About this episode

This episode explores the downfall of pagan gods as Christianity rises, tracing stories and legends that illustrate their judgment.

In this episode of Haunted Cosmos, we’ll explore the downfall and desolation of pagan gods as Christ’s kingdom rises. From the fires of Moloch and the death of Pan to the silencing of Delphi, Julian the Apostate’s failed revival of paganism, and the conversion of Iceland. Throughout this episode, we trace the stories and legends that point to a single theme: the gods of the old world have been judged. New Haunted Cosmos shirt available for a limited time! - Get it here! Love Haunted Cosmos? ...

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Hosts: Ben Garrett, Brian Sauvé

Topics covered

• pagan gods
• Christianity
• historical conversion
• mythology
• religious themes

Keywords

• paganism
• Christianity
• Moloch
• Pan
• Julian the Apostate
• Iceland
• mythology
• religious conversion

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Moloch, Pan, Delphi

Places: Iceland

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