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Lady of the Library - The Devil Before Christianity | Ep. 2

The Devil Before Christianity | Ep. 2

07/23/23 • 22 min

Lady of the Library

In this episode, we delve into the intriguing realms of ancient religions and explore the origins of the concept of the devil long before Christianity emerged. Join me, Cinzia DuBois, as we unravel the enigmatic traditions of Zoroastrianism and Zurvanism, shedding light on the fascinating evolution and significance of the devil figure within these ancient belief systems.

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In this episode, we delve into the intriguing realms of ancient religions and explore the origins of the concept of the devil long before Christianity emerged. Join me, Cinzia DuBois, as we unravel the enigmatic traditions of Zoroastrianism and Zurvanism, shedding light on the fascinating evolution and significance of the devil figure within these ancient belief systems.

Support the show

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Cinzia
Sign up for my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/4j3rhdkm
Episode Request form: https://tinyurl.com/2db5a7ar

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