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grimoire
Sign in to saveAlso known as book of magic or spells, book of spells, magic book, spellbook
thumb|Icelandic grimoire, "Galdrabók" (), belonging to [[Swedish History Museum (signum: ATA Ämb 2 F16:26)]]
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14 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Ancient period
- Medieval period
- Early modern period
- 18th and 19th centuries
- 20th and 21st centuries
- List of grimoires and related works
- Original works
- Dissertations of grimoires
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
thumb|Icelandic grimoire, "Galdrabók" (), belonging to [[Swedish History Museum (signum: ATA Ämb 2 F16:26)]]
A grimoire (), also known as a book of spells, magic book, or a spellbook, is a textbook of magic, typically including instructions on how to create magical objects like talismans and amulets; how to perform magical spells, charms, and divination; and how to summon or invoke supernatural entities such as angels, spirits, deities, and demons. In many cases, the books themselves are believed to be imbued with magical powers. The only contents found in a grimoire are information on spells, rituals, the preparation of magical tools, and lists of ingredients and their magical correspondences. In this manner, while all books on magic could be thought of as grimoires, not all magical books should be thought of as grimoires.