What is another word for satanism?

Pronunciation: [sˈe͡ɪtənˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Satanism is often associated with evil, darkness and occult practices. However, there are several other words that can be used in place of Satanism. One such word is Occultism, which refers to the study of mystical and magical practices. Another word that can be used instead of Satanism is Witchcraft, which is the practice of magic or sorcery, especially by women. Similarly, the word Paganism can also be used, which is a broad term that encompasses various non-Christian religions. Other synonyms for Satanism include Demonism, Black Magic, Dark Arts and Devil Worship. These words can be used depending on the context and the tone of the conversation.

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Usage examples for Satanism

A few years of influence have sufficed; and now satanism, Occultism and other absurdities are flourishing; not to mention that, according to some accounts, the Cities of the Plains are reconciled with new Rome.
"The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Vol. 2"
Emile Zola
As, in art, he was a man of extremes, he always went from one excess to the other, and after having dived into the satanism of the Middle Ages, in his account of "Marshal de Rais," he saw nothing so interesting to investigate as the life of a saint.
"En Route"
J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans
In this especial territory of satanism, the church rises, delicate and little, closely enveloped in the rags of taverns and hovels, and seen far off, raises above the roofs its light spire, like a netting needle, its point below, and lifting its eye into the light and air, through which can be seen a minute bell surmounting a sort of anvil.
"En Route"
J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans

Famous quotes with Satanism

  • Then a overflowing desire comes to me, absurd, of a sort of satanism before Satan, in that one day [...] an escape out of God can be found and the deepest of us stops, I don't know how, to be a part of being or not being.
    Fernando Pessoa

Related words: satanism, satanic, satan, satanic ritual

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