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[[File:Baphomet.png|thumb|The 19th century image of a Sabbatic Goat, created by [[wikipedia:Eliphas Levi|Eliphas Lévi]]. The arms bear the Latin words ''[[wikipedia:solvation|SOLVE]]'' (dissolve) and ''[[wikipedia:congelation|COAGULA]]'' (congeal).]] | |||
The Father of Understanding | The '''Father of Understanding''', by the Renaissance era, is a being that the [[Templars]] pledge allegiance to and ask for guidance. | ||
He is the Templar equivalent of Buddha. The Father of Understanding could be pagan deity, [[wikipedia:Baphomet|Baphomet]]. It has been suggested that Baphomet may be derived from the Arabic word ''Abu Fihama'', meaning "The Father of Understanding". Furthermore, Baphomet has been the linked to the Knights Templar in reality. In 1307 when King Philip IV of France ordered the arrest and torture of many Templars, the name "Baphomet" came up in many of the subsequent confessions. Why the Atheistic Templars of the games world would be worshipping a pagan deity, however, is unknown. | |||
Templars (at least during Renaissance) would often ask him for guidance as a greeting at the end of a meeting: | |||
{{quote|May the Father of Understanding guide us|A Templar, with his fist on his heart}} | |||
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The Father of Understanding, by the Renaissance era, is a being that the Templars pledge allegiance to and ask for guidance.
He is the Templar equivalent of Buddha. The Father of Understanding could be pagan deity, Baphomet. It has been suggested that Baphomet may be derived from the Arabic word Abu Fihama, meaning "The Father of Understanding". Furthermore, Baphomet has been the linked to the Knights Templar in reality. In 1307 when King Philip IV of France ordered the arrest and torture of many Templars, the name "Baphomet" came up in many of the subsequent confessions. Why the Atheistic Templars of the games world would be worshipping a pagan deity, however, is unknown.
Templars (at least during Renaissance) would often ask him for guidance as a greeting at the end of a meeting:
- "May the Father of Understanding guide us"
- ―A Templar, with his fist on his heart