The legendary "God" of the
Knights Templar, Baphomet is described by Ritual Magician Eliphas
Levi as a symbolic intermingling of opposites.
Some believe the name derives from the Arabic Mahomet, wisdom, others
believe it is a Kabbalistic cipher for the Goddess Sophia.
Although there
are rumors, nobody really knows what the Templar Baphomet looked like. The popular
image of a grotesque goat-headed creature is Levi's interpretation, based on
hermaphroditic grotesques on Templar chapel decorations. Often mistakenly identified
with the Satanic emblem, the Goat of Mendes. For
a history of Baphomet, see: The
Origin of Baphomet
Ritual
Magick
Ritual Magick, also known as Ceremonial Magick, one of the most mysterious
and misunderstood spiritual traditions, dates back in various forms to the
beginnings of human culture, and has been continually practiced through to
the present day- inspiring movements as diverse as Wicca, Theosophy, and the
New Age, as well as such diverse disciplines as Chaos magick, Aeonic magick,
and Thelema.
Hermetic
Tradition
Named after Hermes Trismigestus (Hermes the three times great), the Greek
moniker of the Egyptian God Tehuti (Thoth), alleged author of hundreds of
mystical tractates, the Hermetic tradition is an eclectic spiritual tradition
that encompasses elements from from many religions.
Satanism
Satanism as a religion and a philosophy. Every variety and type of Satanic
belief, from the mythical Satanist of the Middle ages to modern ritual Satanists,
Dabblers, and Gnostics.
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