Satanism is a philosophy which encourages self-expression, and the means for such individuation may embrace imagery and techniques beyond that condoned by “polite society.” Decorating the flesh itself has long been a human tradition, embraced as a symbol for initiation into secret societies, for alienation from the commonplace, and for making radical statements of allegiance.
From the early days of the Church of Satan, our members often chose to emblazon the iconography of the Inferno on the living canvas of their skin. Then, such self-marking was a true blasphemy, and the tattooed images were placed, like the fabled “witch’s marks,” on areas of the body which remained covered when one was interacting with the herd. But in the ritual chamber, that ultimate stage for the enactment of fantasy, those forbidden sigils were exposed in the light of the Black Flame and radiated power through their revelation.
More recently, tattoos have become de rigueur for those who wish to claim the title of rebel without having to commit themselves to a lifestyle which is beyond herd culture. This fascination shall pass, and dermatologists will make fortunes removing tattoos when they have again regained their initial outlaw significance. But Satanists were there first, and in the meantime we shall not give up this magical tradition because the masses have briefly become fond of this ancient art.
So here we present a gallery of diabolical fantasies, wrought on animal flesh, as inspiration for those true iconoclasts of the Church of Satan to maintain this most magical of arts.