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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 Religious translations are often controversial. There’s usually some degree of dissent on how to interpret early texts, and texts about the Devil are no exception.

Lewis, James R. (2001a). Satanism Today: An Encyclopedia of Religion, Folklore, and Popular Culture. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-1-57607-292-9 . Retrieved 28 May 2020. The Church Father Origen of Alexandria ( c. 184 – c. 253), who was only aware of the actual text of these passages and not the original myths to which they refer, concluded in his treatise On the First Principles, which is preserved in a Latin translation by Tyrannius Rufinus, that neither of these verses could literally refer to a human being. [126] He concluded that Isaiah 14:12 is an allegory for Satan and that Ezekiel 28:12–15 is an allusion to "a certain Angel who had received the office of governing the nation of the Tyrians", but was hurled down to Earth after he was found to be corrupt. [127] [128] In his apologetic treatise Contra Celsum, however, Origen interprets both Isaiah 14:12 and Ezekiel 28:12–15 as referring to Satan. [129] According to Henry Ansgar Kelly, Origen seems to have adopted this new interpretation to refute unnamed persons who, perhaps under the influence of Zoroastrian radical dualism, believed "that Satan's original nature was Darkness." [130] The later Church Father Jerome ( c. 347 – 420), translator of the Latin Vulgate, accepted Origen's theory of Satan as a fallen angel [131] and wrote about it in his commentary on the Book of Isaiah. [131] In Christian tradition ever since, both Isaiah 14:12 [132] [133] and Ezekiel 28:12–15 have been understood as allegorically referring to Satan. [134] [135] For most Christians, Satan has been regarded as an angel who rebelled against God. [136] [133] Medieval Christians were known to adapt previously existing pagan iconography to suit depictions of Christian figures. [277] [273] Much of Satan's traditional iconography in Christianity appears to be derived from Pan, [277] [273] a rustic, goat-legged fertility god in ancient Greek religion. [277] [273] Early Christian writers such as Saint Jerome equated the Greek satyrs and the Roman fauns, whom Pan resembled, with demons. [277] [273] The Devil's pitchfork appears to have been adapted from the trident wielded by the Greek god Poseidon [273] and Satan's flame-like hair seems to have originated from the Egyptian god Bes. [273] By the High Middle Ages, Satan and devils appear in all works of Christian art: in paintings, sculptures, and on cathedrals. [279] Satan is usually depicted naked, [273] but his genitals are rarely shown and are often covered by animal furs. [273] The goat-like portrayal of Satan was especially closely associated with him in his role as the object of worship by sorcerers [280] and as the incubus, a demon believed to rape human women in their sleep. [280] van Luijk, Ruben (2016). Children of Lucifer: The Origins of Modern Religious Satanism. Oxford Studies in Western Esotericism. New York City: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-027512-9 . Retrieved 28 May 2020.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. Behrendt, Stephen C. (1983). The Moment of Explosion: Blake and the Illustration of Milton. U of Nebraska Press. p.437. ISBN 0803211694 . Retrieved 6 June 2008. 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. Theistic Luciferian groups are particularly inspired by Lucifer (from the Latin for ‘bearer of light’), who they may or may not equate with Satan. While some theologians believe the Son of the Dawn, Lucifer, and other names were actually used to refer to contemporary political figures, such as a Babylonian King, rather than a single spiritual entity [48] [49] (although on the surface the Bible explicitly refers to the King of Tyrus), those that believe it refers to Satan infer that by implication it also applies to the fall of Satan. [50] Satan is also identified by the Joy of Satan with the Sumerian god Enki and the Yazidi angel Melek Taus; [13] however, Introvigne (2016) himself remarks that their theistic Satanist interpretation of Enki derives from the writings of Zecharia Sitchin while the one about Melek Taus partially derives from the writings of Anton LaVey. [13] Values in theistic Satanism [ edit ] Éliphas Lévi's 19th-century drawing of the Baphomet (also known as the "Sabbatic Goat" or the Goat of Mendes), [51] adopted symbol of some left-hand-path systems, including some theistic Satanist groups. Hayman, Ronald (2003). Marquis de Sade: The Genius of Passion. Tauris Parke. pp.30–31. ISBN 9781860648946 . Retrieved 21 May 2008.

Satan, [a] also known as the Devil, [b] and sometimes also called Lucifer in Christianity, is an entity in Abrahamic religions that seduces humans into sin or falsehood. In Judaism, Satan is seen as an agent subservient to God, typically regarded as a metaphor for the yetzer hara, or "evil inclination". In Christianity and Islam, he is usually seen as a fallen angel or jinn who has rebelled against God, who nevertheless allows him temporary power over the fallen world and a host of demons. In the Quran, Shaitan, also known as Iblis, is an entity made of fire who was cast out of Heaven because he refused to bow before the newly created Adam and incites humans to sin by infecting their minds with waswās ("evil suggestions"). Archived copy". Archived from the original on 26 July 2015 . Retrieved 26 July 2015. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( link) Dissection. Interview with Jon Nödtveidt. June 2003". Metal Centre. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011 . Retrieved 30 November 2011.Mathews, Chris (2009). Modern Satanism: Anatomy of a Radical Subculture. Westport, Connecticut: Praeger Publishers. ISBN 978-0-313-36639-0 . Retrieved 28 May 2020. a b c d e f g h Christiano, Kevin J.; Kivisto, Peter; Swatos, William H. Jr., eds. (2015) [2002]. "Boundary Issues: Church, State, and New Religions – "Satanism" and Anti-Satanism". Sociology of Religion: Contemporary Developments (3rded.). Walnut Creek, California: AltaMira Press. pp.318–324. ISBN 978-1-4422-1691-4. LCCN 2001035412.

A sigil is a magical symbol, a symbol believed to hold connections to a greater supernatural power. Sigils are often related to Religion. 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. Klaits, Joseph (1985). Servants of Satan: The Age of the Witch Hunts. Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press. ISBN 0-253-20422-4. JSTOR j.ctt16xwc16 . Retrieved 28 May 2020. Frankfurter, D (2006). Evil Incarnate: Rumors of Demonic Conspiracy and Ritual Abuse in History. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. ISBN 0-691-11350-5.

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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. 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.