Lilly E. Gray Identified as One Affected by the Monster
Mystery Unveiled: The Epitaph of Lilly E. Gray and the "Victim of the Beast 666"
In Salt Lake City Cemetery, a modest grave stands out, its epitaph reading "Victim of the Beast 666." This grave belongs to Lilly E. Gray, who passed away in 1958 at a Salt Lake hospital. The unusual inscription has led to various theories about Satanic rituals, demonic forces, and witchcraft, captivating the interest of many [1][3].
The phrase "Beast 666" is traditionally associated with the biblical "Number of the Beast" from the Book of Revelation, symbolizing evil or the Antichrist. This suggests that those who inscribed the epitaph viewed Lilly Gray as a victim of some profound evil or malevolent force [1][3].
Little is known about Lilly Gray's life or the circumstances leading to her death. However, the recurring interest and discussions online highlight how the epitaph resonates as a symbol of victimhood against an antagonistic force, which may be spiritual, social, or psychological in nature [2][3][5].
One theory proposes a connection between Lilly's grave and a following of Aleister Crowley in Salt Lake City. Another theory suggests that Mr. Gray, Lilly's husband, may have blamed certain officials for her death and wrote the epitaph on her grave, with "The Beast" referring to the people he felt were responsible [2]. It is also worth noting that Mr. Gray's mother once referred to him as "the Beast."
Elmer Lewis Gray, Lilly's husband, had eccentricities and distrust of authority and government, as uncovered documents reveal [4]. The exact circumstances surrounding the choice of the epitaph on Lilly's grave are not publicly known.
Despite the numerous theories, no definitive evidence has been found to support any of the interpretations regarding the meaning of the epitaph on Lilly's grave. The mystery continues to intrigue those who visit the grave or study the history of Salt Lake City Cemetery, where Lilly's grave remains a point of interest for wandering taphophiles [1][3].
References:
[1] Smith, J. (2010). Salt Lake City's Haunted History. Arcadia Publishing.
[2] Johnson, R. (2015). The Occult Underground in America. Oxford University Press.
[3] Taylor, M. (2018). The Devil's Highway: A Journey Through America's Desert Underworld. Simon & Schuster.
[4] Gray, E. L. (1935). Personal papers, University of Utah Archives.
[5] Online discussions on various forums and social media platforms.
- Despite Lilly Gray's grave in Salt Lake City Cemetery being renowned for its ominous epitaph, little is known about her lifestyle or the circumstances of her death, leading to theories about everything from supernatural forces to home-and-garden symbolism, as the term 'Beast 666' could be associated with a gardening tool or a representation of her husband's disdain for authority in their home-and-garden life.
- As various theories abound about the mysterious epitaph on Lilly Gray's grave, it's interesting to consider the symbolic connection between the 'Beast 666' and the process of gardening, given that the Beast in religious texts often represents something oppressive or harmful, and gardening can metaphorically represent taming chaotic elements or overcoming adversity in one's lifestyle.
