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Who Was Moloch? The Ancient Demon Behind Child Sacrifice Myths
Moloch is one of the most disturbing figures in ancient religion: a god (or demon) associated with child sacrifice, fire, and judgment. But was he Baal, Cronos, or something darker? This deep dive explores Moloch’s origins in history, the Bible, and mythology and how he lives on in modern fiction, including in Moloch Rising.
