Here’s an interesting little piece I came across regarding the relationship between Baphoment X° and Gerald Gardner, the latter being best known as the instigator of the modern Wiccan Revival. I present it NOT because I agree with all the author’s conclusions and propositions but because of the series of quotes from Crowley and Gardner and a lovely shot of the Encampment Charter that Crowley signed and sealed (speculation has it that Gerald had prepared it initially and Crowley just affixed signature and perhaps the seals). So have a look, perhaps do your own research and reach your own conclusions. I have seen copies of Gardner’s Book of Shadows describing one Gardnernian initiation that quotes liberally from the EGC Gnostic Mass.
http://www.thelemicunion.com/gerald-gardner-ordo-templi-orientis-new-greater-pagan-cult/.
