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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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-'''[[Frederick Santee|Frederick LaMotte Santee]]''' (17 September 1906 - 11 April 1980) was a medical doctor, [[occultist]], and practicing [[warlock]] in rural Pennsylvania. He was the founder and leader of the [[Coven of the Catta]], a coven that practices [[Gardnerian Wicca]]. His life was an inspiration for the book ''[[Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen]]'', which includes his complete biography.
+'''[[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]].
-Santee was introduced to the [[occult]] by his english professor at Harvard, George. L. Kittredge, author of the book ''Witchcraft in Old New England''. During his time at Oxford, Santee became acquainted with W.B. Yeats, who was a member of Alpha et Omega, while the "modern [[witchcraft]]" movement was enjoying immense popularity throughout England. He was inducted into the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn]] and met [[Aleister Crowley]] and [[Israel Regardie]]. With the assistance of his philosophy professor, Dr. Brabbart, he became a member of the Theosophical Society of England.
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