Delomelanicon, Nine gates of the Kingdom of Shadows

The Delomelanicon—also known by its Latin title De Umbrarum Regni Novem Portis—is a fictional occult manuscript commonly referred to as “The Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows.” It’s most famously associated with the 1999 film The Ninth Gate. The book is said to contain mysterious woodcut illustrations that, when correctly interpreted, enable the reader to unlock portals leading into the Shadow Realm."Novem Portis": The full title De Umbrarum Regni Novem Portis translates from Latin to "Of the Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows".The engravings are often attributed to a fictional 17th-century artist, Aristide Torchia, who was burned for heresy.Translated to 15th century EnglishThe Delomelanicon is a staple in occult fiction, serving as a fictional counterpart to real-world grimoires and often paired in lore with the fictional Necronomicon. Read more