The is no happy end in “The Elected of the Dragon.” Both Clotilde and her lover, American President Garfield, incur the wrath of the Ninth Circle.
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The Ninth Circle, QAnon, and Clotilde Bersone: A New-Old Conspiracy Theory. 3. The Early Adventures of a Reluctant High Priestess
The first part of “The Elected of the Dragon” describes how a chaste girl was turned into a sex magic initiate and a lover of Satan.
The Ninth Circle, QAnon, and Clotilde Bersone: A New-Old Conspiracy Theory. 2. The Book “The Elected of the Dragon”
A key source of contemporary Ninth Circle conspiracy theories, “L’Élue du Dragon” had a convoluted story leading to its publication in 1929.
The Ninth Circle, QAnon, and Clotilde Bersone: A New-Old Conspiracy Theory. 1. What Is the Ninth Circle?
New conspiracy theorists have revamped an old story about Freemasonry, the Illuminati, and Satanists, accusing among others Pope Francis and Queen Elizabeth.
Is Satanism Dangerous? 6. Real v. Imaginary Dangers
The “Satanic panic” of the 1990s denounced imaginary crimes. Real crimes, however, are occasionally committed, by both Satanists and anti-Satanists.
Is Satanism Dangerous? 5. The “Anti-Cosmic” Satanism of Black Metal Music
While most Satanists worship Satan believing he is a “good” character, bringing liberation to humanity, some musicians hails him as Pure Evil.
Is Satanism Dangerous? 4. Contemporary Satanism: “Rationalist” and “Theistic”
While “theistic” Satanism worships the Devil as a person, Anton LaVey’s “rationalist” Satanism regards Satan as a metaphor.
Is Satanism Dangerous? 3. Early 20th Century Satanism
Small groups existed in various countries. Although not technically a Satanist, Aleister Crowley greatly influenced most subsequent Satanism.
Is Satanism Dangerous? 2. 19th-Century Satanic Tales: From Huysmans to Taxil
Small circles of Satanists may, or may not, have existed in 19th-century France. A largely fraudulent anti-Satanism accused them of controlling Freemasonry.
Is Satanism Dangerous? 1. The Origins of Satanism
Is Satanism dangerous? Should legal measures be introduced against it? Or is even Satanism protected by freedom of religion or belief?