence of Solomon in folklore around the world including in Armenia Malaysia Russia Bulgaria Morocco India and Egypt Looking at the Solomonic magical tradition and Solomon's profound influence on esoteric traditions around the world Claude Lecouteux reveals King Solomon not only as one of the great kings of prehistory but also as the ancient world's foremost magician and magus. Examining the primary sources on Solomon such as the Bible the Koran and the writings of Flavius Josephus the author explores Solomon's judgments his explorations his literary and scientific works (including an herbal) and his constructions beyond the eponymous temple such as the copper city in Andalus built by the djinns and the baths of Sulayman. He also looks at Solomon's magical possessions such as his famous ring and the Philosopher's Stone. The author examines the supernatural powers granted to Solomon by his ring which he received from the angel Gabriel including command over animals weather and demons and explores in detail Solomon's power over genies and djinns. Following the esoteric threads hidden within the primary sources on Solomon Lecouteux reveals the work of Solomon the Magician exploring his amulets remedies exorcisms charms and his influence on Arab and Western magic. Providing illustrations of sigils talismans and other magic symbols related to Solomon the author examines the schools of Solomonic Folkloremagic and works such as The Greater and Lesser Keys of Solomon the King and The Hygromancy of Solomon. He then looks at the extensive presence of Solomon in folklore worldwide including in Armenia Israel Malaysia Eastern Europe Russia Morocco India Mongolia and among the Abyssinians of Ethiopia and the Copts in Egypt. He also looks at Solomon's role within the Bulgarian tradition from which the Cathars derived. Painting an in - depth portrait of Solomon the Magician - King Lecouteux reveals how this legendary magus left a deep impression upon the occult magical traditions and philosophies of the ancient world that can still be felt to this day.
Title: King Solomon The Magus Master Of The Djinns And Occult Traditions Of East And West
Author(s): Lecouteux Claude
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear And Company
Barcode: 9781644112434
Pages: 288 Pages, 56 B&W Illustrations
Publication Date: 9/27/2022
Category: Mysticism, Magic & Ritual