The Morning Star

EXTENDED VERSION: From ancient myths to modern storytelling, the figure of Lucifer has long fascinated and intrigued us. Known by many names—Satan, the Devil, the fallen angel—Lucifer embodies some of humanity’s deepest questions and concerns. What does it mean to rebel against authority? Is knowledge worth the price of suffering? Can evil ever be justified? In this video essay, I propose a controversial and illuminating journey to unveil the mysterious and often contradictory portrayals of Lucifer across history, religion, literature, and popular culture. By examining the various faces of this enigmatic figure, from the tragic hero to the seductive tempter, we’ll discover what Lucifer reveals about our own struggles with free will, morality, and the search for meaning in a world of light and darkness. Through comparative mythology, biblical interpretation, artistic representation, and psychological symbolism, we’ll explore