What does the name Lucifer mean? The story of Lucifer: who he is according to the Bible and why he was cast out of heaven. Brothers Lucifer and Voldemar from Perm
Charles Baudelaire, Litany to Satan
O you, wisest of all Angels, glorious genius,
O God dethroned, deprived of chants!
Have mercy on my yearnings, Satan!
The exiled ruler, innocently condemned,
To rise with new strength, defeated!
Have mercy on my yearnings, Satan!
His name translated from Latin means “Bringer of Light.” This name first appeared as the name of the Devil in the book of the prophet Isaiah. The original Hebrew uses the word "heilel", which means "morning star", and in this case refers to the symbolism of Venus as the celestial object next in brightness to the Sun and Moon.
In modern Satanism, Lucifer is perceived as a benevolent entity, in its mythological meaning close to Prometheus of the ancient Greeks. Lucifer bestows the light of enlightenment, he is the force of creativity and inspiration. Also, Lucifer is identified with Satan, the ruler of Hell and Azazel, the Bringer of Fire, leader of the Nephilim. However, some traditions claim that Satan and Lucifer- completely different entities. Let me give you a few quotes.
Quoted from the official translation of Ecclesia Tenebrarum.
- Lucifer is the lord of the southern throne.
- Lucifer is the Emperor of Wrathful Chaos, the eternal and outer aspect of the inner flame.
- Lucifer is a proud light-bearer of the fire of chaos, which with its dark light burns all illusory forms and illuminates the hidden and secret. Lucifer is the bearer of knowledge, development, power and the destroyer of stagnation, weakness and stupidity.
- Lucifer is the benevolent aspect of Satan, who with his light illuminates the reliable path and points the way to freedom and divine power beyond the boundaries of creation.
But he is also the one who, with his fire and shining dark light, blinds, misleads and burns to ashes the weak and unworthy.
Another name for the fallen angel Satanael is the prince of liars.
His epithet is “Opposing.” Satanael- the eldest son of God, who has lost his way from the righteous path, the creator of the material world, the one who seduced Eve. After her fall from Satanael, Eve gave birth to Cain and his twin sister Calomena, and from Adam she gave birth to Abel.
In the beginning, Satanael was a member of the divine council, carrying out the evil assigned to sinners by God. He refused to bow to Adam, saying that he was made of dust, and he was made of fire, and was higher than Adam. For disobedience and showing pride Satanael was expelled from the boundaries of paradise, cast down. After the fall, he created a second heaven with its angels and the same hierarchy as in the heaven of God the Father. At the same time, the divine prefix “El” was lost, and he began to be called Satan. The angels of Satanael loved mortal women and, making them their wives, had sexual intercourse with them. From these connections, giants were born, destroyed by God through a flood. It was a global catastrophe with enormous human casualties.
Many have heard this name, but no one asked the question - Lucifer, who is he really? If you look into history, you can see that he was worshiped and feared. There were even people who bore his name, one was even celebrated - Saint Lucifer, 4th century AD. And even in our time, in 2014, a married couple from Perm registered their child in the registry office under this name.
History has given Lucifer many other names, such as Devil, Satan, Heilel and Lucifer. But it’s still worth finding out: Lucifer, who is he really?
History of creation:
- There are two theories about who created Lucifer. According to the Bible, God created him, like all other angels. Lucifer was an archangel who became proud of his beauty and desired to be “higher” than God.
Note. The great creator, having learned about the wickedness of his archangel, drove him out of Eden. Thus, Lucifer became a fallen angel. Still, it is worth analyzing Lucifer - who is the fallen angel who became the devil?
- Another legend tells how much Lucifer loved God, that when He created people who repeatedly betrayed him and disobeyed him, the archangel rebelled against loving humanity more than the Almighty. And then the Heavenly Father cast him out of heaven. And he was placed in the world of death as punishment for disobedience.
Every person, thinking about who Lucifer is, leans toward one or another legend that is close to him. It is worth remembering that in any evil you can find a good side; there is no absolute evil.
Lucifer in mythology
In the Dionysiou Monastery on Mount Athos, in the refectory there is a 16th-century fresco depicting angels holding the emblem of Christ, and at the feet there is a black fallen angel with the name Dennitsa.
Note. Dennitsa is translated from ancient Slavic as “morning star” and this is exactly what Lucifer called himself in the old scripture. Oddly enough, in the New Testament Jesus also called himself (Rev 22:16).
In the mythology of Ancient Rome, Lucifer was the son of the titan Astria and the goddess of the dawn Aurora. In the epic work "Aeneid", he is depicted as an epithet of the planet Venus.
Who are Lucifers?
- In the Middle Ages, in contrast to Christianity, the cult of Lucifer began to exist. Nowadays it has another name - Satanism (see Seal of Lucifer).
- Unlike Catholics, Luciferists or Lucifers are a mysterious community, and no one really knew who they were. In the sect, personal information was kept secret, due to the fact that members of this cult were often influential people and could be discovered in the event of the Inquisition.
Note. The Lucifers, distinguished by their manner, will bow. They performed bloody rituals, were necrophiles and were famous for their intercourse with animals. Narcotic drugs and drugs were used, while those who saw Lucifer were held in high esteem.
- Sometimes members of the sect of Lucifer worshipers were also members of the Masonic lodge. After all, many people know that there are artifacts in the world that, if used correctly, can lead either to God or to the devil.
- Therefore, Satanists sometimes join forces with Freemasons to search for relics. Many people wonder who Lucifer is and why he has fans? The answer is obvious.
- Not everyone likes the light; some believe that darkness will help them find eternal peace and power over people. And Lucifer is one of the closest beloved archangels of God himself, so he should be worshiped in order for him to come to this world again.
One denomination of Lucifer's worshipers celebrates his rebirth as a fallen angel. But since this cult carries bloody rituals and all kinds of violence, it is considered prohibited.
Image of a fallen angel
None of the living people have ever seen a fallen angel with their own eyes, so everyone is interested in knowing Lucifer who he is and what he looks like. When depicting angels, icon painters always painted beautiful blond young men with blue eyes. But fans of the fallen angel imagine him as dark-haired with eyes as black as night (see Expulsion of Lucifer from Paradise).
For reference. In fact, according to various sources, it is known that the fallen angel appears before mortals in various guises. Christian believers believe that in each of us there is a piece of a fallen angel, which is why it is difficult to imagine him in any one guise.
Lucifer in movies and books:
- Many followers of Satan write books that glorify him. There is a huge amount of mostly classical literature that describes Lucifer, but under other names, for example, Woland.
- One of these books tells how Satan tries to buy Faustus's soul for a stupid wish. In another book, the Devil shows people their depravity and stupidity by ridiculing them in the form of a theatrical performance.
- There are a huge number of films, both Russian and foreign. Perhaps the most memorable film is The Devil's Advocate, in which Al Pacino played the role of Satan.
Whatever name Lucifer is called, his essence is always the same. But still, in order to be kinder and more positive, it is worth remembering that there is good in him too. We invite you to watch a video about religion, and whether Lucifer even existed.
Lucifer is a name of Latin origin, and its meaning is explained in the Bible. Translated, it means “luminous.” In the Christian tradition it is identified with Satan, but during the Roman Empire it was used as an ordinary male name. In particular, in the 4th century AD, Saint Lucifer, a bishop and champion of Christianity, lived on the island of Sardinia. Therefore, the name Lucifer has a very long and interesting history, and its origin and meaning are worthy of attention.
Character traits and name Lucifer
Men named Lucifer are born to dominate. Always and everywhere they strive to become the main ones. Regardless of how justified such a desire is, a person with this name will strive for leadership. At the same time, the opponent’s strength does not frighten him at all, but only provokes him. Over time, only the scale of aspirations will change, but Lucifer’s life motto will always be “Stronger, higher, faster.” A man named Lucifer has a bright personality and a clearly expressed desire to realize himself. It is these motives that he is guided by when making his choice. However, the presence of a large number of possible solutions from which only one correct one needs to be chosen can confuse him. A person with this name must be able to focus on a specific goal in order to direct all his forces in one direction and achieve results. Trying to do several things at once does not end well: he only risks scattering his efforts and being left empty-handed. Lucifer's worst enemy is his tendency to hesitate. In addition to the colossal desire to carry out his plans and considerable opportunities, he must also have the courage to make difficult choices.
Talismans of Lucifer
Powerful black and passionate red are the best colors for Lucifer. Numerologists list his lucky numbers as 35, 12, 23, 8, 3 and 5. His patron planets are the warlike Mars and the reserved Saturn, and his metals are iron and tin. Astrologers believe that this name is suitable for those born under the signs of Scorpio and Capricorn. Lucifer's talisman stones:
- calcite
- coral
- Ivory
- selenite
- smoky quartz
The talisman plant for this name is a rose, and you need to choose it in the color corresponding to the name - that is, red or black. And the animal is an independent cat.
Appearance
Looking fashionable is one of Lucifer's main priorities. He follows fashion trends and tries to dress unconventionally, but elegantly. You can learn from him to dress appropriately and emphasize your own strengths. However, a person with this name should remember that they are escorted according to their minds, and bad taste and a flashy wardrobe do not speak in favor of having one.
Compatibility of the name Lucifer
The male name Lucifer is best combined with the female names Sophia, Maria, Daria, Olga, Tatyana, Svetlana, Milena, Emilia. Women with these names will understand what romance means. Lucifer is able to put his feelings into such forms that this cannot but cause reciprocity. Falling in love for a person with this name is an opportunity to feel the fullness of life, constant euphoria and a feeling of flight. He is endowed with the unique gift of seeing all that is most beautiful and admirable in his partner. He openly talks about it and becomes even more loved. However, as soon as the relationship becomes ordinary and burdened by everyday life, Lucifer’s love quickly fades away. However, he will quickly get over the breakup, although sometimes he will be burdened by memories of past feelings. Since he loves to go through and analyze even the smallest details of his past, the memory of his former lovers will torment him for a long time.
Lucifer is shrouded in mystery and duality of attitude towards him. For some it is associated with fighting against God, for others it is not permissible even to utter it, since it concentrates evil itself. And yet, since the name Lucifer exists, everyone should know who it is or what is hidden behind this name. Recently, along with the revival of Christian traditions, like mushrooms in the forest, some new, home-grown religions have been appearing, aimed at the unconditional worship of something or someone, and not at the education and elevation of the soul. Even the notorious Sergei Mavrodi published a book where the son of Lucifer is mentioned in the title.
A little history
In Ancient Rome, Lucifer was the most common male name. Translated from Latin and Greek, its meaning was understood approximately the same: “first morning light.” And this light was associated with It was she who appeared in our sky as the brightest “morning star” after the Moon and the Sun, and this name is found in Virgil in the Aeneid. And yet, for the first time, Lucifer is mentioned in (the book of Isaiah) in relation to the dynasty of Babylonian kings, who in their pride became like a fallen angel.
Former angel
This is none other than the devil himself. Everyone knows the legend about how a powerful archangel was cast out of heaven. And his name is Lucifer. Anyone who disputes this must understand the futility of such attempts. Even if in ancient times a passage of the Bible was mistakenly interpreted, now it is still impossible to rehabilitate the name of Lucifer - it will forever remain synonymous with Satan. But how he, called to bring light, turned out to be the ruler of evil, undoubtedly requires understanding and correct interpretation. God is love, endless creation and improvement. God gives everyone the right to self-determination. God himself obeys the laws by which he creates. So by definition, he cannot punish anyone, just like the devil Lucifer. Whoever does not realize this may be the first to find himself on the hook of a comforting self-deception that can neither elevate nor save; this is the road leading to hell, which is paved with good intentions. No one has power over a person - he makes decisions himself: he punishes himself, he elevates himself, obeying the same laws as all celestials. True, the chosen path can lead to God, or it can make you an accomplice of evil. The temptation to which Lucifer once succumbed gnaws at everyone, without exception. This is how the struggle for every soul in every soul continues, without ceasing for a second.
They don't know what they're doing
Every person goes through the stage of fighting against God as the legacy of Lucifer (consciously or not). This can be called searching for the path to God. True, some get lost on this road and come to a dead end, and then in their helplessness they choose Satan as their idol, thinking that they are thereby challenging the unjust structure of the world, forgetting that all the tears and grief on earth are the work of human hands, and not someone's business. People are arrogant in their desire to create another world just like Lucifer once did. Who invented it, that the world can be remade by one, even the most And yet evil is attractive. Many artists, even being creators from God, tried to comprehend his nature. And some succeeded. This, for example, is evidenced by the history of Vrubel’s painting “The Demon” and the impact that the beautiful young man depicted on it has on people (there were several attempts to destroy this painting). Almost all the world's classics wanted to dissect evil in their works, to show all its fetid underside in order to develop immunity in people. But it didn't work out. Moreover, this is unlikely to be possible for a modern horror film director with a self-explanatory pseudonym - Lucifer Valentine (and this is a woman). To show unmotivated evil is to generate it repeatedly.
There is no end to the speculation about who Lucifer is, because his image is very ambiguous. At all times, he attracted not only theologians, but also representatives of art who tried to comprehend - so who is this fallen angel? Is it really God's creation or a self-existing infinite Evil? Let's try to understand this.
Who is Lucifer
In Christianity, there is a legend about Satan, Lucifer, as an angel created by the Lord in the rank of cherub. He, according to legend, was perfect in his beauty and wisdom, but while living in Eden, he became proud and decided to become equal to God (Ezek. 28:17; Is. 14:13-14). For this he was cast out of heaven and became the prince of darkness, as well as a murderer and the father of lies.
The angelic name of Satan is taken from the prophecy of Isaiah (see Isaiah 14:12), and it is translated as “light-bringer,” which in Latin sounds like Lucifer.
The duality of his essence is interesting: on the one hand, he is a persistent and inventive tempter on Earth who plunges people into sin, and on the other, he is the ruler of hell, punishing those who nevertheless succumbed to his temptation. What is this? Why is this happening in the world?
Why does Satan act on Earth?
Satan Lucifer, according to many beliefs, is the main antagonist of God, being the personification of all evil. By the way, there is an opinion that the name Satan originates from the Hebrew word “satan”, which means contradiction, obstruction and incitement.
And according to many philosophical views, God allows Lucifer
act on Earth so that every person has a choice between good and evil, because this is what will give those who survive the opportunity to strengthen their faith and receive the immortality of the soul. If we think like this, then the appearance of Lucifer was inevitable and even purposeful.
How the name Lucifer became the name of Satan
The first mention of Lucifer appears in the Book of Isaiah (Is. 14: 12-17), which was written in ancient Aramaic. In it, the Babylonian kingdom is compared to a fallen angel, whose story is given there. In the original, the word “heilel” (“daystar” or “morning star”) was used. But note that here the morning star is a symbol of brightness and brilliance, which does not have a negative meaning.
Jews and Christians did not use the word "heilel" as a name for Satan. B ButIn the Testament, Jesus himself was called the “morning star.”
And Jerome, when translating the indicated passage from the book of Isaiah, used the word Lucifer, meaning “bringer of light” and used to designate the morning star. Added to this was the general idea that Satan, like the king of Babylon, was cast down from the heights of glory, and over time the fallen angel was called Lucifer. In addition, this idea was reinforced by the statement of the Apostle Paul about the devil, who at times comes to us as a “ray of light” (2 Cor. 11:4).
So, the “luminosity” of Lucifer, which seems unthinkable for believers, has a basis - he can tempt us, coming with hope and joy, but they will be false, like everything he offers us.
Who is Lucifer in the Bible
By the way, at first the image of Satan did not have specific features and was rather an abstract embodiment of evil. In the Holy Scriptures, this was an opponent of God who could have both human and angelic traits. He tested the honesty of people, and only in the power of the Almighty was it not to allow him to do evil.
And in the New Testament he acquired his appearance. They began to depict him as a dragon or serpent. By the way, you can finally understand his image based on one nuance - in all Scriptures he is recognized as part of the whole. That is, the devil, being part of the general plan, does not have the opportunity to crush God and is forced to obey him.
So, for example, in the book of Job, Satan does not believe in the righteousness of this man and invites God to test him. Here it is very noticeable who Lucifer is according to the Bible - he is subordinate to God and is among his servants, which does not give him the opportunity to act independently. Yes, even if he can send troubles to the Earth, lead nations, but nevertheless he will never act as an equal rival to God!
Neither Judaism nor Christianity accepts an equal opposition of good and evil, since this would violate their basic principle of monotheism. Dualism, by the way, can be traced only in some religious teachings - in Persian Zoroastrianism, Gnosticism and Manichaeism.
The image of Satan in different religions.
In ancient religions there was no single image of the devil. Among the Etruscans, for example, this is the demon of the other world, Tuhulk, who in essence was only a spirit of revenge, punishing for sins.
In Christianity, Satan Lucifer is the tempter who rules over the fallen angels and the executor of punishment over lost souls, but he will certainly be defeated as soon as the kingdom of God comes.
Islam also has similar concepts to Christianity regarding Satan. He can be found in the Qur'an as al-Shaitan or Iblis (the demon tempter). In this religion, as in Christianity, he is associated with everything base that can be in a person, and has the gift of leading people away from the true path, skillfully disguising himself and pushing them towards evil. He tries to corrupt a person by making him false offers or tempting him. 
But even in Islam, Satan is not depicted as an equal opponent of God, since the Lord is the creator of everything on Earth, and Iblis is only one of God’s creatures.
Belief in the limited presence of Satan on Earth
Along with the reasoning that the presence of the devil is also a kind of providence of God, since it allows a person to learn, grow spiritually and improve. Constantly facing a choice between good and evil, people still do not give up hope that Satan’s presence in this world is limited.
And this is understandable - understanding who Lucifer is, mere mortals want to be sure that their decisions are dictated only by God. And this is possible only in a world devoid of the Tempter. So will this ever happen?
Lucifer and Michael
Christianity speaks of the last battle of the devil with the archangel Michael (in the Apocalypse, Rev. 12:7-9; 20:2,3, 7-9). His name, by the way, is literally translated from Hebrew as “who is like God,” which means that Michael is the highest angel who proclaims the undistorted will of the Lord.
The Apostle John speaks of the fall of Satan, defeated by the archangel Michael at the moment when the evil one tries to devour the baby sent to Earth, who should become the shepherd of all nations (Rev. 12: 4-9). The dark angels, called “unclean spirits” in the Bible, will also fall behind him. After the second battle, Lucifer will be cast into the “lake of fire” forever.
But besides Lucifer himself, his follower, the Antichrist, will also have his sights set on our world.
Who is Antichrist
Antichrist in religious teachings is the main opponent of Christ and the tempter of the human race. He is part of the so-called “devilish trinity” (Satan, Antichrist, False Prophet).
The Antichrist is not the devil, but a man who has received his power. And, according to some versions, the son of Lucifer. Legend says that he will be a Jew, born from an incestuous relationship in the tribe of Dan, or from the copulation of a harlot with the devil. He will first conquer the world with imaginary miracles and apparent virtues, and then, having seized world domination, he will turn himself into an object of worship.
His power will last 3.5 years, after which he will be killed, as predicted, “by the spirit of the mouth of Christ,” so no patronage of Satan will help him.
The image of Lucifer in literary works
The images of Satan in the Middle Ages in the works of artists and writers always took one form - half-man, half-beast, merciless and doing evil. But by the 18th century, and especially the 19th-20th centuries, it became complex and ambiguous. However, in religious culture, despite all the apparent simplicity of the perception of Satan as the bearer of evil, behind him there is always the image of God, who for some reason allowed him to come to Earth. So who is Lucifer?
In art, the devil most often embodies a rebellious spirit, which is based on rejection of existing life, on the denial of everything good and kind in it. He desires evil, but at the same time, pay attention, he contributes to the creation of good. This spirit of confrontation with the existing order is especially clearly represented in the image of a fallen angel from the poems by J. Milton “Paradise Lost” and M. Lermontov “The Demon”.
Devil Lucifer - this is Goethe’s Mephistopheles, and Bulgakov’s Woland, who, according to their creators, are in our world with one mission - to balance the confrontation between good and evil and ultimately reward everyone “according to his faith.” This is how they make everything secret and shameful in the human soul obvious. After all, without seeing the shadow, it is difficult to understand that light is light!
Component of human culture
Demon, Lucifer, Beelzebub, Mephistopheles - a person can give many names denoting an entity that has been personified evil since ancient times. This image became not only religious, but also secular. Moreover, it has entered into popular culture so much that it is hardly possible to understand human nature without understanding the ideas about the embodiment of evil.
After all, the image of Satan as a beast has undergone such strong changes over the centuries that now the Devil is a wealthy bourgeois, for whom it is not at all difficult to get lost among people.
This identification of Satan and man says that, unfortunately, evil in our time has acquired the features of everyday life, and nothing prevents any of us from pushing humanity towards destruction. 
How Christians Should Approach Satanic Teachings
Excessive fascination with the image has led to the emergence of satanic organizations that are trying to follow the teachings of Anton La Vey, who at one time tried to interpret the image of Satan as the engine of progress and the inspirer of all human achievements.
To strengthen his church, La Vey created colorful rituals and skillfully played on people's desire for mystery and grandeur. But, nevertheless, this cult is extremely poor and is not based on a clear concept and integrity of its teaching, but only on the brightness of rituals that imitate “black” rituals from the past.
It should be remembered that Satanists do not rely on the real image of Lucifer, but only count on shock from Christians, so the friendly attitude of the latter will certainly confuse adherents of the “dark forces”. In addition, people who have both psychological and mental problems most often become Satanists, and help in solving them, of course, will help lost souls change their view of the world.
We hope that readers will be able to draw a clearer conclusion as to who Lucifer is. Photos of this image are included in the article. In them, too, to a large extent, one can see the changing ideas about the devilish essence and the endless interest that it arouses both among believers and among those who proclaim themselves atheists.
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