Figures of Rebellion: From Lucifer to Pandora

In Christian tradition, Lucifer is often equated with Satan, the fallen angel. His name means 'Light Bringer', reflecting his original status as a high-ranking seraph before his fall from grace due to pride.

Greek mythology's Prometheus shares Lucifer's rebellious nature. Defying Zeus, he stole fire from the gods to give to humanity, for which he was eternally punished, symbolizing enlightenment and the price of defiance.

Norse mythology's trickster god, Loki, resembles Lucifer in his role as a challenger to the gods and a harbinger of chaos. Unlike Lucifer, Loki was not originally evil, but grew more malevolent over time.

In Islam, Iblis (or Eblis) is a jinn who refused to bow to Adam and was cast out of heaven. His pride mirrors Lucifer's, and he becomes humanity's tempter, akin to the Christian Satan.

Angra Mainyu, in Zoroastrianism, is the destructive spirit who opposes Ahura Mazda (the good creator). He embodies chaos and destruction, analogous to the adversarial role Lucifer plays against God.

Set, the Egyptian god of chaos, storms, and war, was associated with usurpation and disorder. He killed and mutilated his brother Osiris, an act that parallels Lucifer's rebellion and the disruption of divine order.

While not a direct equivalent, Pandora from Greek mythology shares a thematic connection with Lucifer. Her curiosity led to the release of all evils into the world, similar to the fall of Lucifer bringing sin to humanity.