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Goetia (Latin, "howling") is a word used to describe a class of magick which emphasizes the summoning or calling forth of lesser spirits and demons to visible appearance, with the intention of binding the spirits to perform the magician's will.

According to tradition, the Goetia was founded by King Solomon. Having been given the power over lesser spirits by God, Solomon is supposed to have submitted various demons to assist in the building of his famous Temple. While it may have had its roots in pre-Christian systems, the Goetia as we know it today is undoubtedly a product of medieval Europe, with its concepts of angels and demons organized into feudalistic hierarchies. The most famous examples of medieval Goetia include the Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis ("The Lesser Key of Solomon"), Liber Honorius and Grimorium Verum.

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Goetic Grimoires list long catalogues of spirits, their specific powers, and how they may be summoned by the use of different seals, incantations, sacrifices and incenses. Before conjuration, the magician must carefully consult these catalogues and select the single spirit best suited for the task.

Goetic magick, like most medieval magick, is extremely ceremonial and often calls for strict observance of many details. Not respecting the rituals would greatly enhance the risk for the practitioner.

 

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