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Here is your annotated guide to a variety of Satanic and related traditions, from religious Satanism to myths and misconceptions.
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Satanism
The types of Satanic religion explained, their practices and beliefs, Satanic history, dabbling, myths and misconceptions, and links to further resources.
Goat of Mendes
The skinny on a popular Satanic symbol.
Baphomet
It appears as a grotesque creature with the head of a goat and cloven hooves. It is the Baphomet, one of the most misunderstood religious symbols of all time. Learn the history and origin of this mysterious mascot of ritual magick.
The Left Hand Path- The Black Brothers
Aleister Crowley attempts to describe the "Black Brotherhood"; excerpted from Magick without tears
Satanism- Frequently asked questions
Some common questions about Satanism and Satanists answered- What is Satanism? Who practices it? What do Satanists believe, Ritual abuse questions, and more. For more topics, scroll down.
Lucifer vs. Satan
Are Satan and Lucifer distinct entities? You might be suprised.
What is Satanism?
A cheery, nine point introduction to traditional Satanism.
Satanic Panic
Links and resources on the subject of "Satanic Panic," modern witchhunts, 'satanic ritual abuse,' etc.
Satanic rituals and magick
Ritual magick from a Satanic perspective, plus ceremonies, holidays and observances, magickal theory, and more.
Essays on Satanism
Nearly two hundred collected essays on Satanism, Satanic belief, Magick & Ritual, Satanic lifestyles and philosophies, Symbolism, the nature of Lucifer, and more.
Inside the "Satan Scare" Industry
How "occult busting" has become a money-making industry.
Theistic Satanism
Theistic, or traditional Satanists, also known as Luciferians, believe that Satan is an actual living deity.
Who Serves Satan?
Despite the alarming title, this informative article from a University professor attempts to create profiles of various types of Satanists.
The Inverse pentagram
Anonymous article explains the most prevalent Satanic symbol.
Lucifer vs. Satan
Attacks the presumption that Satan and Lucifer are the same individual.
Satanism 101
Very well designed site (Very little use of red on black) Has a FAQ, and the letter to "Satanic youth" is commendable.
Satanism and the History of Wicca
Attempts to shed some light on the Ritual magick origins of Wicca, as well as dispell some myths.
Reverend Ventrue's Personal Satan
Profiles of Satanists, pictures, original poetry, and busy discussion forum.
The Left Hand Path and the Right hand path, defined
What differentiates the Satanic philosophy from others? Essay from Satanic Reds.
US Army Handbook for Chaplains
The US Government's take on Satanism. A very detailed and neutral survey of basic Satanic beliefs and practices.
Thelema and the Dark Doctrines
A comparison between Crowley's Thelemic doctrine and Satanic philosophy.
Dealing with Christians
Practical advice for warding off proselytization, from the Ordo Templi Satanis.
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