The Necronomicon is an infamous Lovecraftian grimoire that supposedly contains arcane knowledge of the Old Ones. There are several synonyms for the word Necronomicon, including the Book of the Dead, The Black tome, and the book of the Mad Arab. The Tome of Eldritch Lore is another synonym, as is the Unspeakable Tome and the book of the Nameless Cults. Other alternative names include the Book of Eibon, the Cultes des Goules, and the Daktyloi of Dagon. Whether considered cursed, dangerous, or a figment of literary imagination, the Necronomicon and its many synonyms continue to capture the imaginations of supernatural enthusiasts.