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’.
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.