(01-29-2025, 02:43 PM)Theatreboy Wrote: @19Bones79
Great reply.
I could type a trilogy in reply, but you did it in a few lines.
synagogue of Satan is a great observation point.
Are you asking or guiding when you ask where the idea of Baphomet originates?
Thanks Theatreboy!
I've been following a lot of history as discussed by Robert Sepehr. I'm more into the historical facts he shares than the esoteric angle that also gets a lot of airtime.
He's an excellent source of ancient history and to date I haven't come across any of his peers critiquing his claims in a negative manner.
He has a lot of videos about the ancient peoples especially the history of the Middle East.
I'm not too much up to date with Baphomet but if vague memory serves I'm thinking ancient Babylon? Perhaps Canaan?
I'm going to to have to check now.
ETA: It's complicated. From Grok :
The modern image of Baphomet, as a hermaphroditic figure with both male and female attributes, sitting cross-legged with a torch on its head and caduceus in its lap, was popularized by the French occultist Eliphas Lévi in 1854. In his book "Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie," Lévi depicted Baphomet as an androgynous symbol of the equilibrium of opposites, embodying the synthesis of all contradictions.
Baphomet, while primarily known by that name, has been associated with several alternative names or interpretations over time, particularly in occult literature or historical contexts:
The Goat of Mendes: This name comes from Eliphas Lévi's association of Baphomet with the ancient Egyptian ram-god, Banebdjedet, who was worshiped in the city of Mendes. Lévi's depiction of Baphomet includes goat-like features, hence the connection.
Abufihamat: This is a supposed derivation from Arabic words, suggesting "Father of Understanding" or "Father of Wisdom." Some historians have speculated that "Baphomet" might be a corruption or misinterpretation of an Arabic phrase.
Mahomet: In some medieval texts, particularly during the trials of the Knights Templar, there were suggestions that "Baphomet" was a corruption of "Mahomet" (an old French spelling for Muhammad), linking it to perceived blasphemous or heretical practices.
The Sabbatic Goat: This term is sometimes used to refer to Baphomet, particularly in contexts dealing with witchcraft or the witches' sabbath, where the figure is seen as a symbol of the devil or an entity invoked in magical rites.
The Horned God: In modern Wicca and some neopagan traditions, aspects of Baphomet have been reinterpreted as or likened to the Horned God, a deity representing nature, fertility, and the cycle of life and death.
The Templar Idol: During the Templar trials, Baphomet was referred to as an idol that the Templars were accused of worshipping. This name reflects the historical narrative where Baphomet was described as a head or figure used in secret rituals.
The Black Goat: In occult and horror literature, particularly inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's "The Whisperer in Darkness," Baphomet is sometimes referred to as "The Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young," blending mythologies.
Jahbulon: Some conspiracy theories, particularly those involving Freemasonry, have linked Baphomet to "Jahbulon," a name allegedly used in certain Masonic rituals, though this connection is speculative and not backed by mainstream Masonic scholarship.
These names or aliases reflect different aspects of Baphomet's historical and esoteric significance, from medieval heresies to modern occult symbolism. Each name carries its own cultural and symbolic baggage, often reflecting the fears, curiosities, or spiritual explorations of different eras.
I'm thinking I got it mixed up with Baal's history.
