Serpent Gods: The Legend of Nāga
Summary
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore the ancient myth of the Naga, semi-divine serpent beings revered in Hinduism and Buddhism. They discuss snake worship’s global prevalence, the psychological roots of ophidiophobia, and the Silurian Hypothesis regarding lost pre-human civilizations. The episode also examines archaeological finds like Mesopotamian figurines and Alan Moore’s views on religious symbolism.
Topics discussed
Introduction and host banter
What are the Naga? Origins and lore
Ad breaks and commercial interruptions
Reptiles in folklore, fear, and mythology
Naga worship, Buddhism, and Hindu texts
Reptilian conspiracy theories and shapeshifters
Ad breaks and commercial interruptions
The Silurian Hypothesis and ancient civilizations
Alan Moore, Glycon, and Ubaid figurines
Mesopotamian artifacts and modern pop culture
Alien contact theories and lost history
Conclusion, listener contact, and final ads
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