
Grimoires with Alexander Cummins
What Magic Is This?
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The Magical Treaties of Solomon
The Hagramantia or the Magical Treaties of Solomon is an early example of a grimoire. It's referred to as a Byzantine text because it's from Byzantium and marks the point at which we get grimoire's touching down probably in Italy. Dr Cummins: "It draws on some very, very open steps, like the quarters, right? Like calling to the four cardinal directions"
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