What is the Icon of Sin supposed to be?

[Ikagura]

Before saying it's John Romero I am asking this lore-wise.

Is this supposed to be an existing demon (like Baphomet) or it's just a demon made for the game?

[[Spitfyre] kjs]

Its just a joke.

[Ikagura]

Originally posted by SPITFYRE kjs:

Its just a joke.

Yes I know it's an easter egg but what's this in the lore?

[TakenStew22]

I think it's supposed to be Doom's version of Satan or something. Atleast in my opinion.
http://doom.wikia.com/wiki/Final_Boss

[Shai-P]

Like TakenStew said, it's DOOM's version of Satan. The Icon of Sin is the reason why the demons even exist, unless you count DOOM 64 being canon, then the main leader is the Mother Demon.

[Ikagura]

Originally posted by TakenStew22:

I think it's supposed to be Doom's version of Satan or something. Atleast in my opinion.
http://doom.wikia.com/wiki/Final_Boss

Thanks for the link

Originally posted by Tritnew:

Like TakenStew said, it's DOOM's version of Satan. The Icon of Sin is the reason why the demons even exist, unless you count DOOM 64 being canon, then the main leader is the Mother Demon.

I would say that the Mother Demon took the lead after IoS' death (assuming it's dead) to send the demons again.

I would even theorize that it explains why D64's demons are looking differently that Doom 1&2 - Final Doom.

Anyway this means that it could also be linked to the Doom 2016's titan (a powerful being in the lore that was beaten by the doomguy/doomslayer before the events of the game)

Anyway the "true icon of sin" in Brutal Doom looks great

[minecraft with gadget]

Icon of Sin is Baphomet, according to Final Doom. Not Satan, but a high-ranking demon nonetheless.

[Ikagura]

Originally posted by Jenna Jameson:

Icon of Sin is Baphomet, according to Final Doom. Not Satan, but a high-ranking demon nonetheless.

Sorry I've read the wiki and yeah it's baphomet as I thought (goat faced demon).

Thanks everyone for your answers