
Grimoire of Pope Horonius
5RR, Grimoire of Pope Horonius with a collection of the Rarest Secrets. 1760. 19th century printing, In French. Notes The Grimoire of Pope Horonius is a grimoire that is believed to have originated during the medieval period, with some sources attributing it to the Pope Honorius III, who reigned from 1216 to 1227. This text is considered one of the key grimoires in Western occultism, though it is not entirely clear if Pope Honorius himself was the actual author or if it was attributed to him posthumously to lend it authority. The book is often associated with ceremonial magic and focuses on the summoning and commanding of spirits, angels, and demons. The Grimoire of Pope Honorius contains a variety of instructions on performing rituals for invoking supernatural entities and controlling them for purposes such as acquiring power, wealth, and knowledge. The text includes detailed prayers, incantations, and symbols used for the purpose of magical work, as well as precautions to protect the