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Episode 65: I Got Soul, and I'm Super Bad

Data Over Dogma

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Ancestor worship and deity connection

Exploring the link between offerings to deceased family members and worship of deities, this chapter delves into ancient texts referencing deceased kin as gods, suggesting an evolution from ancestor worship to temple offerings. It delves into the belief that ancestors and gods require similar offerings, disrupting centralized power structures and highlighting the deep integration of soul and deity concepts in ancient religions.

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