Many of these demon illustrations were republished in s. Louis breton created a set of 69 illustrations of demons, which were then engraved by m. The infernal dictionary is an encyclopedic work of demonology, superstitions, folklore, mythology and theology. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use. Download the pdf to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables. Pdf dictionnaire infernal 1863 jacques auguste simon collin. The enhanced english translation of the 6th edition 1863 of j.
The book was published in french throughout the 1800s in several editions. The closest ive discovered is a 1965 book titled the witches dictionary. The book remains however a reference for any occult library in quarto 4to g. Significantly, the preface and the books concluding paragraph affirm the churchs role as a source of truth, and the book carries the approval of the archbishop of paris. It lists, describes, and provides illustrations of a variety of demons, including most of the goetia, as well as demons pulled from other religions such as hinduism and rebranded as christian demons. Full dictionnaire infernal has 550 illustrations and was not until now available in pdf for free download. Written and compiled by french occultist, demonologist and author jacques auguste. Even if you have never heard about this book, you have probably seen the illustrations from it. Infernal dictionary is a book on demonology, describing demons organised in hierarchies. The infernal dictionary translation project the sons.
He worked as a printer and publisher in plancylabbaye and paris. The dictionnaire infernal infernal dictionary is a 19th century reference book on demons and demonology. See more ideas about demonology, angels and demons and occult. The lesser key of solomon, though some were left out. Personal information regarding our websites visitors, including their identity, is confidential. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading infernal dictionaryillustrated. Infernal dictionary enhanced english translation by. He was born in 1793 in plancylabbaye and died in 1887. Infernal dictionary is a book on demonology, organised in hellish hierarchies. As the title suggests, the book is an encyclopedic work of demonology, superstitions, folklore, mythology and theology. There were several editions of the book, but perhaps the most famous is the edition of 1863, in which sixtynine illustrations were added to the book these illustrations are drawings.
Dictionnaire infernal, ou bibliotheque universelle, sur les etres, les personnages, les livres, les faits et les. Ebook infernal dictionary as pdf download portable. The infernal dictionary ultimate edition is truly the ultimate edition of the first full english translation of dictionnaire infernal by j. The preface to the 1845 edition of his dictionnaire infernal, reissued here, claims its purpose is to refute error, banish superstition, and explain literary symbols and imagery. Infernal dictionaryillustrated kindle edition by plancy, collin. He was born in 1793 or 1794 in plancy presently plancylabbaye and died in 1881 in paris. Abigor, demon of a superior order, grand duke of the infernal monarchy sixty legions march under his or ders. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. For photographs of public domain originals taken from afar, pdart may be applicable. The dictionnaire infernal is a 19th century reference by j. Infernal dictionary deluxe edition louis le breton, j. Full dictionnaire infernal has illustrations and was not until now available in pdf for free download. Dictionnaire infernal is a book on demonology, organised in hellish hierarchies. Though its in english, its a mere fraction of the complete 800 page work.