It’s a very special video episode of Black Mass Appeal, the podcast that brings Modern Satanism to the masses! In this episode, we celebrate the third anniversary of the podcast with something different: a trivia game! Simone Lasher runs three rounds of Satanic trivia, as cohosts Daniel Walker and Tabitha Slander take on teams of listener contestants.

Praise, condemnation, questions, and your team’s answers can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com.

TRIVIA QUESTIONS!

(Scroll down for answers at the bottom of the page.)

ROUND ONE: SATAN

1. In Dante’s Inferno, who was Satan munching on in the icy Ninth Circle? (Three points)
2. In the book of Revelation, how many heads does the “the beast from the sea” have? How many crowns? (Two points)
3. Most folks know the “number of the beast” in Revelation is 666. What’s the alternative number that is sometimes given as the “number of the beast”? What person is this number thought to represent? (Two points)
4. In the Book of Job, God issued two conditions before allowing Satan to fuck with Job. What were they, in order? (Two points)
5. In Paradise Lost, Book 1, Satan is the first character to speak. Who answers him (and is the second character to speak)? (One point)
6. Embarrassingly few women have played the devil in film. Name one. (One point)
7. A mosaic in the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna, Italy, is thought to be the first depiction of Satan in art. What’s unusual about this Satan? (One point)
8. How many times is the name “Lucifer” mentioned in the Bible? (One point)
9. Name the actor who played Black Phillip (in human form) in the movie The Witch. (One point)
10. Name the goat who played Black Phillip (in goat form) in the movie The Witch. (One point)

ROUND TWO: SATANISM

1. Name Anton LaVey’s three children. (Three points)
2. TST’s Baphomet statue was designed for installation at what state capitol… and was later used at a protest at what other state capitol? (Two points)
3. In 1975, Michael Aquino left the Church of Satan and performed a ritual where Satan revealed to Aquino his true name. What was it? (One point)
4. The United Aspects of Satan follows the “Baphomet Principle.” What is it? (One point)
5. What sect of Satanism, founded in 2009, is known for their “11 Neoteric Guidelines”? (One point)
6. What is the sixth tenet of the Satanic Temple? (One point)
7. Jex Blackmore, former spokesperson for the Satanic Temple, is now an independent activist and artist. What was the name of her 2019 art exhibit in Chicago? (One point)
8. The United Aspects of Satan’s holidays are feasts celebrating certain “aspects” of Satan. The feast that aligns with the winter solstice in December is the feast of whom? (One point)
9. What was the last book written by Anton LaVey, which was released the year following his death? (One point)
10. Why does the Order of Nine Angles suck? (One point)

ROUND THREE: BLACK MASS APPEAL

1. One of the events leading up to the formation of Black Mass Appeal was Simone writing an email about Satanism — and having it read on-air — to what other major podcast? (One point)
2. Apple recently changed the name of its podcasts app, leading to great confusion when trying to read the reviews. What was the original name of the app, and its new name? (Two points)
3. In 2019, BMA guest John Romero (Episode 46) released a “new episode” (or “megawad”) of his classic video game Doom. What was the title of this new episode? (One point)
4. Name another podcast that the BMA hosts have appeared on. (One point)
5. Former BMA guest, director Penny Lane (Episode 45), has 12 documentary directing credits. Name one of her films OTHER than “Hail Satan?” (One point)
6. Give the first names of the two primary members of the band Twin Temple (who were guests on Episode 43). (Two points)
7. Who has been on Black Mass Appeal the most as a guest? (One point)
8. Members of what Michigan-based Satanic group appeared on episode 52 to share their experience going to a Bob Larson exorcism? (One point)
9. What day of the week do new episodes of BMA drop? (One point)
10. What’s the country that was once inexplicably left in a show sheet and sends the hosts into fits of giggles when mentioned? (One point)

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ANSWERS

ROUND ONE: SATAN

1. In Dante’s Inferno, who was Satan munching on in the icy Ninth Circle? (Three points) Judas Iscariot, Marcus Junius Brutus, and Gaius Cassius Longinus.
2. In the book of Revelation, how many heads does the “the beast from the sea” have? How many crowns? (Two points) 7 heads, 10 crowns.
3. Most folks know the “number of the beast” in Revelation is 666. What’s the alternative number that is sometimes given as the “number of the beast”? What person is this number thought to represent? (Two points) 616, Emperor Nero.
4. In the Book of Job, God issued two conditions before allowing Satan to fuck with Job. What were they, in order? (Two points) 1. You cannot harm him physically. 2. You can harm him physically, but you can’t kill him.
5. In Paradise Lost, Book 1, Satan is the first character to speak. Who answers him (and is the second character to speak)? (One point) Beelzebub
6. Embarrassingly few women have played the devil in film. Name one. (One point) Elizabeth Hurley, Bedazzled; Jennifer Love Hewitt, Shortcut to Happiness; Rosalinda Celentano, The Passion of the Christ; Angelica Huston, Seraphim Falls. Will accept Emmanuelle Seigner (as The Girl), The Ninth Gate.
7. A mosaic in the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna, Italy, is thought to be the first depiction of Satan in art. What’s unusual about this Satan? (One point) He’s wearing blue (not the stereotypical red).
8. How many times is the name “Lucifer” mentioned in the Bible? (One point) Once.
9. Name the actor who played Black Phillip (in human form). (One point) Daniel Wahab Chaudhry.
10. Name the goat who played Black Phillip (in goat form). (One point) Charlie.

ROUND TWO: SATANISM

1. Name Anton LaVey’s three children. (Three points) Zeena, Karla, and Satan Xerxes.
2. TST’s Baphomet statue was designed for installation at what state capitol… and was later used at a protest at what other state capitol? (Two points) Oklahoma City and Little Rock, AR.
3. In 1975, Michael Aquino left the Church of Satan and performed a ritual where Satan revealed to Aquino his true name. What was it? (One point) Set.
4. The United Aspects of Satan follows the “Baphomet Principle.” What is it? (One point) Self-motivation balanced with compassion and reason, in all things.
5. What sect of Satanism, founded in 2009, is known for their “11 Neoteric Guidelines”? (One point) Church of Rational Satanism.
6. What is the sixth tenet of the Satanic Temple? (One point) “People are fallible. If one makes a mistake, one should do one’s best to rectify it and resolve any harm that might have been caused.”
7. Jex Blackmore, former spokesperson for the Satanic Temple, is now an independent activist and artist. What was the name of her 2019 art exhibit in Chicago? (One point) Sex Militant.
8. The United Aspects of Satan’s holidays are feasts celebrating certain “aspects” of Satan. The feast that aligns with the winter solstice in December is the feast of whom? (One point) The Feast of Ba’al.
9. What was the last book written by Anton LaVey, which was released the year following his death? (One point) Satan Speaks! (I’ll begrudgingly accept Letters from the Devil, 2010.)
10. Why does the Order of Nine Angles suck? (One point) Because they’re fucking Nazis that’s why.

ROUND THREE: BLACK MASS APPEAL

1. One of the events leading up to the formation of Black Mass Appeal was Simone writing an email about Satanism — and having it read on-air — to what other major podcast? (One point) My Favorite Murder.
2. Apple recently changed the name of its podcasts app, leading to great confusion when trying to read the reviews. What was the original name of the app, and its new name? (Two points) iTunes, Apple Podcasts.
3. In 2019, BMA guest John Romero (Episode 46) released a “new episode” (or “megawad”) of his classic video game Doom. What was the title of this new episode? (One point) Sigil.
4. Name another podcast that the BMA hosts have appeared on. (One point) Bizarre States, Naked Diner, Sacred Tension, Let’s Be Omnist.
5. Former BMA guest, director Penny Lane (Episode 45), has 12 documentary directing credits. Name one of her films OTHER than “Hail Satan?” (One point)
   1. Nellie Bly Makes the News (Documentary short)
   2. Hail Satan? (Documentary)
   3. The Pain of Others (Documentary)
   4. Normal Appearances (Short)
   5. Just Add Water: The Story of the Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys (Documentary short)
   6. Nuts! (Documentary)
   7. Our Nixon (Documentary)
   8. The Voyagers (Documentary short)
   9. The Commoners (Documentary short)
   10. Sittin’ on a Million (Documentary short) (co-director)
   11. The Abortion Diaries (Documentary short)
   12. We Are the Littletons: A True Story (Documentary short)
6. Give the first names of the two primary members of the band Twin Temple (who were guests on Episode 43). (Two points) Alexandra and Zachary James.
7. Who has been on Black Mass Appeal the most as a guest? (One point) Brigid Breed, SBA member. (Episodes 6, 7, 10, and 16). Followed by Detryck Von Doom (3 shows).
8. Members of what Michigan-based Satanic group appeared on episode 52 to share their experience going to a Bob Larson exorcism? (One point) Satanhaus.
9. What day of the week do new episodes of BMA drop? (One point) Tuesday.
10. What’s the country that was once inexplicably left in a show sheet and sends the hosts into fits of giggles when mentioned? (One point) Greece.