Baphomet
Sign in to savethumb|An 1856 depiction of the Sabbatic Goat from by Éliphas Lévi. The arms bear the [[Latin words (dissolve) and (coagulate), reflecting the spiritual alchemy of Lévi's work.]]
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- History
- Alternative etymologies
- Joseph Freiherr von Hammer-Purgstall
- Éliphas Lévi
- Witches' Sabbath
- Socialism, romanticism, and magnetism
- Goat of Mendes
- Aleister Crowley
- Modern interpretations and usage
- In popular culture
- See also
- References
- Citations
- Works cited
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|An 1856 depiction of the Sabbatic Goat from by Éliphas Lévi. The arms bear the [[Latin words (dissolve) and (coagulate), reflecting the spiritual alchemy of Lévi's work.]]
Baphomet is a figure rooted in the occult and Western esoteric traditions. The name first emerged in the 14th century during the Trials of the Knights Templar, when the order was accused of heresy for worshipping Baphomet as a demonic idol. Baphomet was reimagined by 19th century occultists amidst renewed debate over the suppression of the Templars.