{"product_id":"baphomet-revealed-mysteries-and-magic-of-the-sacred-icon-9781637480199","title":"Baphomet Revealed: Mysteries and Magic of the Sacred Icon","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat is Baphomet? This comprehensive and accessible history sets the record straight on this captivating icon of the occult.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Baphomet, often misunderstood and cloaked in misinterpretations, has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness, standing at the crossroads of the occult, religion, and the quest for arcane knowledge. This provocative entity, existing simultaneously as myth, magick, and symbol, demands an exploration not bound by the confines of a single discipline or perspective. \u003ci\u003eBaphomet Revealed \u003c\/i\u003esets out to undertake this multifaceted exploration. Over the years, Baphomet has been called a demon, deity, and the devil himself, but Baphomet is none of these. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Baphomet's origins are as elusive as its symbolic form, yet we begin our inquiry with the Templars, where the name Baphomet was perhaps first uttered or misunderstood as a distortion of the name of the prophet Muhammad. We trace Baphomet's course through history, their intersections with Gnostic thought, Freemasonry, the teachings of Aleister Crowley, and the myriad occult groups that have drawn upon their potent symbolism. While Baphomet has often been misconstrued as a demonic figure, the figure is, in reality, a symbol--a complex cipher holding within its form the keys to profound philosophical and esoteric truths. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Baphomet Revealed \u003c\/i\u003ewill take readers on a journey that weaves together the threads of history, symbolism, and esoteric philosophy, unraveling the tapestry of Baphomet's enduring mystique. Such a journey would be incomplete without acknowledging the essential contribution of Eliphas Lévi, whose conceptualization of Baphomet has profoundly shaped our modern image of this occult icon. Lévi's Baphomet, far removed from demonic caricature, emerges as an emblem of equilibrium--a harmony of opposing forces and a mirror to the universe's inherent dualism and an icon of equity and gender equality. References will be drawn extensively from primary sources. The inclusion of historical depictions and magical seals associated with Baphomet will provide a visual companion to the text, inviting readers to engage with the symbol directly. By melding rigorous academic inquiry with a spirit of open-minded exploration, \u003ci\u003eBaphomet \u003c\/i\u003eaims to shed new light on this shadowy figure, illuminating Baphomet's proper place in the annals of human thought and spiritual endeavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New Page Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781637480199\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192","brand":"Heather Lynn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44561472585909,"sku":"9781637480199","price":15.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_4dd1f15f-ce93-4814-9fcd-7fb156f4b085.jpg?v=1723525671","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/baphomet-revealed-mysteries-and-magic-of-the-sacred-icon-9781637480199","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}