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Anton Szandor LaVey [1] (born Howard Stanton Levey; April 11, 1930 – October 29, 1997) was an American author, musician, and LaVeyan Satanist. [2] He was the founder of the Church of Satan , the philosophy of LaVeyan Satanism , and the concept of Satanism .
The Satanic Bible is a collection of essays, observations, and rituals published by Anton LaVey in 1969. It is the central religious text of LaVeyan Satanism, and is considered the foundation of its philosophy and dogma. [1]
LaVey conducted Satanic seminars and rituals at the house; one of the most notorious such rituals was the Satanic baptism of his daughter Zeena Schreck in 1967, punctuated by LaVey speaking the words "Hail Zeena! Hail Satan!" [3] [4] over the nude body of a female acting as the 'Satanic Altar'. Public ceremonies were performed at the house ...
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Reflecting the dominant influence of Anton LaVey's thought", Lewis noted that the majority of those whom he examined were atheists or agnostics, with 60% of respondents viewing Satanism as a symbol rather than a real entity. [236] 20% of his respondents described The Satanic Bible as the most important factor that attracted them to Satanism. [237]
The Temple of Set reportedly had more than 500 members at its founding, although Anton LaVey claimed that only 29 people left. [42] LaVey announced that the Temple of Set schism was not a setback but "Phase V" of his master plan, [40] however, according to author Amina Lap, from this point on Satanism became a "splintered and disorganized ...
The Satanic Witch is a book by Anton LaVey, currently published by Feral House.The book is a treatise on lesser magic, a system of manipulation by means of applied psychology and glamour (or "wile and guile") to bend an individual or situation to one's will. [1]
Chapter one, "Let the Games Begin", opens with quotes from proponents and opponents of Satanism with illustrative examples of contemporary Satanic practice. It then provides reasons for (and the context into which) Anton LaVey founded the Church of Satan and the religion of Satanism. The second chapter, "Diabolical Consequences", covers the ...