The Key of Solomon the King, translated by S. L. MacGregor Mathers and presented in this edition with material by Joseph H. Peterson, is one of the most famous and influential grimoires in the Western magical tradition.
Traditionally attributed to King Solomon, the book contains sigils, prayers, incantations, ritual instructions, and ceremonial methods associated with calling upon and directing spiritual forces. Its influence can be seen throughout later traditions of ceremonial magic, occultism, astrology, alchemy, and the broader Western Mystery Tradition.
This edition preserves Mathers' influential translation while adding a new foreword and redrawn illustrations by noted esoteric scholar Joseph H. Peterson. The text offers readers both a practical look at traditional ritual magic and an important historical source for understanding the development of modern occult practice.
A foundational reference for serious students of grimoires, Solomonic magic, ceremonial ritual, and the history of Western esotericism.