Sigil of Baphomet - Symbolism, History, and Occult Significance #1962276 (License: Personal Use)

This emblem, popularized by Éliphas Lévi in 1856, depicts a Sabbatic Goat with a human-like face, flanked by wings and enclosed in an inverted pentagram, symbolizing the union of opposites and the materialization of spiritual forces. The outer circle bears the Hebrew letters Yod-Heh-Vav-Heh (YHWH) at cardinal points and the Greek letter Sigma (Σ) at the base, representing divine names and alchemical principles. Often associated with LaVeyan Satanism and ceremonial magic, it serves as a focal point for ritual invocation and philosophical reflection.

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