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The Book of the Goetia of Solomon the King is the definitive English edition of the first section of the legendary Lesser Key of Solomon, presenting the complete system of spirit evocation known as the Ars Goetia. Based on the meticulous late-nineteenth-century translation by S. L. MacGregor Mathers and edited in 1904 by Aleister Crowley, this volume reveals the full catalogue of seventy-two Goetic spirits, their powers, offices, and sigils, along with precise ceremonial instructions for summoning, binding, and commanding them. It stands as a primary source in the study of Western occultism, ceremonial magic, and medieval demonology. Crowley’s introduction reframes the Goetia within the context of his Thelemic magick, while preserving the core Golden Dawn translation that connects the text to a long lineage of ritual magic practice. The seals, conjurations, and magical diagrams included in this edition offer both the scholar and the practitioner an authentic representation of the grimoire tradition. Rich in historical significance and esoteric symbolism, this work continues to influence modern ceremonial magicians, occultists, and historians of magic. For those drawn to the arcane arts, The Book of the Goetia of Solomon the King remains indispensable reading. It bridges medieval magic with twentieth-century occult revival, uniting the scholarship of Mathers with the visionary interpretations of Crowley, making it one of the most enduring and influential grimoires in the Western magical canon.