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Arbatel of Magic

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Arbatel of Magic

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The "Arbatel of Magic" is a short Renaissance grimoire that presents a relatively restrained and spiritually oriented approach to magical practice. Written in Latin and published in the late 16th century, it is historically notable for its emphasis on piety, angelic or planetary intelligences, and ethical conduct rather than coercive sorcery; readers will find aphorisms, ritual instructions, and a cosmology of the Olympic spirits.

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Gallica (Bibliothèque nationale de France)
https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k54964406
Preferred copyVerified · Sep 26, 2026Institutional library Online ReaderFrenchParis, 1910 — La magie d’Arbatel, trans. Marc HavenPublic Domain
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Internet Archive
https://archive.org/details/cu31924006718757
Verified · Sep 26, 2026Authorized open repository Record PageEnglishLondon, 1655 — Turner translation in Agrippa’s Fourth Book (scan: Cornell University Library)Public Domain
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Library of Congress
https://www.loc.gov/item/11031418/
Available at source (automated check blocked) · Sep 26, 2026Institutional library Online ReaderEnglishLondon, 1655 — Turner translationNo known restrictions (Library of Congress)
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Twilit Grotto — Esoteric Archives
https://esotericarchives.com/solomon/arbatel.htm
Original recordVerified · Sep 26, 2026Specialist archive Online ReaderEnglishFree to Read at Source
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Darkbooks
http://darkbooks.org/pp.php?v=812121842
Verified · Sep 26, 2026Fallback mirror Online ReaderEnglishFree to Read at Source
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