S it because because the Baphomet is such an enigma, but yet so recognizable for many practitioners of the occult and non-theistic Satanists alike? This is what Carl Gustav called the archetype. Some archetypes are recognizable by all, like the circle, the sun and moon, the Tree of Life in many cultures, phallic and vaginal symbols, the sword, torch and many other symbols, because most ancient languages began with pictogram- alike images, just like our many cartoons. It is because the Baphomet contains som many symbolic features that our mind is willing to grasp the meaning of this enigmatic archetype. It has been demonized by religions als being the ultimate evil agains their so-called ‘good god’, who himself is “The most unpleasant character in all fiction“. That’s the title of Dan Barker’s book. I made some articles about the Baphomet, what, in my opinions could be useful. There are a lot of in depth articles on the Baphomet, like one on Medium.com, which is also interesting, but still it remains an enigma.
Samael Lilith Baphomet
Samael And Lilith Baphomet
Luciferian Illumination and Apotheosis depends upon the Black Alchemical union of Leviathan (as the Circle representing Self), Samael and Lilith which beget Baphomet, in Qlippothic lore the Beast Chioa and in English Witchcraft teachings Cain/Qayin the First Witch and Satanist. The original 'Samael/Lilith' version The Sigil of Baphomet is the official insignia of the Church of Satan. It first appeared on the cover of The Satanic Mass LP in 1968 and later on the cover of The Satanic Bible in 1969. The sigil has been called a 'material pentagram' representational of carnality and earthy principles.
The sacred alignments and sigils. Satanic movements, beginning with the Church of Satan and later The Satanic Temple adapted the Baphomet als the most important image and sometimes a sigil or depiction of Azazel, which is, in my opinions not a real connection, because Azazel is considered a high ranking male demon, in Judaism, christianity and islam considered to be responsible for all sin.
Samael Lilith Baphomet Necklace
Many experts on the occult, like the Luciferian magician Michael W. Nadekobot github. Ford have written extensively about the old Canaan Gods, for example his book Dragon of the Two Flames, noticed that the Canaan Gods were first demonized by Judaism, then by christians and muslims alike. Why? Because the believe that there is only one god, so the other ones would be fallen angels, later called demons.
Now in depictions many demons have horns and or are terrible to look at. It seems the Baphomet has many of there characteristics we see in so-called demons. Horns, sometimes a tail, goat-like features, alchemic symbol, the Caduceus, hoofs, a pentagram (also in reversed form) as we see in witchcraft, magic(k) in their various forms. So, in the Baphomet we see al things fall into place considered non-monotheistic and left- and righthand path movements. It has become the ultimate symbol of those who oppose suppressive religions. That why we embrace this enigmatic symbol.