Baphomet Symbol - History, Meaning, and Occult Significance #234315 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts the modern Baphomet symbol popularized by Éliphas Lévi in the 19th century, combining Hermetic, alchemical, and Satanic iconography. The inverted pentagram encloses a hermaphroditic goat-headed figure with wings, flames, and the numbers “6” on its upper arms, representing the union of opposites and the microcosm-macrocosm relationship. Often associated with occult orders like the Order of the Temple of Satan and Thelema, it embodies enlightenment through transgression and self-mastery.

Used in occult, esoteric, and alternative spirituality websites; educational content on symbolism, religious studies, or comparative mythology; also appears in art, music, and media exploring counterculture themes. Matches user intent for symbolic interpretation, historical research, or visual reference in mystical contexts.