Editing Key of Solomon (section)

===Summary===
The ''Key of Solomon'' is divided into two books. It describes the necessary drawings to prepare each "experiment" or, in more modern language, [[Magic (paranormal)|magical operation]]s.

Unlike later grimoires such as the ''[[Pseudomonarchia Daemonum]]'' (16th century) or the ''[[Lemegeton]]'' (17th century), the ''Key of Solomon'' does not mention the signature of the  72 spirits constrained by King Solomon in a bronze vessel. As in most medieval grimoires, all magical operations are ostensibly performed through the power of God, to whom all the invocations are addressed. Before any of these operations (termed "experiments"), the operator must confess his sins and purge himself of [[evil]], invoking the protection of God.

Elaborate preparations are necessary, and each of the numerous items used in the operator's "experiments" must be constructed of the appropriate materials obtained in the prescribed manner, at the appropriate [[astrology|astrological]] time, marked with a specific set of magical symbols, and blessed with its own specific words. All substances needed for the magic drawings and [[amulet]]s are detailed, as well as the means to purify and prepare them. Many of the symbols incorporate the [[Transitus Fluvii]] occult alphabet.