Baphomet was the supposed "god" of the Knights Templar, a mystical order. Baphomet later was incorporated into some of the Masonic rites. Nowdays, Baphomet has become a symbol for satanists, who have inverted the original pentagram on his forehead. We would like to propose the revolutionary theory that perhaps Baphomet was actually a composite figure representing Echu. In Brazil, Echu is syncretized as the Devil due to his trickiness. Our theory is based on the symbolism of the figure. First of all the figure is male and female, as is Echu. The goat is the primary food of Echu and the head of the figure is that of a goat. Likewise he has the horns of power. Horns have always been a symbol of power and magic. Notice that the Orisha Ogue is composed of two horns. Ogue is a "witch" Orisha that lives with Chango. In the middle of all is the cadeusus of Mercury, sitting in his lap, another symbol of power and dominion. Witches call the figure the Sabbatic Goat and refer to him as the "Horned One". This is a link to Pan, the goat-footed god, who was the son of Hermes. Another evolution in the history of Echu or Eleggua. This is just our theory and we expect that not everyone will agree. We just offer it for your consideration.
Loki was the trickster god of the Norse peoples. He was viewed as an old man. This corresponds somewhat to the Haitian concept of him, presenting himself as an old man. We must admit that Loki has more to do with Echu than Eleggua. Originally he was not part of the Aesir, or the group of ruling gods in Norse mythology. Only after Odin made a pact with him, as blood brother, did he become part of the pantheon. This is also the case of Echu or Eshu. Eshu was considered by the Yoruba to be a primordial being that had existed before the creation of the world. Eleggua on the other hand was an Orisha, who under Obatala's influence was capable of helping humankind. Perhaps the most appropriate attribute of Loki that corresponds to Echu is that of cunningness and guile. Well, after all, what is a trickster without guile and craftiness?
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