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'''[[Archangel Uriel]]''' is one of the [[archangels]] prominently mentioned in the post-exilic rabbinic tradition and in certain [[Christianity|Christian]] traditions. He is well known in the Russian Orthodox tradition and in folk Catholicism (in both of which he is considered to be one of the seven major archangels) and recognized in the Anglican Church as the fourth archangel. In the [[hierarchy of angels]], Uriel does not rule over one of the 9 choirs, but is the prince of the triplicity of Innocents, Martyrs, and Confessors.
'''[[Baphomet]]''' is a deity allegedly worshipped by the [[Knights Templar]] that subsequently became incorporated into various [[occult]] and Western esoteric traditions. The name "Baphomet" appeared in trial transcripts for the [[Inquisition]] of the Knights Templar starting in 1307, but it did not enter popular English usage until the 19th century during debate and speculation on the reasons for the suppression of the Templar order. Baphomet is a symbol of balance in occult traditions, the origin of which some [[occultist]]s have linked with the [[Gnosticism|Gnostics]] and Templars; although Baphomet is also revered as a deity or a [[demon]]. Since 1856 the figure of Baphomet has been associated with the "Sabbatic Goat" image drawn by [[Éliphas Lévi]].


It was Uriel who checked the doors of Egypt for lamb's blood during the plague. He also holds the key to the Pit during the End Times, and led Abraham to the west. In the ''Secret Book of John'', an early Gnostic work, Uriel is placed in control over the [[demon]]s who help Yaldabaoth create Adam.
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Baphomet is a deity allegedly worshipped by the Knights Templar that subsequently became incorporated into various occult and Western esoteric traditions. The name "Baphomet" appeared in trial transcripts for the Inquisition of the Knights Templar starting in 1307, but it did not enter popular English usage until the 19th century during debate and speculation on the reasons for the suppression of the Templar order. Baphomet is a symbol of balance in occult traditions, the origin of which some occultists have linked with the Gnostics and Templars; although Baphomet is also revered as a deity or a demon. Since 1856 the figure of Baphomet has been associated with the "Sabbatic Goat" image drawn by Éliphas Lévi.

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