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	*Von Hammer also suggested derivation from the Hebrew ''Maphtah Bet Yahweh'', "The Key to the House of God."		*Von Hammer also suggested derivation from the Hebrew ''Maphtah Bet Yahweh'', "The Key to the House of God."
	*Lévi proposed that the name was composed from a series of abbreviations: 'Temp. ohp. Ab.' which originates from Latin ''Templi omnium hominum pacis abhas,'' meaning "the father of universal peace among men."		*Lévi proposed that the name was composed from a series of abbreviations: 'Temp. ohp. Ab.' which originates from Latin ''Templi omnium hominum pacis abhas,'' meaning "the father of universal peace among men."
	*In ~~the~~ Amalantrah Working (1918) Crowley reached the conclusion that the name should be spelled BAFOMIThR, signifying "Father Mithras."		*In [[The Amalantrah Working]] (1918) Crowley reached the conclusion that the name should be spelled BAFOMIThR, signifying "Father Mithras."
	*More recently, Idries Shah has pointed to the Arabic ''Abufihamet'' (pronounced ''Bufihimat'' in Moorish Spanish), meaning "Father of Understanding."		*More recently, Idries Shah has pointed to the Arabic ''Abufihamet'' (pronounced ''Bufihimat'' in Moorish Spanish), meaning "Father of Understanding."

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	*Von Hammer derived it from the Greek words ''Baphe'' and ''Metis''. The two words together mean "Baptism of Wisdom."		*Von Hammer derived it from the Greek words ''Baphe'' and ''Metis''. The two words together mean "Baptism of Wisdom."
	*Many commentators have concluded that it is a deformation of the Latinised "Mahomet," a mediæval European rendering of [[Muhammad]] (مُحَمَد), the name of the [[Prophet]] of [[Islam]].		*Many commentators have concluded that it is a deformation of the Latinised "Mahomet," a mediæval European rendering of [[Mohammed\|Muhammad]] (مُحَمَد), the name of the [[Prophet]] of [[Islam]].
	*Idries Shah proposed that "Baphomet" may actually derive from the Arabic word ابو فهمة Abufihamat, meaning "The Father of Understanding," and associated with [[Sufism]].		*Idries Shah proposed that "Baphomet" may actually derive from the Arabic word ابو فهمة Abufihamat, meaning "The Father of Understanding," and associated with [[Sufism]].
	*Von Hammer also suggested derivation from the Hebrew ''Maphtah Bet Yahweh'', "The Key to the House of God."		*Von Hammer also suggested derivation from the Hebrew ''Maphtah Bet Yahweh'', "The Key to the House of God."

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	Many theories exist as to the origin of the term, including:		Many theories exist as to the origin of the term, including:

	*Von Hammer derived it from the Greek words ''Baphe'' and ''Metis''. The two words together mean "Baptism of Wisdom".		*Von Hammer derived it from the Greek words ''Baphe'' and ''Metis''. The two words together mean "Baptism of Wisdom."
	*Many commentators have concluded that it is a deformation of the Latinised "Mahomet", a mediæval European rendering of [[Muhammad]] (مُحَمَد), the name of the [[Prophet]] of [[Islam]].		*Many commentators have concluded that it is a deformation of the Latinised "Mahomet," a mediæval European rendering of [[Muhammad]] (مُحَمَد), the name of the [[Prophet]] of [[Islam]].
	*Idries Shah proposed that "Baphomet" may actually derive from the Arabic word ابو فهمة Abufihamat, meaning "The Father of Understanding," and associated with [[Sufism]].		*Idries Shah proposed that "Baphomet" may actually derive from the Arabic word ابو فهمة Abufihamat, meaning "The Father of Understanding," and associated with [[Sufism]].
	*Von Hammer also suggested derivation from the Hebrew ''Maphtah Bet Yahweh'', "The Key to the House of God."		*Von Hammer also suggested derivation from the Hebrew ''Maphtah Bet Yahweh'', "The Key to the House of God."
	*Lévi proposed that the name was composed from a series of abbreviations: 'Temp. ohp. Ab.' which originates from Latin ''Templi omnium hominum pacis abhas,'' meaning "the father of universal peace among men."		*Lévi proposed that the name was composed from a series of abbreviations: 'Temp. ohp. Ab.' which originates from Latin ''Templi omnium hominum pacis abhas,'' meaning "the father of universal peace among men."
	*In the Amalantrah Working (1918) Crowley reached the conclusion that the name should be spelled BAFOMIThR, signifying "Father Mithras."		*In the Amalantrah Working (1918) Crowley reached the conclusion that the name should be spelled BAFOMIThR, signifying "Father Mithras."
	*More recently, Idries Shah has pointed to the Arabic ''Abufihamet'' (pronounced ''Bufihimat'' in Moorish Spanish), ~~menaing~~ "Father of Understanding."		*More recently, Idries Shah has pointed to the Arabic ''Abufihamet'' (pronounced ''Bufihimat'' in Moorish Spanish), meaning "Father of Understanding."

	==References==		==References==

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	==Baphomet and the Knights Templar==		==Baphomet and the Knights Templar==

	'''Baphomet''' first became known when the [[Knights Templar]] were tried for blasphemy, homosexuality, and devil worship by the Inquisition in the 13th century. According to confessions given by members, Baphomet was an idol that ~~either~~ took the form of a large head or a cat. Based on the various testimonies of the Templars, no precise description of Baphomet came to light. It is even possible that Baphomet never existed at all for the Knights, or that multiple idols might have been involved.		'''Baphomet''' first became known when the [[Knights Templar]] were tried for blasphemy, homosexuality, and devil worship by the Inquisition in the 13th century. According to confessions given by members, Baphomet was an idol that took the form of either a large head or a cat. Based on the various testimonies of the Templars, no precise description of Baphomet came to light. It is even possible that Baphomet never existed at all for the Knights, or that multiple idols might have been involved.

	==Baphomet and Eliphas Lévi==		==Baphomet and Eliphas Lévi==

	Baphomet gained new fame with the 19th century mystic [[Eliphas Levi\|Eliphas Lévi]], who drew the now infamous image that is often taken for the modern Christian version of [[Satan]]. However, Lévi did not believe that Baphomet was in any way equal to this Devil, saying this icon "cannot be confounded with fabulous images of Satan." ~~Futher~~, he says "But the adorers of [Baphomet] do not consider...that it is a representation of the devil; on the contrary, for them it is that of the god [[Pan]], the god of our modern schools of philosophy...the god of the primitive [[Gnosticism\|Gnostic]] schools" (Levi, 1995, p. 308).		Baphomet gained new fame with the 19th century mystic [[Eliphas Levi\|Eliphas Lévi]], who drew the now infamous image that is often taken for the modern Christian version of [[Satan]]. However, Lévi did not believe that Baphomet was in any way equal to this Devil, saying this icon "cannot be confounded with fabulous images of Satan." Further, he says "But the adorers of [Baphomet] do not consider...that it is a representation of the devil; on the contrary, for them it is that of the god [[Pan]], the god of our modern schools of philosophy...the god of the primitive [[Gnosticism\|Gnostic]] schools" (Levi, 1995, p. 308).

	According to Levi, Baphomet was symbolic of what he called the [[Great Magical Agent]], which can be defined as the universal life-force. This Astral Light is also the force that adepts use in magical operations. Common analogies are the [[Hinduism\|Hindu]] [[Kundalini]] and the [[First Matter]] of [[alchemy]].		According to Levi, Baphomet was symbolic of what he called the [[Great Magical Agent]], which can be defined as the universal life-force. This Astral Light is also the force that adepts use in magical operations. Common analogies are the [[Hinduism\|Hindu]] [[Kundalini]] and the [[First Matter]] of [[alchemy]].
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	[[Aleister Crowley\|Crowley]] said that Baphomet was representative of the [[Babe in the Egg]], or the original being, which was bisexual, and symbolized "arcane perfection" (Crowley 1997). He further says of Baphomet, "this Goat is called also Strength, and standeth at the Meridian at the Sunrise of Spring, and it is his Nature to leap upon the Mountains. So therefore is he a symbol of true [[Magick]]" (Crowley 1995).		[[Aleister Crowley\|Crowley]] said that Baphomet was representative of the [[Babe in the Egg]], or the original being, which was bisexual, and symbolized "arcane perfection" (Crowley 1997). He further says of Baphomet, "this Goat is called also Strength, and standeth at the Meridian at the Sunrise of Spring, and it is his Nature to leap upon the Mountains. So therefore is he a symbol of true [[Magick]]" (Crowley 1995).

	In ''The Book of Lies'' (1913), the 33rd chapter is entitled "Baphomet." It puports to transmit [[Knights Templar\|Templar]] Grand Master [[Jacobus Burgundus Molensis\|Jacques DeMolay's]] description of God under the figure of the double-headed eagle used as a symbol of Scottish Rite [[Freemasonry]]. It also alludes to "the GOD that is ass-headed," leaving it unclear whether Baphomet is to be identified with either, neither or both the eagle and the ass-headed figures.		In ''The Book of Lies'' (1913), the 33rd chapter is entitled "Baphomet." It puports to transmit [[Knights Templar\|Templar]] Grand Master [[Jacobus Burgundus Molensis\|Jacques DeMolay's]] description of God under the figure of the double-headed eagle used as a symbol of Scottish Rite [[Freemasonry]]. It also alludes to "the GOD that is ass-headed," leaving it unclear whether Baphomet is to be identified with either, neither, or both the eagle and the ass-headed figures.

	In the ''Book of Thoth'' (1981), Crowley identifies Baphomet with the [[Tarot]] card "[[Tarot:The Devil\|The Devil]]" and attributes him to the Greek god Pan, the All-Begetter. In this context, Baphomet represents the "creative energy in its most material form...the divine madness of Spring" where he is exalted in the manifested, material world — a supreme appreciator of existence and the power of creation.		In the ''Book of Thoth'' (1981), Crowley identifies Baphomet with the [[Tarot]] card "[[Tarot:The Devil\|The Devil]]" and attributes him to the Greek god Pan, the All-Begetter. In this context, Baphomet represents the "creative energy in its most material form...the divine madness of Spring" where he is exalted in the manifested, material world — a supreme appreciator of existence and the power of creation.

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[[Image:Baphomet_small.jpg|right]]

==Baphomet and the Knights Templar==

'''Baphomet''' first became known when the [[Knights Templar]] were tried for blasphemy, homosexuality, and devil worship by the Inquisition in the 13th century. According to confessions given by members, Baphomet was an idol that either took the form of a large head or a cat. Based on the various testimonies of the Templars, no precise description of Baphomet came to light. It is even possible that Baphomet never existed at all for the Knights, or that multiple idols might have been involved.

==Baphomet and Eliphas Lévi==

Baphomet gained new fame with the 19th century mystic [[Eliphas Levi|Eliphas Lévi]], who drew the now infamous image that is often taken for the modern Christian version of [[Satan]]. However, Lévi did not believe that Baphomet was in any way equal to this Devil, saying this icon "cannot be confounded with fabulous images of Satan." Futher, he says "But the adorers of [Baphomet] do not consider...that it is a representation of the devil; on the contrary, for them it is that of the god [[Pan]], the god of our modern schools of philosophy...the god of the primitive [[Gnosticism|Gnostic]] schools" (Levi, 1995, p. 308).

According to Levi, Baphomet was symbolic of what he called the [[Great Magical Agent]], which can be defined as the universal life-force. This Astral Light is also the force that adepts use in magical operations. Common analogies are the [[Hinduism|Hindu]] [[Kundalini]] and the [[First Matter]] of [[alchemy]].

In ''Transcendal Magic,'' Lévi explains the symbolism of his famous drawing:

:"Moreover, the sign of occultism is made with both hands, pointing upward to the white moon of [[Chesed]], and downward to the black moon of [[Geburah]]. This sign expresses the perfect concord between mercy and justice. One of the arms is feminine and other masculine, as in the [[Androgyne]] of Khunrath, whose attributes we have combined with those of our goat, since they are one and the same symbol. The torch of intelligence burning between the horns is the magical light of universal equilibrium; it is also the type of soul exalted above matter, as the flame cleaves to the torch. The monstrous head of the animal expresses horror of sin, for which the mateial agent, alone responsible, must alone and for ever bear the penalty, because the soul is impassible in its nature and can suffer only by materialising. The [[caduceus]], which replaces the generative organ, represents eternal life; the scale-covered belly tyifies water; the circle above it is the atmosphere; the feathers still higher up signify the volatile; lastly, humanity is depicted by the two breasts and the androgyne arms of this [[sphinx]] of the [[occult]] sciences" (Levi, 1995, p. 309).

==Other Aspects==

===The Gnostic Creed===

Baphomet is listed within the [[Gnostic Creed]] of the [[Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica]] (the eccesiastical arm of [[Ordo Templi Orientis]]). The relevant article of the Creed is as follows: "And I believe in the [[Lion-Serpent|Serpent and the Lion]], [[Mystery of Mystery]], in His name Baphomet."

===Aleister Crowley===

[[Aleister Crowley|Crowley]] said that Baphomet was representative of the [[Babe in the Egg]], or the original being, which was bisexual, and symbolized "arcane perfection" (Crowley 1997). He further says of Baphomet, "this Goat is called also Strength, and standeth at the Meridian at the Sunrise of Spring, and it is his Nature to leap upon the Mountains. So therefore is he a symbol of true [[Magick]]" (Crowley 1995).

In ''The Book of Lies'' (1913), the 33rd chapter is entitled "Baphomet." It puports to transmit [[Knights Templar|Templar]] Grand Master [[Jacobus Burgundus Molensis|Jacques DeMolay's]] description of God under the figure of the double-headed eagle used as a symbol of Scottish Rite [[Freemasonry]]. It also alludes to "the GOD that is ass-headed," leaving it unclear whether Baphomet is to be identified with either, neither or both the eagle and the ass-headed figures.

In the ''Book of Thoth'' (1981), Crowley identifies Baphomet with the [[Tarot]] card "[[Tarot:The Devil|The Devil]]" and attributes him to the Greek god Pan, the All-Begetter. In this context, Baphomet represents the "creative energy in its most material form...the divine madness of Spring" where he is exalted in the manifested, material world — a supreme appreciator of existence and the power of creation.

The name Baphomet was taken by Aleister Crowley when he became the Outer Head of the Order (or OHO) for OTO.

===Origins of the Name===

Many theories exist as to the origin of the term, including:

*Von Hammer derived it from the Greek words ''Baphe'' and ''Metis''. The two words together mean "Baptism of Wisdom".
*Many commentators have concluded that it is a deformation of the Latinised "Mahomet", a mediæval European rendering of [[Muhammad]] (مُحَمَد), the name of the [[Prophet]] of [[Islam]].
*Idries Shah proposed that "Baphomet" may actually derive from the Arabic word ابو فهمة Abufihamat, meaning "The Father of Understanding," and associated with [[Sufism]].
*Von Hammer also suggested derivation from the Hebrew ''Maphtah Bet Yahweh'', "The Key to the House of God."
*Lévi proposed that the name was composed from a series of abbreviations: 'Temp. ohp. Ab.' which originates from Latin ''Templi omnium hominum pacis abhas,'' meaning "the father of universal peace among men."
*In the Amalantrah Working (1918) Crowley reached the conclusion that the name should be spelled BAFOMIThR, signifying "Father Mithras."
*More recently, Idries Shah has pointed to the Arabic ''Abufihamet'' (pronounced ''Bufihimat'' in Moorish Spanish), menaing "Father of Understanding."

==References==

*Apiryon and Helena. (1995). ''Mystery of Mystery: A Primer of Ecclesiastical Gnosticism.'' Berkeley, California: Red Flame.
*Levi, Eliphas. (1995). ''Transcendental Magic.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1997). ''Magick.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.
*___. (1995). ''Liber Aleph.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.
*___. (1981). ''The Book of Thoth.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.
*___. (1913). ''The Book of Lies.''
*Some parts of this article were adapted from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baphomet Baphomet], retrieved June 8, 2004.

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	==Baphomet and the Knights Templar==		==Baphomet and the Knights Templar==

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	==Baphomet and Eliphas Lévi==		==Baphomet and Eliphas Lévi==

	Baphomet gained new fame with the 19th century mystic [[Eliphas Levi]], who drew the now infamous image that is often taken for the modern Christian version of [[Satan]]. However, Lévi did not believe that Baphomet was in any way equal to this Devil, saying this icon "cannot be confounded with fabulous images of Satan." Futher, he says "But the adorers of [Baphomet] do not consider...that it is a representation of the devil; on the contrary, for them it is that of the god [[Pan]], the god of our modern schools of philosophy...the god of the primitive [[Gnosticism\|Gnostic]] schools" (Levi, 1995, p. 308).		Baphomet gained new fame with the 19th century mystic [[Eliphas Levi\|Eliphas Lévi]], who drew the now infamous image that is often taken for the modern Christian version of [[Satan]]. However, Lévi did not believe that Baphomet was in any way equal to this Devil, saying this icon "cannot be confounded with fabulous images of Satan." Futher, he says "But the adorers of [Baphomet] do not consider...that it is a representation of the devil; on the contrary, for them it is that of the god [[Pan]], the god of our modern schools of philosophy...the god of the primitive [[Gnosticism\|Gnostic]] schools" (Levi, 1995, p. 308).

	According to Levi, Baphomet was symbolic of what he called the [[Great Magical Agent]], which can be defined as the universal life-force. This Astral Light is also the force that adepts use in magical operations. Common analogies are the [[Hinduism\|Hindu]] [[Kundalini]] and the [[First Matter]] of [[alchemy]].		According to Levi, Baphomet was symbolic of what he called the [[Great Magical Agent]], which can be defined as the universal life-force. This Astral Light is also the force that adepts use in magical operations. Common analogies are the [[Hinduism\|Hindu]] [[Kundalini]] and the [[First Matter]] of [[alchemy]].
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	In ''Transcendal Magic,'' Lévi explains the symbolism of his famous drawing:		In ''Transcendal Magic,'' Lévi explains the symbolism of his famous drawing:

	:"Moreover, the sign of occultism is made with both hands, pointing upward to the white moon of [[Chesed]], and downward to the black moon of [[Geburah]]. This sign expresses the perfect concord between mercy and justice. One of the arms is feminine and other masculine, as in the [[Androgyne]] of Khunrath, whose attributes we have combined with those of our goat, since they are one and the same symbol. The torch of intelligence burning between the horns is the magical light of universal equilibrium; it is also the type of soul exalted above matter, as the flame cleaves to the torch. The monstrous head of the animal expresses horror of sin, for which the mateial agent, alone responsible, must alone and for ever bear the penalty, because the soul is impassible in its nature and can suffer only by materialising. The caduceus, which replaces the generative organ, represents eternal life; the scale-covered belly tyifies water; the circle above it is the atmosphere; the feathers still higher up signify the volatile; lastly, humanity is depicted by the two breasts and the androgyne arms of this sphinx of the occult sciences" (Levi, 1995, p. 309).		:"Moreover, the sign of occultism is made with both hands, pointing upward to the white moon of [[Chesed]], and downward to the black moon of [[Geburah]]. This sign expresses the perfect concord between mercy and justice. One of the arms is feminine and other masculine, as in the [[Androgyne]] of Khunrath, whose attributes we have combined with those of our goat, since they are one and the same symbol. The torch of intelligence burning between the horns is the magical light of universal equilibrium; it is also the type of soul exalted above matter, as the flame cleaves to the torch. The monstrous head of the animal expresses horror of sin, for which the mateial agent, alone responsible, must alone and for ever bear the penalty, because the soul is impassible in its nature and can suffer only by materialising. The [[caduceus]], which replaces the generative organ, represents eternal life; the scale-covered belly tyifies water; the circle above it is the atmosphere; the feathers still higher up signify the volatile; lastly, humanity is depicted by the two breasts and the androgyne arms of this [[sphinx]] of the [[occult]] sciences" (Levi, 1995, p. 309).


	==Other Aspects==		==Other Aspects==
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	===The Gnostic Creed===		===The Gnostic Creed===

	Baphomet is listed within the [[Gnostic Creed]] of the [[Ecclesia ~~Gnsotica~~ Catholica]] (the eccesiastical arm of [[Ordo Templi Orientis]]). The relevant article of the Creed is as follows: "And I believe in [[~~the~~ Serpent and the Lion]], [[Mystery of Mystery]], in His name Baphomet."		Baphomet is listed within the [[Gnostic Creed]] of the [[Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica]] (the eccesiastical arm of [[Ordo Templi Orientis]]). The relevant article of the Creed is as follows: "And I believe in the [[Lion-Serpent\|Serpent and the Lion]], [[Mystery of Mystery]], in His name Baphomet."

	===Aleister Crowley===		===Aleister Crowley===

	[[Aleister Crowley\|Crowley]] said that Baphomet was representitive of [[~~the~~ Babe in the Egg]], or the original being, which was bisexual, and symbolized "arcane perfection" (Crowley 1997). He further says of Baphomet, "this Goat is called also Strength, and standeth at the Meridian at the Sunrise of Spring, and it is his Nature to leap upon the Mountains. So therefore is he a symbol of true Magick" (Crowley 1995).		[[Aleister Crowley\|Crowley]] said that Baphomet was representitive of the [[Babe in the Egg]], or the original being, which was bisexual, and symbolized "arcane perfection" (Crowley 1997). He further says of Baphomet, "this Goat is called also Strength, and standeth at the Meridian at the Sunrise of Spring, and it is his Nature to leap upon the Mountains. So therefore is he a symbol of true [[Magick]]" (Crowley 1995).

	In ''The Book of Lies'' (1913), the 33rd chapter is entitled "Baphomet." It puports to transmit [[Knights Templar\|Templar]] Grand Master [[Jacques DeMolay]]'s description of God under the figure of the double-headed eagle used as a symbol of Scottish Rite [[Freemasonry]]. It also alludes to "the GOD that is ass-headed," leaving it unclear whether Baphomet is to be identified with either, neither or both the eagle and the ass-headed figures.		In ''The Book of Lies'' (1913), the 33rd chapter is entitled "Baphomet." It puports to transmit [[Knights Templar\|Templar]] Grand Master [[Jacobus Burgundus Molensis\|Jacques DeMolay's]] description of God under the figure of the double-headed eagle used as a symbol of Scottish Rite [[Freemasonry]]. It also alludes to "the GOD that is ass-headed," leaving it unclear whether Baphomet is to be identified with either, neither or both the eagle and the ass-headed figures.

	In the ''Book of Thoth'' (1981), Crowley identifies Baphomet with the card "The Devil" and attributes him to the Greek god Pan, the All-Begetter. In this context, Baphomet represents the "creative energy in its most material form...the divine madness of Spring" where he is exalted in the manifested, material world—a supreme appreciator of existance and the power of creation.		In the ''Book of Thoth'' (1981), Crowley identifies Baphomet with the [[Tarot]] card "[[Tarot:The Devil\|The Devil]]" and attributes him to the Greek god Pan, the All-Begetter. In this context, Baphomet represents the "creative energy in its most material form...the divine madness of Spring" where he is exalted in the manifested, material world—a supreme appreciator of existance and the power of creation.

	The name Baphomet was taken by Aleister Crowley when he became the [[Outer Head of the Order]] (or OHO) for OTO.		The name Baphomet was taken by Aleister Crowley when he became the Outer Head of the Order (or OHO) for OTO.

	===Origins of the Name===		===Origins of the Name===
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	*Many commentators have concluded that it is a deformation of the Latinised "Mahomet", a mediæval European rendering of [[Muhammad]] (مُحَمَد), the name of the [[Prophet]] of [[Islam]].		*Many commentators have concluded that it is a deformation of the Latinised "Mahomet", a mediæval European rendering of [[Muhammad]] (مُحَمَد), the name of the [[Prophet]] of [[Islam]].
	*Idries Shah proposed that "Baphomet" may actually derive from the Arabic word ابو فهمة Abufihamat, meaning "The Father of Understanding," and associated with [[Sufism]].		*Idries Shah proposed that "Baphomet" may actually derive from the Arabic word ابو فهمة Abufihamat, meaning "The Father of Understanding," and associated with [[Sufism]].
	*Von Hammer also suggested derivation from the Hebrew ~~<i>~~Maphtah Bet Yahweh~~</i>~~, "The Key to the House of God."		*Von Hammer also suggested derivation from the Hebrew ''Maphtah Bet Yahweh'', "The Key to the House of God."
	*Lévi proposed that the name was composed from a series of abbreviations: 'Temp. ohp. Ab.' which originates from Latin ''Templi omnium hominum pacis abhas,'' meaning "the father of universal peace among men."		*Lévi proposed that the name was composed from a series of abbreviations: 'Temp. ohp. Ab.' which originates from Latin ''Templi omnium hominum pacis abhas,'' meaning "the father of universal peace among men."
	*In the Amalantrah Working (1918) Crowley reached the conclusion that the name should be spelled BAFOMIThR, signifying "Father Mithras."		*In the Amalantrah Working (1918) Crowley reached the conclusion that the name should be spelled BAFOMIThR, signifying "Father Mithras."
	*More recently, Idries Shah has pointed to the Arabic ~~<i>~~Abufihamet~~</i>~~ (pronounced ~~<i>~~Bufihimat~~</i>~~ in Moorish Spanish), menaing "Father of Understanding."		*More recently, Idries Shah has pointed to the Arabic ''Abufihamet'' (pronounced ''Bufihimat'' in Moorish Spanish), menaing "Father of Understanding."

	==References==		==References==
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	*Levi, Eliphas. (1995). ''Transcendental Magic.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.		*Levi, Eliphas. (1995). ''Transcendental Magic.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.
	*Crowley, Aleister. (1997). ''Magick.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.		*Crowley, Aleister. (1997). ''Magick.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.
	*~~Crowley, Aleister~~. (1995). ''Liber Aleph.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.		*___. (1995). ''Liber Aleph.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.
	*~~Crowley, Aleister~~. (1981). ''The Book of Thoth.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.		*___. (1981). ''The Book of Thoth.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.
	*~~Crowley, Aleister~~. (1913). ''The Book of Lies.''		*___. (1913). ''The Book of Lies.''
	*Some parts of this article were adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baphomet, retrieved June 8, 2004.		*Some parts of this article were adapted from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baphomet Baphomet], retrieved June 8, 2004.

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	==Baphomet and Eliphas Lévi==		==Baphomet and Eliphas Lévi==

	Baphomet gained new fame with the 19th century mystic [[Eliphas Levi]], who drew the now infamous image that is often taken for the modern Christian version of Satan. However, Lévi did not believe that Baphomet was in any way equal to this Devil, saying this icon "cannot be confounded with fabulous images of Satan." Futher, he says "But the adorers of [Baphomet] do not consider...that it is a representation of the devil; on the contrary, for ~~themit~~ is that of the god Pan, the god of our modern schools of philosophy...the god of the primitive Gnostic schools" (Levi, 1995, p. 308).		Baphomet gained new fame with the 19th century mystic [[Eliphas Levi]], who drew the now infamous image that is often taken for the modern Christian version of [[Satan]]. However, Lévi did not believe that Baphomet was in any way equal to this Devil, saying this icon "cannot be confounded with fabulous images of Satan." Futher, he says "But the adorers of [Baphomet] do not consider...that it is a representation of the devil; on the contrary, for them it is that of the god [[Pan]], the god of our modern schools of philosophy...the god of the primitive [[Gnosticism\|Gnostic]] schools" (Levi, 1995, p. 308).

	According to Levi, Baphomet was symbolic of what he called the [[Great Magical Agent]], which can be defined as the universal life-force. This Astral Light is also the force that adepts use in magical operations. Common analogies are the Hindu [[Kundalini]] and the [[First Matter]] of [[alchemy]].		According to Levi, Baphomet was symbolic of what he called the [[Great Magical Agent]], which can be defined as the universal life-force. This Astral Light is also the force that adepts use in magical operations. Common analogies are the [[Hinduism\|Hindu]] [[Kundalini]] and the [[First Matter]] of [[alchemy]].

	In ''Transcendal Magic,'' Lévi explains the symbolism of his famous drawing:		In ''Transcendal Magic,'' Lévi explains the symbolism of his famous drawing:

	~~<blockquote>~~"Moreover, the sign of occultism is made with both hands, pointing upward to the white moon of [[Chesed]], and downward to the black moon of [[Geburah]]. This sign expresses the perfect concord between mercy and justice. One of the arms is feminine and other masculine, as in the [[Androgyne]] of Khunrath, whose attributes we have combined with those of our goat, since they are one and the same symbol. The torch of intelligence burning between the horns is the magical light of universal equilibrium; it is also the type of soul exalted above matter, as the flame cleaves to the torch. The monstrous head of the animal expresses horror of sin, for which the mateial agent, alone responsible, must alone and for ever bear the penalty, because the soul is impassible in its nature and can suffer only by materialising. The caduceus, which replaces the generative organ, represents eternal life; the scale-covered belly tyifies water; the circle above it is the atmosphere; the feathers still higher up signify the volatile; lastly, humanity is depicted by the two breasts and the androgyne arms of this sphinx of the occult sciences" (Levi, 1995, p. 309).~~</blockquote>~~		:"Moreover, the sign of occultism is made with both hands, pointing upward to the white moon of [[Chesed]], and downward to the black moon of [[Geburah]]. This sign expresses the perfect concord between mercy and justice. One of the arms is feminine and other masculine, as in the [[Androgyne]] of Khunrath, whose attributes we have combined with those of our goat, since they are one and the same symbol. The torch of intelligence burning between the horns is the magical light of universal equilibrium; it is also the type of soul exalted above matter, as the flame cleaves to the torch. The monstrous head of the animal expresses horror of sin, for which the mateial agent, alone responsible, must alone and for ever bear the penalty, because the soul is impassible in its nature and can suffer only by materialising. The caduceus, which replaces the generative organ, represents eternal life; the scale-covered belly tyifies water; the circle above it is the atmosphere; the feathers still higher up signify the volatile; lastly, humanity is depicted by the two breasts and the androgyne arms of this sphinx of the occult sciences" (Levi, 1995, p. 309).


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	===Aleister Crowley===		===Aleister Crowley===

	Crowley said that Baphomet was representitive of [[the Babe in the Egg]], or the original being, which was bisexual, and symbolized "arcane perfection" (Crowley 1997). He further says of Baphomet, "this Goat is called also Strength, and standeth at the Meridian at the Sunrise of Spring, and it is his Nature to leap upon the Mountains. So therefore is he a symbol of true Magick" (Crowley 1995).		[[Aleister Crowley\|Crowley]] said that Baphomet was representitive of [[the Babe in the Egg]], or the original being, which was bisexual, and symbolized "arcane perfection" (Crowley 1997). He further says of Baphomet, "this Goat is called also Strength, and standeth at the Meridian at the Sunrise of Spring, and it is his Nature to leap upon the Mountains. So therefore is he a symbol of true Magick" (Crowley 1995).

	In ''The Book of Lies'' (1913), the 33rd chapter is entitled "Baphomet." It puports to transmit Templar Grand Master Jacques DeMolay's description of God under the figure of the double-headed eagle used as a symbol of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. It also alludes to "the GOD that is ass-headed," leaving it unclear whether Baphomet is to be identified with either, neither or both the eagle and the ass-headed figures.		In ''The Book of Lies'' (1913), the 33rd chapter is entitled "Baphomet." It puports to transmit [[Knights Templar\|Templar]] Grand Master [[Jacques DeMolay]]'s description of God under the figure of the double-headed eagle used as a symbol of Scottish Rite [[Freemasonry]]. It also alludes to "the GOD that is ass-headed," leaving it unclear whether Baphomet is to be identified with either, neither or both the eagle and the ass-headed figures.

	In the ''Book of Thoth'' (1981), Crowley identifies Baphomet with the card "The Devil" and attributes him to the Greek god [[Pan]], the [[All-Begetter]]. In this context, Baphomet represents the "creative energy in its most material form...the divine madness of Spring" where he is exalted in the manifested, material world—a supreme appreciator of existance and the power of creation.		In the ''Book of Thoth'' (1981), Crowley identifies Baphomet with the card "The Devil" and attributes him to the Greek god Pan, the All-Begetter. In this context, Baphomet represents the "creative energy in its most material form...the divine madness of Spring" where he is exalted in the manifested, material world—a supreme appreciator of existance and the power of creation.

	The name Baphomet was taken by Aleister Crowley when he became the [[Outer Head of the Order]] (or OHO) for [[OTO]].		The name Baphomet was taken by Aleister Crowley when he became the [[Outer Head of the Order]] (or OHO) for OTO.

	===Origins of the Name===		===Origins of the Name===
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	Many theories exist as to the origin of the term, including:		Many theories exist as to the origin of the term, including:

	Von Hammer derived it from the Greek words ''Baphe'' and ''Metis''. The two words together mean "Baptism of Wisdom".		*Von Hammer derived it from the Greek words ''Baphe'' and ''Metis''. The two words together mean "Baptism of Wisdom".
			*Many commentators have concluded that it is a deformation of the Latinised "Mahomet", a mediæval European rendering of [[Muhammad]] (مُحَمَد), the name of the [[Prophet]] of [[Islam]].
	Many commentators have concluded that it is a deformation of the Latinised "Mahomet", a mediæval European rendering of Muhammad (مُحَمَد), the name of the Prophet of Islam.		*Idries Shah proposed that "Baphomet" may actually derive from the Arabic word ابو فهمة Abufihamat, meaning "The Father of Understanding," and associated with [[Sufism]].
			*Von Hammer also suggested derivation from the Hebrew <i>Maphtah Bet Yahweh</i>, "The Key to the House of God."
	Idries Shah proposed that "Baphomet" may actually derive from the Arabic word ابو فهمة Abufihamat, meaning "The Father of Understanding," and associated with [[Sufism]].		*Lévi proposed that the name was composed from a series of abbreviations: 'Temp. ohp. Ab.' which originates from Latin ''Templi omnium hominum pacis abhas,'' meaning "the father of universal peace among men."
			*In the Amalantrah Working (1918) Crowley reached the conclusion that the name should be spelled BAFOMIThR, signifying "Father Mithras."
	Von Hammer also suggested derivation from the Hebrew <i>Maphtah Bet Yahweh</i>, "The Key to the House of God."		*More recently, Idries Shah has pointed to the Arabic <i>Abufihamet</i> (pronounced <i>Bufihimat</i> in Moorish Spanish), menaing "Father of Understanding."

	Lévi proposed that the name was composed from a series of abbreviations: 'Temp. ohp. Ab.' which originates from Latin ''Templi omnium hominum pacis abhas,'' meaning "the father of universal peace among men."

	In the Amalantrah Working (1918) Crowley reached the conclusion that the name should be spelled BAFOMIThR, signifying "Father Mithras."

	More recently, Idries Shah has pointed to the Arabic <i>Abufihamet</i> (pronounced <i>Bufihimat</i> in Moorish Spanish), menaing "Father of Understanding."

	==References==		==References==

	Apiryon and Helena. (1995). ''Mystery of Mystery: A Primer of Ecclesiastical Gnosticism.'' Berkeley, California: Red Flame.		*Apiryon and Helena. (1995). ''Mystery of Mystery: A Primer of Ecclesiastical Gnosticism.'' Berkeley, California: Red Flame.
			*Levi, Eliphas. (1995). ''Transcendental Magic.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.
	Levi, Eliphas. (1995). ''Transcendental Magic.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.		*Crowley, Aleister. (1997). ''Magick.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.
			*Crowley, Aleister. (1995). ''Liber Aleph.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.
	Crowley, Aleister. (1997). ''Magick.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.		*Crowley, Aleister. (1981). ''The Book of Thoth.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.
			*Crowley, Aleister. (1913). ''The Book of Lies.''
	Crowley, Aleister. (1995). ''Liber Aleph.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.		*Some parts of this article were adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baphomet, retrieved June 8, 2004.

	Crowley, Aleister. (1981). ''The Book of Thoth.'' York Beach, Maine:Samuel Weiser.

	Crowley, Aleister. (1913). ''The Book of Lies.''

	~~Some parts of this article were adapted from http~~:~~//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baphomet, retrieved June 8, 2004.~~		[[Category:Thelemic Godforms]]

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	'''Baphomet''' first [[became]] known when the [[Knights Templar]] were tried for blasphemy, homosexuality, and devil worship by the Inquisition in the 13th century. According to confessions given by members, Baphomet was an idol that either took the form of a large head or a cat. Based on the various testimonies of the Templars, no precise description of Baphomet came to light. It is even possible that Baphomet never existed at all for the Knights, or that multiple idols might have been involved.		'''Baphomet''' first became known when the [[Knights Templar]] were tried for blasphemy, homosexuality, and devil worship by the Inquisition in the 13th century. According to confessions given by members, Baphomet was an idol that either took the form of a large head or a cat. Based on the various testimonies of the Templars, no precise description of Baphomet came to light. It is even possible that Baphomet never existed at all for the Knights, or that multiple idols might have been involved.

	==Baphomet and Eliphas Lévi==		==Baphomet and Eliphas Lévi==

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	'''Baphomet''' first became known when the [[Knights Templar]] were tried for blasphemy, homosexuality, and devil worship by the Inquisition in the 13th century. According to confessions given by members, Baphomet was an idol that either took the form of a large head or a cat. Based on the various testimonies of the Templars, no precise description of Baphomet came to light. It is even possible that Baphomet never existed at all for the Knights, or that multiple idols might have been involved.		'''Baphomet''' first [[became]] known when the [[Knights Templar]] were tried for blasphemy, homosexuality, and devil worship by the Inquisition in the 13th century. According to confessions given by members, Baphomet was an idol that either took the form of a large head or a cat. Based on the various testimonies of the Templars, no precise description of Baphomet came to light. It is even possible that Baphomet never existed at all for the Knights, or that multiple idols might have been involved.

	==Baphomet and Eliphas Lévi==		==Baphomet and Eliphas Lévi==

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	Baphomet gained new fame with the 19th century mystic [[Eliphas ~~Lévi~~]], who drew the now infamous image that is often taken for the modern Christian version of Satan. However, Lévi did not believe that Baphomet was in any way equal to this Devil, saying this icon "cannot be confounded with fabulous images of Satan." Futher, he says "But the adorers of [Baphomet] do not consider...that it is a representation of the devil; on the contrary, for themit is that of the god Pan, the god of our modern schools of philosophy...the god of the primitive Gnostic schools" (Levi, 1995, p. 308).		Baphomet gained new fame with the 19th century mystic [[Eliphas Levi]], who drew the now infamous image that is often taken for the modern Christian version of Satan. However, Lévi did not believe that Baphomet was in any way equal to this Devil, saying this icon "cannot be confounded with fabulous images of Satan." Futher, he says "But the adorers of [Baphomet] do not consider...that it is a representation of the devil; on the contrary, for themit is that of the god Pan, the god of our modern schools of philosophy...the god of the primitive Gnostic schools" (Levi, 1995, p. 308).

	According to Levi, Baphomet was symbolic of what he called the [[Great Magical Agent]], which can be defined as the universal life-force. This Astral Light is also the force that adepts use in magical operations. Common analogies are the Hindu [[Kundalini]] and the [[First Matter]] of [[alchemy]].		According to Levi, Baphomet was symbolic of what he called the [[Great Magical Agent]], which can be defined as the universal life-force. This Astral Light is also the force that adepts use in magical operations. Common analogies are the Hindu [[Kundalini]] and the [[First Matter]] of [[alchemy]].