Historical talisman traditions
Seal of Solomon
The Pavitts identify Solomon’s Seal with two interlaced triangles and record its supposed power over genii. They argue that the emblem predates the ruler with whom it became associated. Their occult interpretation assigns different elemental and moral meanings to the upward and downward triangles, reading their combination as spirit’s relation to matter. The asserted universality across religions is their comparative claim.
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Principal account
ReportedThe Pavitts identify Solomon’s Seal with two interlaced triangles and record its supposed power over genii. They argue that the emblem predates the ruler with whom it became associated.
Further detail
ReportedTheir occult interpretation assigns different elemental and moral meanings to the upward and downward triangles, reading their combination as spirit’s relation to matter. The asserted universality across religions is their comparative claim.
Context & interpretation
The Pavitts’ 1922 compilation gathers symbols and attributed powers from several traditions, sometimes with conjectural origins. Its statements about protection, health, and fortune document talismanic belief rather than demonstrated effects or medical guidance.
Original passages
Source 1
The Book of Talismans, Amulets and Zodiacal Gems
the symbol by which the wise King ruled the GeniiOpen this page in the book
Passage & edition details
Location recorded at citation review: Historical talisman traditions; active reader leaf 48
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- IMJ-0074-E001
- Reader page
- IMJ-0074-E001-P0048
- Original scan leaf
- 49
- Recorded leaf number
- 49
- Current Reader position
- 41
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Source 2
The Book of Talismans, Amulets and Zodiacal Gems
sins, Envy, Hatred, and Malice. Therefore, the meaning of the two Triangles interlaced, is the triumph of spirit over matter,Open this page in the book
Passage & edition details
Location recorded at citation review: Historical talisman traditions; active reader leaf 48
Exact passage checked against active scan text and original-leaf mapping; scan line breaks normalised.
- Edition
- IMJ-0074-E001
- Reader page
- IMJ-0074-E001-P0048
- Original scan leaf
- 49
- Recorded leaf number
- 49
- Current Reader position
- 41
- Reader verification
- Source-preserving update confirmed
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