In the Book of Mormon, a band of robbers founded by a wicked Nephite named Gadianton. Their organization was based on secrecy and satanic oaths.

Gadianton caused the destruction of the Nephite nation, Hel. 2: 12-13. The devil gave secret oaths and covenants to Gadianton, Hel. 6: 16-32. Secret combinations caused the destruction of the Jaredite nation, Ether 8: 15-26.