LaVeyan Satanism is the name given to the form of Satanism promoted by American occultist and author Anton LaVey. LaVey founded the Church of Satan in 1966 in San Francisco. Although LaVey is thought
From left to right: Karla LaVey, Diane Hegarty, and Anton LaVey ritualizing in the Black House, the original headquarters of the Church of Satan
LaVeyan Satanism's views on human nature are influenced by the work of Friedrich Nietzsche
LaVey's understanding of magic was influenced by the British occultist Aleister Crowley
Eliphas Levi's image of Baphomet is embraced by LaVeyan Satanists as a symbol of duality, fertility, and the "powers of darkness", serving as the namesake of their primary insignia, The Sigil of Baphomet.
Anton Szandor LaVey was an American writer, musician, and Satanist. He was the founder of the Church of Satan, and the philosophy of LaVeyan Satanism. He authored several books, including The Satanic
LaVeyan Satanism
…LaVeyan Satanism is the name given to the form of Satanism promoted by American occultist and author Anton LaVey (1930–1997). LaVey founded the Church of Satan (CoS) in 1966 in San Francisco. Although LaVey is thought to have had more influence with his Satanic…