This book is a great history lesson on the origin of Lucifer. The Roman Goddess Diana Lucifera was the illuminator or en-lightener, the Catholic church demonized this pagan Goddess and transformed her into Lucifer. Pan, the god of nature to pagans was used as a model for the devil with horns and cloven hooves. The snake was traditionally a symbol of wisdom in myths. The author does a great job explaining the mythical origins of Lucifer, Satan, and the devil and how they are different personages. Lucifer was an enlightened pagan goddess. Satan was the adversary of the old testament. The devil is the tempter of the New Testament. Read this book for the full story.