The Picatrix (Sloane MS 3679)

by al-Magriti

Paper Book, ?

Status

Available

Call number

133.4

Collection

Publication

Renaissance Astrology Facsimile Editions

Description

"An English translation, with accompanying introduction, commentary, and notes, of the medieval treatise on astrological magic known as Picatrix, a guide for constructing magical talismans, mixing magical compounds, summoning planetary spirits, and determining astrological conditions"--Provided by publisher.

User reviews

LibraryThing member ritaer
This is an extremely dense work. Helps to understand the mindset of Medieval magicians, but not a practical guide to actual workings, IMO>

Original publication date

c. 1000 Arabic (original)
c. 1250 Latin translation [1250]
c. 1250 Spanish translation [1250]

Local notes

Comb bound

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