The Grimoire of Pope Honorius
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The Grimoire of Pope Honorius, or Le Grimoire du Pape Honorius, is a 18th to 19th century grimoire
, claiming to be written by Pope Honorius III
. It is unique among grimoires in that it was specifically designed to be used by a priest, and some of the instructions include saying a Mass
. While its name is derived from the 13 century Grimoire of Honorius, its content is closer to later grimories like the Key of Solomon and Grimorium Verum
.
Grimoire
A grimoire is a textbook of magic. Such books typically include instructions on how to create magical objects like talismans and amulets, how to perform magical spells, charms and divination and also how to summon or invoke supernatural entities such as angels, spirits, and demons...
, claiming to be written by Pope Honorius III
Pope Honorius III
Pope Honorius III , previously known as Cencio Savelli, was Pope from 1216 to 1227.-Early work:He was born in Rome as son of Aimerico...
. It is unique among grimoires in that it was specifically designed to be used by a priest, and some of the instructions include saying a Mass
Mass (liturgy)
"Mass" is one of the names by which the sacrament of the Eucharist is called in the Roman Catholic Church: others are "Eucharist", the "Lord's Supper", the "Breaking of Bread", the "Eucharistic assembly ", the "memorial of the Lord's Passion and Resurrection", the "Holy Sacrifice", the "Holy and...
. While its name is derived from the 13 century Grimoire of Honorius, its content is closer to later grimories like the Key of Solomon and Grimorium Verum
Grimorium Verum
The Grimorium Verum , is an 18th-century grimoire, attributed to one "Alibeck the Egyptian" of Memphis, who purportedly wrote in 1517...
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External links
- Online edition by Joseph H. Peterson (1999).