I think that much excitement have been missed in reading magic in a language other than Arabic

The Lesser Key of Solomon, as interpreted by the renowned occultist Aleister Crowley, is a mesmerizing exploration of the arcane and mystical. This book is not for the faint of heart, as it delves into the complex world of occultism, making it partially accessible for readers without prior knowledge of the subject matter.

At its core, the book provides comprehensive insights into the entities, some malevolent, conjured through Solomon's meticulous rituals. The depth of description surrounding these entities is staggering, giving readers a vivid understanding of their attributes, characteristics, and origins. The meticulous detailing of each entity adds a layer of authenticity to the work, making it an invaluable resource for those who seek to understand this obscure branch of the occult.

One of the most intriguing aspects of "The Lesser Key of Solomon" by Crowley is its concise yet informative instructions on Solomon's methodology. It provides a brief but comprehensive guide to the Ars Goetia, a section of the larger grimoire. While this might be overwhelming for newcomers, it serves as an invaluable reference for those with a keen interest in esoteric studies and a desire to grasp the intricacies of the occult arts.

In essence, this book is a captivating and enlightening journey into the world of magic, mysticism, and the summoning of otherworldly entities. Aleister Crowley's interpretation adds depth and authenticity to this ancient text, making it a must-read for those who are drawn to the hidden realms of the occult. If you have a genuine curiosity and a willingness to delve into the enigmatic world of the Ars Goetia, this book comes highly recommended.

Magic expensive as hell man

Time to summon my own Paimon (/☉‿☉)/

Edit [2-11-2021]: Holy shit, this is about enslaving sexy androgynous spirits through the threat of eternal damnation; transforming a wily and mischievous genderfluid world into rigidly-defined masculine and docile bodies.

Fuck that, cast me into the Bottomless Abyss with all the femme dukes and three-headed beastmen.

This books worth comes from seeing how many other texts draw from this to create demonic or monstrous nightmares.

As anything else it's 80-ish pages of ramblings from a pair of absolute nut jobs.

3 stars because its technically incomplete, and a further translation of the Lesser Key appears to have been the intent.

So the Goetia is a pretty interesting work that on first looks seams to be a catalogue of unholy entities. Getting deeper into it though it would appear to be a labeling and mapping of an earlier (earliest?) version of something akin to Jungs “collective unconscious”.

Crowley’s introduction states that these entities are names given to parts of the subconscious and that the ritual and language used is in effect an accessing and cataloguing of our own internal functions. While this may seem heady it does fit with other similar modes of thinking (i.e. the Qabalah is a thought computer).

The Goetia to me seems best as a supplemental resource to be used in comparison with other readings, and practices.

Probably one of the better known works of occultism, a very interesting read from a secular standpoint.

How do I rate a non-fiction book? It has to be informative. And this one, although not so detail for my taste, offers you 72 spirits and how to conjure them. That stuff is informative enough for me. I still can't imagine how it is to have Paimon and his 200 legions army going to war with you.