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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 Church of Satan (CoS) is a religious organization dedicated to the religion of Satanism as defined by Anton Szandor LaVey. Founded in San Francisco in 1966, by LaVey , it is considered the "oldest satanic religion in continual existence", and more importantly the most influential, inspiring "numerous imitator and breakaway groups". [ 2 ] [
Karla Maritza LaVey (born July 31, 1952) is the daughter and eldest child of Church of Satan founder Anton LaVey. She is an American radio host, former high priestess of her father's organization and founder and administrator of the First Satanic Church in San Francisco, California .
Hegarty, also known as Diane LaVey and Diana Hall, [2] [5] [6] was born July 10, 1942. As well as being a self-described sorceress , Diane was co-founder with Anton LaVey of the Church of Satan and served as High Priestess for approximately 25 years.
Zeena was born in San Francisco on November 19 1963 to Anton LaVey and Diane Hegarty, co-founders of the Church of Satan.On May 23, 1967, three-year-old Zeena had the first and most highly publicized Satanic baptism in history performed by her father.
In addition to founding LaVeyan Satanism as a belief system, LaVey had a long career as a showman and particularly as a musician, which the album had captured. In contrast to the dramatic and serious public image often associated with LaVey and his doctrines, with his words and actions drawing controversy, the album is a frequently comedic release intended for straightforward entertainment ...
Anton then married her second husband, TV actor Jeff Lester, in 1992. She was previously married to Jack Stein, but divorced after 5 years of marriage in 1980.
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]