**Wondering Monsters Podcast - Episode 4: Necronomicon & Cursed Books**

In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we dive into the dark and mysterious world of cursed books — focusing on the infamous Necronomicon and other legendary grimoires. 📖✨

Discover the fascinating history of grimoires like the Key of Solomon, The Lesser Key of Solomon, and the Ars Goetia. Learn how the Necronomicon, though a creation of H.P. Lovecraft, became a pop culture icon, inspiring everything from horror films like *Evil Dead* to modern occult myths like the Simonomicon.

💀 Topics covered in this episode include:

* The origins of the Necronomicon and Abdul Alhazred

* Real-world grimoires and their occult history

* The Simonomicon and modern occult lore

* Cursed books in horror movies and video games

* The psychological appeal of forbidden knowledge

If you love horror, folklore, or the eerie history of supernatural books, this episode is for you!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Necronomicon
06:07 Summoning Spirits and Grimoires
11:19 Exploring Occult Books and Rituals
15:17 Historical Roots of Magic Texts
20:02 The Allure of Forbidden Knowledge
24:58 The Simonomicon Controversy
29:35 Modern Magicians and Occult Practices
34:02 Map Overlays and Esoteric References
39:04 Cultural Fascination with the Occult
43:44 Demonic Entities in Lore
48:21 Pop Culture’s Obsession with Cursed Books
52:42 Reflections on Cursed Books and Human Nature

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Also mentioned in this episode:

• Are Ouija Boards Real?
• Is Bloody Mary Real?
• What are Liminal Spaces and Why Do They Feel So Weird?

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