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The Lord of Spirits

CHAPTER

The Testament of Solomon: Magic, Demons, and Pagan Elements

This chapter discusses the Testament of Solomon, a text that combines the story of Solomon from the Old Testament with Greek and Jewish magic traditions. It explores the presence of pagan elements in the book, including a magic ring that allows Solomon to enslave demons. The hosts caution that this text should be seen as reflecting certain motifs and not a part of the orthodox tradition.

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