Out of curiosity, I did some reading about Baphomet, and it inspired me to draw a unicorn version of them!
I find it interesting to learn the real meaning behind pagan and occult symbols, since we’re surrounded by so much off-base and negative portrayals of them. What I discovered is that Baphomet is not a representation the devil, and symbolizes dichotomy and equilibrium, harmony between opposites.
The Fifth Pentacle of Mars.
“(…)it is terrible unto the Demons, and at its sight and aspect they will obey thee, for they cannot resist its presence.”- the Greater Key of Solomon the King.
I wear this little amulet all the time, and while it isn’t on the virgin parchment as described, I still consider it potent. And it looks cool.
(with something that later on globally developed into pan-esoteric symbol of Ouroboros); see also Lo-shu.
Below is a graphic interpretation of the picture from Fermi gamma-ray space telescope, while diagrams were added to it by unknown researcher, then crop circles showing a toroidal structures, and finally some animations of “the dance of Ouroboros“.