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the horned god

the horned god

Spirituality


The god of the hunt. As old as the earth mother, maybe, but harder to pin down. Before agriculture, without a successful hunt the tribe will fail.

Was used by Christians as a template for Lucifer, in their pogrom to overthrow all pagan (non-Christian!) beliefs.



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By referring to my keyboard-peeing potential (almost true story!), you identify yourself as unreasonable. So its no surprise your claim is false. In Christian mythology, lucifer is the devil's name before his fall. And its a safe bet there is another side to that story.



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I meant the image of Lucifer, which is not described in any of the texts. The Christians took a symbol of pagan belief and demonized it. Malice aforethought. They did that kind of stuff alot. Part of an extensive pogrom.



wiki Devil in Christianity
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil_in_Christianity

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Particularly in the medieval period, Satan was often shown as having horns and a goat's hindquarters ... and with a tail. He was also depicted as carrying a pitchfork,[20] the implement used in Hell to torment the damned, ...
None of these images seem to be based on biblical materials, as Satan's physical appearance is never described in the Bible or any other religious text. Rather, this image is apparently based on pagan Horned Gods, ...

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I like your style!



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Thank you. I didn't know that.
Let me correct it by saying, I like "the" style.
It's a rather picturesque response.
Also good night to you.


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Three posts above yours, I had clarified.


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Your contribution was funny, but still an abusive ad hominem. So you didn't like the op but have no case against it.