Goetia

The Ars Goetia is the first section of the Lemegeton (also called the Lesser Key of Solomon), an early modern ceremonial magic grimoire that catalogs 72 spirits, each with a title, rank, and described attributes. This hub treats the material for what it is — a historical grimoire text, with multiple manuscript traditions that diverge from each other — and never as a ritual instruction manual.

The 72 SpiritsKings, dukes, princes, marquises, earls and presidents of the Lemegeton.

Frequently asked questions

Does this site teach how to invoke or evoke these spirits?: No. This hub treats the Ars Goetia as a historical document worth studying — textual origin, hierarchy among the spirits, and the differences between the main manuscript traditions (the Mathers/Crowley edition and Dr. Rudd's manuscript). There are no ritual instructions, evocation formulas, or practical guidance of any kind.
Where does the Ars Goetia come from?: The Lemegeton is a grimoire compiled mainly in the 17th century from earlier material, with roots reaching back to medieval and Renaissance Solomonic magic texts. The most widely known version today is S. L. MacGregor Mathers' translation and edition, published with commentary by Aleister Crowley in 1904.