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A figure known as ha-satan ("the satan") first appears in the Hebrew Bible as a heavenly prosecutor, subordinate to Yahweh (God), who prosecutes the nation of Judah in the heavenly court and tests the loyalty of Yahweh's followers. During the intertestamental period, possibly due to influence from the Zoroastrian figure of Angra Mainyu, the satan developed into a malevolent entity with abhorrent qualities in dualistic opposition to God. In the apocryphal Book of Jubilees, Yahweh grants the satan (referred to as Mastema) authority over a group of fallen angels, or their offspring, to tempt humans to sin and punish them. Illustration of the Devil on folio 290 recto of the Latin, Bohemian Codex Gigas, dating to the early thirteenth century A sigil used in rituals invoking Lucifer, first recorded in the 18th-century True Grimoire. Known among Theistic Satanists as the Seal of Satan, the symbol is also associated with music groups including Zeal & Ardor.

The word without the definite article is used in ten instances, [ citation needed] of which two are translated diabolos in the Septuagint. It is generally translated in English Bibles as 'an accuser' (1x) or 'an adversary' (9x as in Book of Numbers, 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 Kings). In some cases, it is translated as 'Satan': An ancient symbol of a unicursal five-pointed star circumscribed by a circle with many meanings, including but not limited to, the five wounds of Christ and the five elements (earth, fire, water, air, and soul). In Satanism, it is flipped upside-down. See also: Sigil of Baphomet.

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Wicca is a modern, syncretic Neopagan religion, [243] whose practitioners many Christians have incorrectly assumed to worship Satan. [243] In actuality, Wiccans do not believe in the existence of Satan or any analogous figure [243] and have repeatedly and emphatically rejected the notion that they venerate such an entity. [243] The cult of the skeletal figure of Santa Muerte, which has grown exponentially in Mexico, [244] [245] has been denounced by the Catholic Church as Devil-worship. [246] However, devotees of Santa Muerte view her as an angel of death created by God, [247] and many of them identify as Catholic. [248] a b Strube, Julian (2016). "The 'Baphomet' of Èliphas Lévi: Its Meaning and Historical Context" (PDF). Correspondences: An Online Journal for the Academic Study of Western Esotericism. 4: 37–79. ISSN 2053-7158. Archived from the original on 8 February 2017 . Retrieved 31 March 2020. Richard Ramirez | Biography, Night Stalker, Death, Childhood, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com . Retrieved 26 September 2022. Ladd, George Eldon (1993). A Theology of the New Testament. p.333. ISBN 9780802806802 . Retrieved 12 May 2008. Perhaps the most lasting images of the Devil are associated with hell, which the Bible refers to as a place of everlasting fire prepared for the Devil and his angels. Still, the Bible doesn’t state the Devil will reign over hell, just that he’ll eventually be banished there.

Considered to be the unspeakable name of God, written as YHWH. The four letter name has many pronunciations and can be seen over 7,000 times throughout the Hebrew Bible. As symbol, it was incorporated into the Greek Tetractys by Jewish Kabbalistic occult tradition as an evolving arrangement of ten letters. In gematria, YHWH has a numerical value of 72 (center image). The right image contains the Tetragrammaton in tetractys formation, accompanied by the late-Renaissance Pentagrammaton, below. a b c d e Introvigne, Massimo (13 April 2017). "Satan the Prophet: A History of Modern Satanism" (PDF). CESNUR. p.55. Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 June 2017 . Retrieved 28 December 2020. Official emblem of the Church of Satan, consisting of the head of a goat transfixed upon a reversed pentagram flanked by the Hebrew letters of the word " Leviathan" (לִוְיָתָן). The right image is the same sigil in cuneiform from the Joy of Satan Ministries, a recreation of the sigil of Baphomet incorporated with cuneiform lettering instead of Hebrew to spell out "Satan", and made after Maxine Dietrich's reinterpretation of the ideology of spiritual Satanism. The Muslim historian Al-Tabari, who died in around 923 AD, [186] writes that, before Adam was created, earthly jinn made of smokeless fire roamed the earth and spread corruption. [205] He further relates that Iblis was originally an angel named Azazil or Al-Harith, [206] from a group of angels, created from the fires of simoom, [207] sent by God to confront the earthly jinn. [208] [186] Azazil defeated the jinn in battle and drove them into the mountains, [208] but he became convinced that he was superior to humans and all the other angels, leading to his downfall. [208] In this account, Azazil's group of angels were called jinn because they guarded Jannah (Paradise). [209] In another tradition recorded by Al-Tabari, Satan was one of the earthly jinn, who was taken captive by the angels [194] [186] and brought to Heaven as a prisoner. [194] [186] God appointed him as judge over the other jinn and he became known as Al-Hakam. [194] He fulfilled his duty for a thousand years before growing negligent, [186] but was rehabilitated again and resumed his position until his refusal to bow before Adam. [186] Other traditions A stoning of the Devil from 1942A seal consisting of a Manji, Star of David, Ankh, Om, and Ouroboros, used by the Theosophical Society, an organization formed in 1875 to advance Theosophy.

In his poem, Dante portrayed the Devil as a grotesque, winged creature with three faces—each chewing on a devious sinner—whose wings blew freezing cold winds throughout Hell’s domain. Peter requested to be crucified upside down, as he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Christ. During the early modern period, witches were widely believed to engage in sexually explicit Satanic rituals with demons, [153] such as the one shown in this illustration by Martin van Maële in the 1911 edition of Satanism and Witchcraft by Jules Michelet. The following is a list of symbols associated with the occult. This list shares a number of entries with the list of alchemical symbols as well as the list of sigils of demons.Even so, throughout history, the Devil’s reputation as an evildoer hasn’t changed much. Most Christians still believe he’s literally transformed the world and is responsible for much of the world’s corruption and chaos. Mormonism developed its own views on Satan. According to the Book of Moses, the Devil offered to be the redeemer of mankind for the sake of his own glory. Conversely, Jesus offered to be the redeemer of mankind so that his father's will would be done. After his offer was rejected, Satan became rebellious and was subsequently cast out of heaven. [175] In the Book of Moses, Cain is said to have "loved Satan more than God" [176] and conspired with Satan to kill Abel. It was through this pact that Cain became a Master Mahan. [177] The Book of Moses also says that Moses was tempted by Satan before calling upon the name of the " Only Begotten", which caused Satan to depart. Douglas Davies asserts that this text "reflects" the temptation of Jesus in the Bible. [178] Dyrendal, Asbjørn (2016). "Satanism in Norway". In Bogdan, Henrik; Hammer, Olav (eds.). Western Esotericism in Scandinavia. Brill Esotericism Reference Library. Leiden and Boston: Brill Publishers. pp.481–488. doi: 10.1163/9789004325968_062. ISBN 978-90-04-30241-9. ISSN 2468-3566 . Retrieved 28 May 2020.

Represents the seven days of creation. In Islam, it represents the first seven verses of the Quran. It is the symbol of Babalon in Thelema. In Wicca, it is known as the Elven Star, Fairy Star or Septagram. Medway, Gareth J.; The Lure of the Sinister: The Unnatural History of Satanism (New York and London: New York University Press, 2001) Dissection Guitarist: Jon Nödtveidt Didn't Have Copy of 'The Satanic Bible' at Suicide Scene". Blabbermouth. 23 August 2006. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011 . Retrieved 30 November 2011. Petersen, Jesper Aagaard (2014). "From Book to Bit: Enacting Satanism Online". In Asprem, Egil; Granholm, Kennet (eds.). Contemporary Esotericism. Abingdon, Oxfordshire: Routledge. pp.134–158. ISBN 978-1-908049-32-2 . Retrieved 28 May 2020. The film version of Ira Levin's Rosemary's Baby established made Satanic themes a staple of mainstream horror fiction. [292] Later films such as The Exorcist (1973), The Omen (1976), Angel Heart (1987) and The Devil's Advocate (1997) feature Satan as an antagonist. [293] In music Tartini's Dream (1824) by Louis-Léopold Boilly

This iconographical form of the Hindu Trimurti god Visnu, whose body represents the structure and form of the entire cosmos. The different domains of Hell are represented by the legs and feet, with the Earthly and harmonious Heavenly realms represented by the upper stomach and chest, arms, and head; the navel represents the Unmanifest realm that is connected with pure sound and vibration, and absolute silence, which connects everything together. The Buddha’s Encounter with Mara the Tempter: Their Representation in Literature and Art. Access to Insight. In Buddhism, Maara is the demon that tempted Buddha away from his path of enlightenment. Much like Jesus of Christianity resisted the Devil, Buddha also resisted temptation and defeated Maara. Upside Down Cross Meaning And Symbolism, The Petrine Cross". 4 July 2021 . Retrieved 5 August 2021. A sigil is a magical symbol, a symbol believed to hold connections to a greater supernatural power. Sigils are often related to Religion.