Goetia

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Goeteia (goēteia, γοητεια) is an Ancient Greek word for "magic, witchcraft, jugglery". Goēs means "sorcerer" or "witch". It is probably related to goētēs "wailer" (Aeschylus, Ch.), ultimately from a PIE root *gevh2 "shout, howl".

During the Renaissance goeteia (Latinized goetia, French goétie, English goety) was sometimes contrasted with magia as Black (evil) vs. White Magic.

"Ars Goetia" is the title of the first section of the 17th century grimoire The Lesser Key of Solomon.

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References

  • Wikipedia (2005). Goetia. Retrieved Nov. 20, 2005.
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