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1	The Baphomet : A discourse analysis of the symbol in three contexts Karlson-Weimann, Carl January 2013 (has links) This essay examines how the Baphomet symbol is understood in three different contexts. Firstly, the understanding of the Baphomet is analysed in the book Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie, written by the French 19th century occultist Éliphas Lévi. Secondly, I analyse the symbol in The Satanic Bible by Anton Szandor LaVey, the person responsible for having introduced Satanism to modernity. Thirdly, the Baphomet as understood in contemporary metal music culture is analysed. Ultimately, I find the Baphomet to be viewed as a symbol associated with Satan, but in very different ways. The reason to why these differences exist I find to be partially explained by the initial mystery surrounding the Baphomet. The understanding of the Baphomet depends also on the role of Satan in each context. Due to Satan representing different things in the three different contexts, so does the Baphomet. / <p>All images removed.</p> Baphomet Western esotericism Satanism occulture discourse theory Éliphas Lévi Anton Szandor LaVey metal music culture religion
2	Lucifer och den performativa filmkonsten : En studie kring sataniska visioner i den kaliforniska filmvärlden Ljung, Peter January 2019 (has links) This study regards the influence of ’modern’ satanism on performative art in the nineteen sixties- and seventies. The methodological framework consists of performativity theory, religious visual culture and aesthetics of experimental film. The material consists mainly of cinematic work by Kenneth Anger and Alejandro Jodorowsky, as well as musical performances by the likes of Mick Jagger, the Rolling Stones and David Bowie. In addition to this material I also use academic texts, dissertations and books written about the subjects themselves as a foundation for my own further analysis and discussions. By looking closely at a selection of cinnematic work of foremost Kenneth Anger, I try to show how his own esoteric and occult interests are present as a fundamental part of his creative process and the following filmworks/artworks themselves. This is also put into relationship with Anton Szandor Lavey, founder of the Church of Satan, and their common thoughts concerning ritually performed magic. By using performativity theory I trie to emphasise the interlocking structures of these two worlds in the artwork of Kenneth Anger and other artists active in the culturual ’milieu’ of the sixties- and seventies. The results indicate that the religious sphere of satanism, occultism and esotericism (and alternative modes of religion in general) was closeley inflicted with counterculture-infused film and music (as represented by the selection of material). Satanism performativity performance ritual black mass Kenneth Anger Anton LaVey Satan Lucifer Anton Szandor LaVey Church of Satan Aleister Crowley magick Mick Jagger Alejandro Jodorowsky Rolling Stones David Bowie film experimental film art film art satanism performativitet performativitetsteori Kenneth Anger Anton LaVey Anton Szandor LaVey Church of Satan Alejandro Jodorowsky Mick Jagger David Bowie Rolling Stones Lucifer Svart mässa Aleister Crowley magick film experimentell film filmkonst konst Religious Studies Religionsvetenskap

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The Baphomet : A discourse analysis of the symbol in three contexts

Lucifer och den performativa filmkonsten : En studie kring sataniska visioner i den kaliforniska filmvärlden