Key of Solomon

Documented history: The Key of Solomon (also called the Greater Key of Solomon) is identified in modern reference works as a pseudepigraphical grimoire — a book of spells falsely attributed to King Solomon. Modern summaries place its probable composition in the 14th or 15th century within the milieu of the Italian Renaissance and describe it as a typical example of Renaissance magic. The attribution to Solomon is part of the work's traditional presentation but is considered pseudepigraphical by scholars. Contents and claims: Reference accounts characterize the work typologically as a grimoire representative of Renaissance magical literature. The provided sources do not supply a detailed table of contents or enumerate specific rituals, seals, invocations, or doctrines; they therefore do not allow a precise listing here. By typology, such works are associated with ritual procedures typical of grimoires, but specific contents of this text are not detailed in the supplied extracts. Legends and reception: The sources note the longstanding tradition of ascribing authority to works attributed to Solomon, situating the Key of Solomon within that broader Solomonic magical tradition. Beyond this general placement, the provided material does not record particular legendary effects, curses, or unique reception histories tied to this text.