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So, I was reading in the Stellas Daemonum, and it described the image of Lucifer as a fair young boy who's face gets red when he's mad.
I looked this up, and saw up to two more references to this idea. I can understand this image representing youth and purity. Actually, I've often felt his brand of enlightenment to be more linked to adolescence. The red face thing seems rather arbitrary, though.
But I also saw an excerpt where he describes himself with these evil epithets, like terror of Asia. Only to then offer help when he's done.
I'm a little confused why his depictions seem to be so contradictory. What exactly is he, and what function does he play? And I mean in a classic gtimioric stance. Not an lhp stance.
Why is he portrayed as both this rebellious figure, while the texts hint that he serves a function in the divine order? Why would he give himself dark titles, before offering to help?
And also, if his youthful appearance means he can bestow youth, I'm interested.
I looked this up, and saw up to two more references to this idea. I can understand this image representing youth and purity. Actually, I've often felt his brand of enlightenment to be more linked to adolescence. The red face thing seems rather arbitrary, though.
But I also saw an excerpt where he describes himself with these evil epithets, like terror of Asia. Only to then offer help when he's done.
I'm a little confused why his depictions seem to be so contradictory. What exactly is he, and what function does he play? And I mean in a classic gtimioric stance. Not an lhp stance.
Why is he portrayed as both this rebellious figure, while the texts hint that he serves a function in the divine order? Why would he give himself dark titles, before offering to help?
And also, if his youthful appearance means he can bestow youth, I'm interested.