Mythological Figures
Religions commonly (although not always) teach of individuals and beings who do not exist in the historical record. The most common form of mythological figures are divine beings whom followers honor and worship. Other forms certainly exist, such as aliens who have influenced humanity in some way.
"Satanic" Figures in Other Religions
Western culture has a tendency to describe unfamiliar things in familiar terms. One of the consequences of this in religion is a variety of entities being equated with Satan even though the native believers might never make such a comparison.
Western culture has a tendency to describe unfamiliar things in familiar terms. One of the consequences of this in religion is a variety of entities being equated with Satan even though the native believers might never make such a comparison.
Who is Satan?
Satan appears within multiple belief systems. Unfortunately, there is a common presumption that all of these Satanic figures must indeed be the same being, despite the fact that each religion has its own very unique perspective and description of him.
Satan appears within multiple belief systems. Unfortunately, there is a common presumption that all of these Satanic figures must indeed be the same being, despite the fact that each religion has its own very unique perspective and description of him.
Amesha Spentas, the Bounteous Immortals
To Zoroaster, the Amesha Spentas were impersonal emanations and abstractions of various qualities of Ahura Mazda. Followers were to emulate and embrace what they represented. Since then, they have acquired some slight personality of their own and might be very roughly compared with angels.
To Zoroaster, the Amesha Spentas were impersonal emanations and abstractions of various qualities of Ahura Mazda. Followers were to emulate and embrace what they represented. Since then, they have acquired some slight personality of their own and might be very roughly compared with angels.
Rada, Petro and Ghede Loa in Vodoun
In New World Vodoun, the spirits (or loa) with whom believers interact are divided into three main families, Rada, Petro, and Ghede. Loa can be viewed as forces of nature, but they also have personalities and personal mythologies.
In New World Vodoun, the spirits (or loa) with whom believers interact are divided into three main families, Rada, Petro, and Ghede. Loa can be viewed as forces of nature, but they also have personalities and personal mythologies.
Ahura Mazda and the Twin Spirits
Ahura Mazda is the supreme deity in Zoroastrianism. From him come many emanations, most notably the twin spirits of bounty and destruction known as Spenta Mainyu and Angra Mainyu (Avestan) or as Spena Menu and Ahriman (Pahlavi).
Ahura Mazda is the supreme deity in Zoroastrianism. From him come many emanations, most notably the twin spirits of bounty and destruction known as Spenta Mainyu and Angra Mainyu (Avestan) or as Spena Menu and Ahriman (Pahlavi).
Scientology's Galactic Overlord Xenu
Xenu is considered by many critics to be Scientology's dirty little secret. Scientologists are reticent to publicly discuss or even acknowledge the existence of Xenu. Learn about Scientology's vision of creation and how Xenu affected human development.
Xenu is considered by many critics to be Scientology's dirty little secret. Scientologists are reticent to publicly discuss or even acknowledge the existence of Xenu. Learn about Scientology's vision of creation and how Xenu affected human development.
The Orishas of Santeria
An overview of the mediators between God and mankind in Santeria.
An overview of the mediators between God and mankind in Santeria.
Ahuramazda and Zoroastrianism
An overview of the one god of the Zoroastrians, Ahuramazda, as well as other Zoroastrian spiritual beings such as Spenta Mainyu, and Amesha Spentas, and Angra Mainyu.
An overview of the one god of the Zoroastrians, Ahuramazda, as well as other Zoroastrian spiritual beings such as Spenta Mainyu, and Amesha Spentas, and Angra Mainyu.
On Demons - A Theistic Satanism Perspective
Theistic Satanist Diane Vera discusses the history of the concept of demons and provides a wealth of resources regarding views on demons by multiple faiths.
Theistic Satanist Diane Vera discusses the history of the concept of demons and provides a wealth of resources regarding views on demons by multiple faiths.
Xenu - Figure in Scientology Revealed at OT III
An overview of materials related to Xenu in Scientology.
An overview of materials related to Xenu in Scientology.
Ahriman Or Angra Mainya - Principle of Evil in Zoroastrianism
Often considered the predecessor of the Christian Devil, Ahriman (also known as Angra Mainya) is credited with causing disasters and taking pleasure in "choosing the worst things."
Often considered the predecessor of the Christian Devil, Ahriman (also known as Angra Mainya) is credited with causing disasters and taking pleasure in "choosing the worst things."