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[[File:Leviathen.jpg|thumb|A black-and-white Leviathan Cross |
[[File:Leviathen.jpg|thumb|A black-and-white Leviathan Cross |
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| − | ]]The Leviathan Cross is sometimes referred to as ''Crux Satanus'', which means the "Satan Cross". Depicted on the bottom is an infinity sign (∞), and above is a double cross (‡). The Double cross symbolizes protection and balance between |
+ | ]]The Leviathan Cross is sometimes referred to as ''Crux Satanus'', which means the "Satan Cross". Depicted on the bottom is an infinity sign (∞), and above is a double cross (‡). The Double cross symbolizes protection and balance between persons. The infinity sign underlines the constant and infinite nature and most likely means eternal rest/happiness, this may have been used by Anton Lavey in The Satanic Bible to as a mockery of the cross, to show that humans are their own centrum of balance, and truth, while Christianity is a religion based off of dependency on a fabricated diety and slander of human nature, making it a religion based around corruption and lies. This is what the ideology of Anton Lavey and the followers of the Church of Satan believe, and this is what this symbol represents. |
An upside-down crucifix, however, is not a symbol of Satanism. That would be referred to as "The Cross of St. Peter" since, according to Origen of Alexandria, Simon Peter was crucified upside down. |
An upside-down crucifix, however, is not a symbol of Satanism. That would be referred to as "The Cross of St. Peter" since, according to Origen of Alexandria, Simon Peter was crucified upside down. |
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In Asia, it's name is the Brimstone Symbol. |
In Asia, it's name is the Brimstone Symbol. |
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| + | The association with the Leviathan makes it both a symbol of water as well as a symbol of people. The multiple crossroads of two crosses can be interpreted as a sign of free choice, it can also be seen as a stroke-through "equal-to" (=) to show that every person has their own life. |
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==Origins== |
==Origins== |
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Revision as of 23:03, 22 April 2016
A black-and-white Leviathan Cross
The Leviathan Cross is sometimes referred to as Crux Satanus, which means the "Satan Cross". Depicted on the bottom is an infinity sign (∞), and above is a double cross (‡). The Double cross symbolizes protection and balance between persons. The infinity sign underlines the constant and infinite nature and most likely means eternal rest/happiness, this may have been used by Anton Lavey in The Satanic Bible to as a mockery of the cross, to show that humans are their own centrum of balance, and truth, while Christianity is a religion based off of dependency on a fabricated diety and slander of human nature, making it a religion based around corruption and lies. This is what the ideology of Anton Lavey and the followers of the Church of Satan believe, and this is what this symbol represents.
An upside-down crucifix, however, is not a symbol of Satanism. That would be referred to as "The Cross of St. Peter" since, according to Origen of Alexandria, Simon Peter was crucified upside down.
In Alchemy, the Leviathan's cross is a symbol for sulfur, which is one the three essential elements of nature.
In Asia, it's name is the Brimstone Symbol.
The association with the Leviathan makes it both a symbol of water as well as a symbol of people. The multiple crossroads of two crosses can be interpreted as a sign of free choice, it can also be seen as a stroke-through "equal-to" (=) to show that every person has their own life.
Origins
The Leviathan Cross was created by The Knights Templar. The symbol was then adopted by Anton LaVey, founder of the church of Satan. Previous associations with the cross and satanic foundations are unable to be identified.