The Compendium Of Demonology And Magic, though entirely gripping in its vivid illustrations of satanic creatures, is not the only manuscript relating to witchcraft from earlier centuries. The Codex Gigas, otherwise known as the "Devil's Bible." The physical book is under the custody of the Wellcome Library in London, United Kingdom.
But the misdated "year 1057" written on its cover suggests that whoever created the compendium was likely trying to pass it off as an ancient manuscript of sorts. The book's origins are obscure and its author remains unknown.
There are also a few pages of cabalistic symbols. Some of these scenes could be related to necromancy, which is the act of communicating with the dead to read, and possibly control, the future. In addition to the demonic drawings, the author also drew what appear to be visual instructions that may be used as a reference in performing the mystic rituals written in the book. But the most disturbing thing about this figure is what it is doing: birthing small dragon-like creatures. This demon has fire jutting out of its ears, large fangs, a misshapen abdomen covered in spots, and hooved feet. It's caught mid-spring, coming out of the ground with smoke and fire as it feeds on a bloody meal of what appear to be human limbs.Īnother graphic demon depicted among the book's artwork is a creature so grotesque and mismatched in its anatomy that it resembles a Frankenstein experiment from Hell. The figures themselves are extremely dark and disturbing in nature but nonetheless fascinating to look at.Īmong the bizarre demons, you'll find a giant red figure with black wings, large eyes, and snakes jutting out from its forehead. The illustrations appear to be watercolor and are mostly drawn on white, brown, and grey-green paper. Its pages contain remarkably vivid drawings depicting over 30 kinds of beastly creatures from Hell as shown in the gallery above. Written in a mixture of German and Latin, the 18th-century demonic guide opens with an eerie page adorned by skeletons and a warning that reads " noli me tangere ," meaning "do not touch me." Its original title was actually Compendium Rarissimum Totius Artis Magicae Sistematisatae Per Celeberrimos Artis Hujus Magistros, which roughly translates to "A Rare Summary Of The Entire Magical Art By The Most Famous Masters Of This Art." That book is now known as the Compendium Of Demonology And Magic. In 1775, someone - likely a worshipper of the occult - made it their business to compile a collection of astonishingly detailed illustrations of demons and magical rituals into one book. Though we may never know who created the book and why, there's one thing we do know for certain: this book is not for the faint of heart. Hybrid demons, cabalistic symbols, dancing skeletons, and dark spells of magic - these are only some of the occult elements that fill the pages of the mysterious 18th-century manuscript entitled Compendium Of Demonology And Magic. The materials we use to produce your prints have been carefully selected to reduce our impact on the environment, while ensuring your orders reach you in perfect condition.Evidence of the occult has been found throughout history in different parts of the world. This is in line with Greenpeace guidance. Our print partners offset carbon emissions via The Gold Standard and invest in renewable energy projects. Our fine-art printing service is completely carbon neutral. We can also create prints in bespoke sizes. If you would like a print framed, please get in touch. Our fine-art prints are sized for easy framing.
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