Baphomet: History, Ritual & Magic of the World’s Most Famous Occult Icon by Michael Osiris Snuffin is a comprehensive analysis of the historic and modern Baphomet figure. The figure of Baphomet has often been misunderstood and misinterpreted—and historically, this book sets the record straight. The author’s tone is unpretentious and gets to the point, and there’s a lot of information in the book without it feeling academically heavy or purely occult.
The book is split up into three sections: history, ritual, and magic. The first two sections focus on the origin and evolution of the famous (or infamous) Baphomet figure. Snuffin discusses the contributions of Eliphas Lévi, Aleister Crowley, and Peter Carroll—but also expands on this with modern information that you aren’t going to find elsewhere. While it does discuss the Baphomet of the Church of Satan and The Satanic Temple, Baphomet isn’t overtly geared towards Satanism (either theistic or atheistic).
The third part is focused purely on occultism and ritual, including information on magickal workings and useful correspondence tables. Snuffin recommends a practical, minimalist approach to ritual using what works for the individual, and practitioners are encouraged to visualize and connect with Baphomet on a personal level.
“DJ of the universe” is used as a reference to Baphomet in the book’s third section, and might be one of the best lines I’ve come across in any modern invocation. Certainly, the book will remix the art, aesthetic and ritual surrounding a complex figure.
If you’re looking for an updated perspective on Baphomet, this is the ideal book for your reading list. Recommended!
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Alex J. Coyne 