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Today, in a symbolic act, Iranians set fire to the flags of Israel and the United States, as well as an obelisk and a statue of Baal—which they described as a symbol of Satan—in various cities across Iran in response to the release of the Epstein documents.

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[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Baal looks a lot like Baphomet in that photo.

[–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I was assuming it was based off later depictions of Baal Hammon (the ram) but blending the two for dramatic effect would also make sense.