Baphomet is the goat-headed humanoid, usually depicted with one hand showing two fingers pointed up and the other hand with two fingers pointed down (as above, so below). Usually associated with the occult or pagan religions, today it’s usually referred to as the Satan goat.
They are dumb, but baphomet is awesome and adorable. Often depicted with a Solve et Coagula on it’s stomach you may recognize as a medical icon. It symbolizes balance and duality, dating back to when we thought the key to curing sickness was “balancing” the 4(?) humors(liquids of life).
Fun fact, one of the earliest known usages of Baphomet appeared during the trials of the Knights Templar — where, surprise surprise, they were accused of worshipping it as a demonic idol.
So, as much as it is a symbol of balance, it’s also historically a tool used by Christians (or more accurately their kings) to paint their targets as ‘evil’ or ‘demonic’.
I wanted to, but most of the ones I found had Baphomet depicted with female-presenting breasts, and I wanted to ensure I wasn’t going to break any rules by sharing it.
Edit:
If you’d like a more cartoonish version of him, then this image taken from the game The Binding of Isaac should suffice, even though he’s labeled as “Satan” when you fight him.
I wanted to, but most of the ones I found had Baphomet depicted with female-presenting breasts…
Because male and female he created him in his own image. I’m of the school that t’selah was misinterpreted, eg s/rib/side. I do know that in the Jewish faith the Adam/Atom/chosen species was androgyne, some rabbis argue intersex.
Baphomet is the goat-headed humanoid, usually depicted with one hand showing two fingers pointed up and the other hand with two fingers pointed down (as above, so below). Usually associated with the occult or pagan religions, today it’s usually referred to as the Satan goat.
…so it’s even dumber than I thought.
They are dumb, but baphomet is awesome and adorable. Often depicted with a Solve et Coagula on it’s stomach you may recognize as a medical icon. It symbolizes balance and duality, dating back to when we thought the key to curing sickness was “balancing” the 4(?) humors(liquids of life).
I.e. check out this fabulous fiend!
Fun fact, one of the earliest known usages of Baphomet appeared during the trials of the Knights Templar — where, surprise surprise, they were accused of worshipping it as a demonic idol.
So, as much as it is a symbol of balance, it’s also historically a tool used by Christians (or more accurately their kings) to paint their targets as ‘evil’ or ‘demonic’.
Maybe fun was the wrong word.
You can share images here.
Exit: but thanks for the info
I wanted to, but most of the ones I found had Baphomet depicted with female-presenting breasts, and I wanted to ensure I wasn’t going to break any rules by sharing it.
Edit:
If you’d like a more cartoonish version of him, then this image taken from the game The Binding of Isaac should suffice, even though he’s labeled as “Satan” when you fight him.
Because male and female he created him in his own image. I’m of the school that t’selah was misinterpreted, eg s/rib/side. I do know that in the Jewish faith the Adam/Atom/chosen species was androgyne, some rabbis argue intersex.
I still like the idea that it was penis bone and that’s why humans dont have a penis bone
That’s all I needed to hear.
Just posted an almost opposite picture of homie before seeing this. I love the contrast.