The Grand Grimoire

The Red Dragon

The Grand Grimoire — also known as the Red Dragon — has the reputation of being the most dangerous book in the Western magical tradition. It describes how to make a pact with Lucifuge Rofocale, the prime minister of hell, using a blood compact. It provides the blasting rod, a tool for commanding spirits. It claims to be the supreme secret of ceremonial magic, surpassing all other grimoires. Its no

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Edition043

FormatDigital PDF

Editorial statusIn review

TraditionMystery Schools

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Context without the mythology.

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01 / Historical context

Published 17th–18th century. Claims descent from Solomon. Among the most feared magical texts in Western Europe. Possession was grounds for arrest in multiple countries.

02 / Why it matters

The most feared book in Europe. Here, finally, is what it actually says.

From / associated with the text

““I promise thee, Lucifuge Rofocale, to give thee a spirit in twenty years, to sign this with my blood, and I swear to show thee gratitude.””

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The Grand Grimoire

Context without the mythology.

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