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5 Bloodthirsty Deities, Their Folklore, and the Practices of Their Followers

May 16, 2018 Erik

Many of the deities worshipped by mankind have been awful. Not only are their mythologies filled with conflict and aggression, but also the practices of their followers. Offerings of animals, and even people, have always […]

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