goetia

Examples

• All

• The goetia contains rituals for summoning various spirits.

• He studied goetia to better understand the rituals described in ancient occult texts.

• The medieval manuscript contained detailed instructions on goetia and the summoning of spirits.

• Have you ever read the goetia?

• Many practitioners of goetia study ancient texts to learn how to summon spirits.

• The book containing various goetia spells is often sought after by those interested in the occult.

• He claimed that his knowledge of goetia allowed him to communicate with powerful demons.

Synonyms

M

magic

vsgoetia

∞ 3.2

Power that makes impossible things happen, often in stories or rituals

is a specific spirit-summoning practice or book within that wider meaning

O

occult

vsgoetia

20 9.8

Beliefs about secret supernatural powers and practices

is the focused summoning practice or book rather than general supernatural matters

S

summoning

vsgoetia

9 9.9

Calling a spirit, like a ghost, using magic words or rituals

is the broader practice or book that guides or performs that act

G

grimoire

vsgoetia

• Literature

8 9.9

A book of magic spells and how to call spirits

is broader referring to the practice or book focused on summoning demons

O

occultism

vsgoetia

3 9.9

The study and practice of magic and secret powers

is the particular summoning practice or book within that wider study

G

goety

vsgoetia

• Archaic

9.9

Old word for magic that uses spirits

is the modern name for a spirit-invoking practice or book

O

occult arts

vsgoetia

9.9

Practices that try to use hidden powers like magic

is the specific practice or book focused on summoning spirits rather than all arts

How Occult

goetia

1 9.9

grimoire

• Literature

8 9.9

magic

∞ 3.2

Surface Forms

Etymology