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    Where did the modern mythical notion of the Devil having a pitchfork come from?

    Question #76985. Asked by tragic_flawed. (Mar 09 07 2:41 PM)


    sancho_pft

    The Devil's pitchfork has evolved from Posiedon's trident - another example of organised religion adopting pre-existing symbolism to lure non-believers in!

    Mar 09 07, 3:53 PM
    tragic_flawed

    Hekate too- the 3-crossroads...the 3-faces of Hekate...

    Mar 09 07, 10:54 PM


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