By Horn, Hoof, and Crown: An Introduction to Satanism, Luciferianism, and the Left Hand Path.

In this lecture, Shea Bilé will provide a glimpse into the multifaceted realm of the Satanism, Lucifierianism, and the Left Hand Path, elucidating on the diverse tapestry of spiritual traditions and ideologies they have engendered. This discourse will delve into the historical roots of religious Satanism and the Left Hand Path and unravel its present-day manifestations - often misunderstood systems of belief and ritual practices. We will explore the myriad perspectives of Satanic traditions such as the Temple of Set, the Church of Satan, The Satanic Temple, Anti-Cosmic Satanism, Gnostic Satanism/Luciferianism, and others; furthermore, Shea Bilé will shed light on his own personal religious work and praxis, offering a unique insight into a self-styled and independent Satanic path of devotion. These traditions, each in its own way, are built upon the foundational principles of radical freedom and religious transgression - a black flame that sets alight the heart of the Left Hand Path.

Shea Bilé is an author, lecturer, musician, performance artist, and podcast host. A researcher and devotee of esoteric practice for nearly 25 years, his committed adherence to subversive forms of spiritual expression has served as a vital foundation for his work. He has delivered lectures and workshops internationally, with a focus on Left Hand Path occultism and religious heterodoxy, and has served as both a visiting professor and a guest lecturer at various universities. His writings have appeared in numerous print and digital publications, his most recent treatise being, "Friedrich Nietzsche and the Left Hand Path," a book of occult philosophy published by Atramentous Press in 2023. His forthcoming work, "Hymns of the Red Dragon," a daemonic hymnal, is to be published by Theion Publishing.