Is The Lesser Key of Solomon legit?
It is legit in as much as it is a medieval grimoire dedicated to spirit summoning and banishing.
It was not written by the famous Solomon the King, it was most likely written by a medieval alchemist/occultist. We have ideas who but we don’t know for sure.
STAY AWAY - YOU WILL LOSE YOUR SOUL !
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The Lesser Key of Solomon is an occultic compilation on demonology from the Renaissance that may be related to a Key of Solomon from medieval times. It’s remembered mainly for its association with famed occultist Alistair Crowley. Modern people do not associate the book with the actual King Solomon at all.
Perhaps the name is a reference to the tradition (seen also in Islam) that Solomon’s wisdom allowed him to compel beings of the underworld to do his bidding, but again, the Biblical King Solomon isn’t generally associated with that kind of behaviour.
The short answer is, no it is not about King Solomon of Israel. What it is is a book on demonology, that is, the study of demons, and how to cast spells. It dates back to the 17th century and before. As a Bible teacher I do not recommend this type of reading. The Bible and demonology are at serious odds.
If you read the lesser key of solomon then you would understand that no such devil's trap is mentioned. Basically it's an instruction manual on conjuring spirits, or demons some would say, of Christian origin. You invoke God to evoke spirits and command them with seals from the greater key of solomon and the demons specified seal from the lesser key. It is a long arduous process of which I recommend not to get involved with unless you are truly and utterly devoted to this field of research. But short answer, yes and no, although no such traps exist there are seals or sigils that would allow control over certain spirits but definitely not something to play with. There’s many parts to the goatia so do plenty of research before embarking on such a challenging journey. Peace unto you.
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