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	Some of Satanael's ~~other~~ names are portrayed inaccurately by some occultists as belonging to entirely different beings.		Some of Satanael's valid alternate names are portrayed inaccurately by some occultists as belonging to entirely different beings. The most common are listed below.
			* '''Azazel:''' Sometimes portrayed as being a Watcher who taught metalworking, cosmetics, and arts. In reality, that Watcher is [[Asael]], and Azazel is Satanael; the source of the misconception is confusion between their names. This misconception may result in claims that Azazel is a leader among the Watchers, or a co-leader alongside [[Samyaza]], or a composite being called ''Samyazazel'' who leads the Watchers. It is true that, in some texts, Azazel is described as "the Prince of the Watchers," but Satano-Grigorists do not take this to mean that he is a Watcher. The [[Book of the Watchers and the Acts of Enoch]] sheds light on this with its account of Azazel helping the Watchers gain the power needed to rebel; according to that scripture, the Watchers bestowed the name ''Satanael'' and the honorary title "Prince of the Watchers" upon Azazel out of gratitude for his help.

	==See also==		==See also==

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	* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Equating Ahriman and Satanael is disrespectful to Satanael, as it insults his brilliant nature.		* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Equating Ahriman and Satanael is disrespectful to Satanael, as it insults his brilliant nature.
	* '''Asael:''' Satanael, usually under the name Azazel, is often incorrectly counted among the Watchers. This is due to confusion of ''Azazel'', who is Satanael, with ''[[Asael]]'', the Watcher of metalworking, weapon manufacture, cosmetics, fashion, and creativity. Azazel himself is not a Watcher.		* '''Asael:''' Satanael, usually under the name Azazel, is often incorrectly counted among the Watchers. This is due to confusion of ''Azazel'', who is Satanael, with ''[[Asael]]'', the Watcher of metalworking, weapon manufacture, cosmetics, fashion, and creativity. Azazel himself is not a Watcher.
	* '''Melek Taus / Tawuse Melek:''' The most prominent among seven ~~angels~~ made by the creator god in ~~the theology of~~ Yazidism, a relatively obscure ethnoreligion mostly present in Iraq. Wrongly assumed to be Satanael because he refused to obey the creator god's command to bow down to Adam, the first man, which is similar to the Muslim story of the fall of Satanael. Yazidi stories ~~actually~~ state that Melek Taus did not refuse the command out of defiance, but ~~rather~~ because he was following a prior command to never bow to any being other than the creator~~. He~~ later repented for this ~~act~~ and was forgiven. Muslims have committed numerous genocides and ethnic cleansing campaigns against the Yazidi people in their homeland due to this mistaken belief that Melek Taus is Satanael and that Yazidis are therefore Satanists. In recent times, Western occultists have begun to subscribe to this idea as well; Joy of Satan Ministries has even published a "Black Book of Satan" that they falsely claim is a secret Yazidi scripture. Equating Melek Taus and Satanael not only implies that Satanael is an ultimately obedient and repentant being, but also encourages the genocide of Yazidis.		* '''Melek Taus / Tawuse Melek:''' The most prominent among seven divine beings made by the creator god in Yazidism, a relatively obscure ethnoreligion mostly present in Iraq. Wrongly assumed to be Satanael because he refused to obey the creator god's command to bow down to Adam, the first man, which is similar to the Muslim story of the fall of Satanael. Yazidi stories state that Melek Taus did not refuse the command out of defiance, but because he was following a prior command to never bow to any being other than the creator; he later repented for this and was forgiven. Muslims have committed numerous genocides and ethnic cleansing campaigns against the Yazidi people in their homeland due to this mistaken belief that Melek Taus is Satanael and that Yazidis are therefore Satanists. In recent times, Western occultists have begun to subscribe to this idea as well; Joy of Satan Ministries has even published a "Black Book of Satan" that they falsely claim is a secret Yazidi scripture. Equating Melek Taus and Satanael not only implies that Satanael is an ultimately obedient and repentant being, but also encourages the genocide of Yazidis.
			*'''Samael:''' Yahweh's loyal archangel of torment and punishment, head of the order of [[Angel#Memitim\|memitim]]. Referred to as "the ''satan''" in the Book of Job and the chief ''satan'' in Jewish exegetical writings, which has caused a persistent conflation of Samael with Satanael (the Devil). The confusion stems from the fact that memitim were sometimes referred to as ''satanim''. This is one of the major practical reasons that Satano-Grigorists avoid using ''Satan'' as a name for Satanael. An individual who follows the Adversary of Tyranny would want nothing to do with the angel Samael. Some Satanic organizations do worship a being who is clearly Satanael according to his associations and nature, but insist upon calling him Samael, which is not necessarily the same thing as actually contacting the angel Samael. Nevertheless, equating Samael and Satanael is extremely disrespectful to Satanael and may pose spiritual risks if a memit actually answers this call.

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	* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Equating Ahriman and Satanael is disrespectful to Satanael, as it insults his brilliant nature.		* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Equating Ahriman and Satanael is disrespectful to Satanael, as it insults his brilliant nature.
	* '''Asael:''' Satanael, usually under the name Azazel, is often incorrectly counted among the Watchers. This is due to confusion of ''Azazel'', who is Satanael, with ''[[Asael]]'', the Watcher of metalworking, weapon manufacture, cosmetics, fashion, and creativity. Azazel himself is not a Watcher.		* '''Asael:''' Satanael, usually under the name Azazel, is often incorrectly counted among the Watchers. This is due to confusion of ''Azazel'', who is Satanael, with ''[[Asael]]'', the Watcher of metalworking, weapon manufacture, cosmetics, fashion, and creativity. Azazel himself is not a Watcher.
	* '''Melek Taus / Tawuse Melek:''' The most prominent among seven angels made by the creator god in the ~~Yazidi religion~~. Wrongly assumed to be Satanael because he refused to obey the creator god's command to bow down to Adam, the first man, which is similar to the Muslim story of the fall of Satanael. Yazidi stories actually state that Melek Taus did not refuse the command out of defiance, but rather because he was following a prior command to never bow to any being other than the creator. He later repented for this act and was forgiven. Muslims have committed numerous genocides and ethnic cleansing campaigns against the Yazidi people in their homeland due to this mistaken belief that Melek Taus is Satanael and that Yazidis are therefore Satanists. In recent times, Western occultists have begun to subscribe to this idea as well; Joy of Satan Ministries has even published a "Black Book of Satan" that they falsely claim is a secret Yazidi scripture. Equating Melek Taus and Satanael not only implies that Satanael is an ultimately obedient and repentant being, but also encourages the genocide of Yazidis.		* '''Melek Taus / Tawuse Melek:''' The most prominent among seven angels made by the creator god in the theology of Yazidism, a relatively obscure ethnoreligion mostly present in Iraq. Wrongly assumed to be Satanael because he refused to obey the creator god's command to bow down to Adam, the first man, which is similar to the Muslim story of the fall of Satanael. Yazidi stories actually state that Melek Taus did not refuse the command out of defiance, but rather because he was following a prior command to never bow to any being other than the creator. He later repented for this act and was forgiven. Muslims have committed numerous genocides and ethnic cleansing campaigns against the Yazidi people in their homeland due to this mistaken belief that Melek Taus is Satanael and that Yazidis are therefore Satanists. In recent times, Western occultists have begun to subscribe to this idea as well; Joy of Satan Ministries has even published a "Black Book of Satan" that they falsely claim is a secret Yazidi scripture. Equating Melek Taus and Satanael not only implies that Satanael is an ultimately obedient and repentant being, but also encourages the genocide of Yazidis.

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	Some occultists inaccurately equate or syncretize other beings with Satanael. The most common conflations rejected by Satano-Grigorism are listed below.		Some occultists inaccurately equate or syncretize other beings with Satanael. The most common conflations rejected by Satano-Grigorism are listed below.
	* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Equating Ahriman to Satanael is disrespectful to Satanael, as it insults his brilliant nature.		* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Equating Ahriman and Satanael is disrespectful to Satanael, as it insults his brilliant nature.
	* '''Asael:''' Satanael, usually under the name Azazel, is often incorrectly counted among the Watchers. This is due to confusion of ''Azazel'', who is Satanael, with ''[[Asael]]'', the Watcher of metalworking, weapon manufacture, cosmetics, fashion, and creativity. Azazel himself is not a Watcher.		* '''Asael:''' Satanael, usually under the name Azazel, is often incorrectly counted among the Watchers. This is due to confusion of ''Azazel'', who is Satanael, with ''[[Asael]]'', the Watcher of metalworking, weapon manufacture, cosmetics, fashion, and creativity. Azazel himself is not a Watcher.
	* '''Melek Taus / Tawuse Melek:''' The most prominent among seven angels made by the creator god in the Yazidi religion. Wrongly assumed to be Satanael because he refused to obey the creator god's command to bow down to Adam, the first man, which is similar to the Muslim story of the fall of Satanael. Yazidi stories actually state that Melek Taus did not refuse the command out of defiance, but rather because he was following a prior command to never bow to any being other than the creator. He later repented for this act and was forgiven. Muslims have committed numerous genocides and ethnic cleansing campaigns against the Yazidi people in their homeland due to this mistaken belief that Melek Taus is Satanael and that Yazidis are therefore Satanists. In recent times, Western occultists have begun to subscribe to this idea as well; Joy of Satan Ministries has even published a "Black Book of Satan" that is ~~falsely claimed to be~~ a secret Yazidi scripture. Equating Melek Taus to Satanael not only implies that Satanael is an ultimately obedient and repentant being, but also encourages the genocide of Yazidis.		* '''Melek Taus / Tawuse Melek:''' The most prominent among seven angels made by the creator god in the Yazidi religion. Wrongly assumed to be Satanael because he refused to obey the creator god's command to bow down to Adam, the first man, which is similar to the Muslim story of the fall of Satanael. Yazidi stories actually state that Melek Taus did not refuse the command out of defiance, but rather because he was following a prior command to never bow to any being other than the creator. He later repented for this act and was forgiven. Muslims have committed numerous genocides and ethnic cleansing campaigns against the Yazidi people in their homeland due to this mistaken belief that Melek Taus is Satanael and that Yazidis are therefore Satanists. In recent times, Western occultists have begun to subscribe to this idea as well; Joy of Satan Ministries has even published a "Black Book of Satan" that they falsely claim is a secret Yazidi scripture. Equating Melek Taus and Satanael not only implies that Satanael is an ultimately obedient and repentant being, but also encourages the genocide of Yazidis.

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	* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Equating Ahriman to Satanael is disrespectful to Satanael, as it insults his brilliant nature.		* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Equating Ahriman to Satanael is disrespectful to Satanael, as it insults his brilliant nature.
	* '''Asael:''' Satanael, usually under the name Azazel, is often incorrectly counted among the Watchers. This is due to confusion of ''Azazel'', who is Satanael, with ''[[Asael]]'', the Watcher of metalworking, weapon manufacture, cosmetics, fashion, and creativity. Azazel himself is not a Watcher.		* '''Asael:''' Satanael, usually under the name Azazel, is often incorrectly counted among the Watchers. This is due to confusion of ''Azazel'', who is Satanael, with ''[[Asael]]'', the Watcher of metalworking, weapon manufacture, cosmetics, fashion, and creativity. Azazel himself is not a Watcher.
	* '''Melek Taus / Tawuse Melek:''' The most prominent among seven angels made by the creator god in the Yazidi religion. Wrongly assumed to be Satanael because he refused to obey the creator god's command to bow down to Adam, the first man, which is similar to the Muslim story of the fall of Satanael. ~~However, the~~ Yazidi stories actually state that Melek Taus ~~refused~~ the command ~~was~~ because he was following a prior command to never bow to any being other than the creator. He later repented for this act and was forgiven.		* '''Melek Taus / Tawuse Melek:''' The most prominent among seven angels made by the creator god in the Yazidi religion. Wrongly assumed to be Satanael because he refused to obey the creator god's command to bow down to Adam, the first man, which is similar to the Muslim story of the fall of Satanael. Yazidi stories actually state that Melek Taus did not refuse the command out of defiance, but rather because he was following a prior command to never bow to any being other than the creator. He later repented for this act and was forgiven. Muslims have committed numerous genocides and ethnic cleansing campaigns against the Yazidi people in their homeland due to this mistaken belief that Melek Taus is Satanael and that Yazidis are therefore Satanists. In recent times, Western occultists have begun to subscribe to this idea as well; Joy of Satan Ministries has even published a "Black Book of Satan" that is falsely claimed to be a secret Yazidi scripture. Equating Melek Taus to Satanael not only implies that Satanael is an ultimately obedient and repentant being, but also encourages the genocide of Yazidis.

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	* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Equating Ahriman to Satanael is disrespectful to Satanael, as it insults his brilliant nature.		* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Equating Ahriman to Satanael is disrespectful to Satanael, as it insults his brilliant nature.
	* '''Asael:''' Satanael, usually under the name Azazel, is often incorrectly counted among the Watchers. This is due to confusion of ''Azazel'', who is Satanael, with ''[[Asael]]'', the Watcher of metalworking, weapon manufacture, cosmetics, fashion, and creativity. Azazel himself is not a Watcher.		* '''Asael:''' Satanael, usually under the name Azazel, is often incorrectly counted among the Watchers. This is due to confusion of ''Azazel'', who is Satanael, with ''[[Asael]]'', the Watcher of metalworking, weapon manufacture, cosmetics, fashion, and creativity. Azazel himself is not a Watcher.
			* '''Melek Taus / Tawuse Melek:''' The most prominent among seven angels made by the creator god in the Yazidi religion. Wrongly assumed to be Satanael because he refused to obey the creator god's command to bow down to Adam, the first man, which is similar to the Muslim story of the fall of Satanael. However, the Yazidi stories actually state that Melek Taus refused the command was because he was following a prior command to never bow to any being other than the creator. He later repented for this act and was forgiven.

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	Some occultists inaccurately equate or syncretize other beings with Satanael. The most common conflations rejected by Satano-Grigorism are listed below.		Some occultists inaccurately equate or syncretize other beings with Satanael. The most common conflations rejected by Satano-Grigorism are listed below.
	* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Equating Ahriman to Satanael is disrespectful to Satanael, as it insults his brilliant nature.		* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Equating Ahriman to Satanael is disrespectful to Satanael, as it insults his brilliant nature.
			* '''Asael:''' Satanael, usually under the name Azazel, is often incorrectly counted among the Watchers. This is due to confusion of ''Azazel'', who is Satanael, with ''[[Asael]]'', the Watcher of metalworking, weapon manufacture, cosmetics, fashion, and creativity. Azazel himself is not a Watcher.

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	The actual identity of Satanael is debated among occultists and Satanists. Some ideas commonly spread on this topic are firmly rejected by Satano-Grigorists as false, misleading, or even potentially spiritually perilous.		The actual identity of Satanael is debated among occultists and Satanists. Some ideas commonly spread on this topic are firmly rejected by Satano-Grigorists as false, misleading, or even potentially spiritually perilous.

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	Some occultists inaccurately equate or syncretize other beings with Satanael. The most common conflations rejected by Satano-Grigorism are listed below.		Some occultists inaccurately equate or syncretize other beings with Satanael. The most common conflations rejected by Satano-Grigorism are listed below.
	* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Equating Ahriman to Satanael is disrespectful to Satanael, as it insults his brilliant nature.		* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Equating Ahriman to Satanael is disrespectful to Satanael, as it insults his brilliant nature.

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	Some occultists inaccurately equate or syncretize other beings with Satanael. The most common conflations rejected by Satano-Grigorism are listed below.		Some occultists inaccurately equate or syncretize other beings with Satanael. The most common conflations rejected by Satano-Grigorism are listed below.
	* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment.		* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Equating Ahriman to Satanael is disrespectful to Satanael, as it insults his brilliant nature.

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	"Great" may be appended before any of these epithets for further praise.		"Great" may be appended before any of these epithets for further praise.

			== Identity ==
			The actual identity of Satanael is debated among occultists and Satanists. Some ideas commonly spread on this topic are firmly rejected by Satano-Grigorists as false, misleading, or even potentially spiritually perilous.

	~~== Identity ==~~
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	Some occultists inaccurately ~~conflate~~ other beings with Satanael. The most common conflations rejected ~~within~~ Satano-Grigorism are listed below.		Some occultists inaccurately equate or syncretize other beings with Satanael. The most common conflations rejected by Satano-Grigorism are listed below.
			* '''Ahriman:''' The primordial principle of evil in the Zoroastrian religion. Unlike Satanael, Ahriman in Zoroastrian theology is clearly not a complex personal being who has been slandered by a tyrant god. Since Zoroastrian theology is truly dualistic, Ahriman represents all destruction, suffering, regression, and detriment to the world. This stands in stark contrast to Satanael, a multifaceted deity who is associated with love of the Self, the joy of life, the quest for knowledge, and personal fulfillment.

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