Why Were Horned Gods Demonised?

For centuries, horned figures symbolised strength, fertility, and the untamed forces of the earth. But something changed. Their sacred image was twisted, their worship erased, and their names turned into something to be feared. How did the gods of the wild become the faces of evil?

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Written by Jason Collier
Narrated by Adam Marsdin

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