The Demonic Labubu Crisis of 2025

About this episode

The episode explores the viral claim linking the Labubu phenomenon to the ancient demon Pazuzu.

An exploration of the recent viral claim that there’s a link between the ultra-popular Labubu phenomenon and the ancient Mesopotamian demon Pazuzu. As always...thanks for listening/watching!

People in this episode

Host: Phil Albertelli

Topics covered

• demonology
• viral phenomena
• Mesopotamian mythology
• cultural commentary
• spirituality

Keywords

• Labubu
• Pazuzu
• demon
• Mesopotamian
• viral claim
• spirituality
• commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Labubu phenomenon

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