Satanism is a belief and practice that has been carried out for many years. Although some believe that only consists of listening music upside down to find hidden messages, this phenomenon is about the veneration of Satan, known as a figure of evil . The satanic is commonly related to various symbols, which we will know and study below. Be immersed in everything related to satanic symbols and visualize them so that you can learn to recognize them when they are presented to you.
In the sixteenth century, the term "satanic" was used as an antonym of "Christians", since Satan makes one of his first appearances in the Hebrew Bible. However, with the passage of time, the Satanism and its symbols became more popular, being admired by some and widely studied by others to understand their meanings. Just this will be what you can discover in the next lines. Let's know the most common satanic symbols!
10 Satanic symbols that have marked the history | What they mean and how they emerged
1. The staff
Surely you have observed this satanic symbol on several occasions, however, do you know what the Star of five points , as it is also known? It is believed that
this figure represents the purposes of Satan : ascend to heaven, raise your throne, sit down, climb to the heights and be like God. The pentagram is widely used in witchcraft rituals.
2. The hand with horns
A common figure in the concerts of
rock It is also considered part of the satanic symbols. The hand with horns is made with the left hand and
allows to recognize those who perform dark activities , or at least that is what the satanists announce, who, in order to identify themselves, place their thumb on the rest of the fingers that do not rise at the moment of making said sign.
3. The skulls
Although the skulls are used in all kinds of cultures, this representation of the human skull is included in the satanic symbols because some use it as an instrument to perform
Black magic practices . Commonly the skulls are part of the satanic rites and, although a person with these beliefs does not perform such acts, can be identified from various accessories or garments with figures of skulls.
4. The tongue outside
If you are a fan of the iconic bands
Kiss or
Rolling Stones probably this symbol is known to you. Although today
photographed with the tongue out is completely normal, this is one of the satanic symbols whose meaning is related to death. It is usually associated with the goddess Kali, a native of India, which is capable of destroying demons.
5. The Baphomet
Possibly the
most known satanic symbol and unique to this belief,
Baphomet It represents a man-goat and is strongly related to the dark. The name of this symbol is also that of one of the gods of Satan. Nowadays it is common to observe it in accessories or clothes that satanic people wear.
6. The swastika
Although
Hitler popularized its use, swastika it is another of the most important satanic symbols.
Also known as the "Wheel of the Sun", this figure represents the power of the actions we perform . Because its appearance is like that of a boomerang, the authors relate it to the belief that "everything that goes up, down" and "everything you do, is returned".
7. The inverted cross
In Christianity and Catholicism the cross is one of the most important symbols, due to the crucifixion of Jesus; but nevertheless,
in the satanic aspect this figure is inverted as a mockery of the religious symbol . The inverted cross of the satanic has no special significance, beyond the burlesque representation of Catholics and Christians.
8. The hexagram
Just as the pentagram is part of the
Satanic symbols of greater relevance , the hexagram is included in the list to be one of the six-pointed stars most used in satanic rituals. This figure has magical and occult meanings, as well as it is the symbol that represents the Jews.
9. The yin and the yang
Although in Chinese culture symbol of yin and yang Represents day and night or good and bad, this characteristic figure has also been widely used by satanists. In this case, the symbol has unique connotations, where
Good and evil merge to create a single force .
10. The cards
The board game that you usually use when you visit at home or want to recreate yourself with your friends or family is the last of the satanic symbols that we will study in Supercurioso. Specifically
the figures that we visualize in the decks they have special meanings for the satanic , highlighting: the King of cards, whose figure is for Satanism the representation of the devil; the Queen, that of the Virgin Mary; and the red hearts are the blood that Jesus shed.
Taking into account the aforementioned satanic symbols you can learn a little more about the beliefs of the people who are part of this particular group follower of Satan . Let us know in the comments section if you knew about the previous figures. Also, we recommend you to know the cities related to Satanism that exist in real life and that, perhaps, you have ever visited.