1 definition by FrancisXavier
Originally a deity the Knights Templar were accused of worshipping, the Baphomet is a gnostic symbol drawn by a former Catholic Seminarian Eliphas Lévi. On one hand, Lévi's intention was to symbolize his concept of balance and equilibrium opposites that was essential to the concept of Astral Light. On the other hand, the Baphomet represents a tradition that should result in a perfect social order, coming from Levi’s longing for “true” Socialism and “true”, uncorrupted, Christianity.
Like the upsidedown cross(St.Peters Cross), the Baphomet has nothing to do with the devil and was appropriated by satanists. Levi longed for order and completely rejected the notion of satanism/disorder.
by FrancisXavier May 15, 2021