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 Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Moscow Patriarchate: Split or Maneuver?
Is the part of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church that remained in communion with Moscow really breaking with Kirill—or just pretending to?
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.
Nicaragua: Persecution of Bishops and Silencing of Catholic Media
Bishop of Matagalpa, in “permanent fasting,” says the regime wants a “dumb church”—and is harassed by the police.
Three Austrian Churches Vandalized in Two Weeks
The incidents show that the epidemic of vandalic attacks against places of worship is now extending to Austria
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.