For myths relating to the concept of Evil
Myths surrounding the origin and propagation of "evil", whatever that may mean in the relevant mythology, which should also be tagged.
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Where does evil come from in Yazidism?
In the Yazidi religion there is an angel called Melek Taus, the "Peacock Angel," who in other faiths, such as Islam and Christianity, is understood as the equivalent of the fallen angel who became the Devil, known by various other names in either…
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Any tales of feigned, serpentine innocence?
Does anyone know a myth or fable in which a snake claims innocence in some deed, laying blame on 'another snake' who's now 'dead and gone,' pointing to a shed, discarded skin (it's own, of course) as ersatz evidence? Maybe it claims that it's now…
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Was there a Mythological Being Who had His Eyes Removed and Separated?
WARNING! Spoilers ahead for Blue Exorcist and The 8th Night
So, I recently watched a recap of a Korean Mystery-Thriller film called "The 8th Night". The basic premise is that a young monk and an exorcist must hunt down one of two malevolent eyes…
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Is there any superstitious associations between the number eleven and evil?
We're all familiar with various superstitious ideas that consider the number 13 unlucky. But is there any such associations with the number 11? I've found Kabbalistic sources that connect the number 11 to the sitra achara ("the other side" in…
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