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The Satanic Bible is a collection of essays, observations, and rituals published by Anton LaVey in 1969. It is the central religious text of LaVeyan Satanism, and is considered the foundation of its philosophy and dogma. [1] It has been described as the most important document to influence contemporary Satanism. [2]
Anton Szandor LaVey [1] (born Howard Stanton Levey; April 11, 1930 – October 29, 1997) was an American author, musician, and LaVeyan Satanist. [2] He was the founder of the Church of Satan, the philosophy of LaVeyan Satanism, and the concept of Satanism.
The Infernal Names is a compiled list of adversarial or antihero figures from mythology intended for use in Satanic ritual. The following names are as listed in The Satanic Bible (1969), written by Church of Satan founder Anton Szandor LaVey. [1]
Throughout The Satanic Bible, the LaVeyan Satanist's view of god is described as the Satanist's true "self"—a projection of his or her own personality—not an external deity. [40] In works like The Satanic Bible, LaVey often uses the terms "god" and "Satan" interchangeably, viewing both as personifications of human nature. [41]
The final book of The Satanic Bible emphasizes the importance of spoken word and emotion to effective magic. [15] An "Invocation to Satan" as well as three invocations for the three types of ritual are given. [26] The "Invocation to Satan" commands the dark forces to grant power to the summoner, and lists the Infernal names for use in the ...
The Satanic Rituals is a book by Anton Szandor LaVey published in 1972 by Avon Books as a companion volume to The Satanic Bible.The book outlines nine rituals and ceremonies intended for group performance, with an introductory essay to each.
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The Satanic Verses is the fourth novel from the Indian-British writer Salman Rushdie. First published in September 1988, the book was inspired by the life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad . As with his previous books, Rushdie used magical realism and relied on contemporary events and people to create his characters.