436. Luther: Showdown with the Emperor (Part 4)
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Satirical Cartoons in the Reformation
During the Reformation, Luther and his allies utilized satirical cartoons as a powerful tool of dissent and polemic. These cartoons contrasted the life of Christ with the papal lifestyle, ridiculing the latter and using abusive imagery. Luther was portrayed as the hero, while his opponents were objects of mockery. The Evangelical followers of Luther were credited with inventing satirical cartoons, using them on an unprecedented scale in history. The cartoons were highly scatological, often depicting offensive scenes like the devil excreting monks.
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