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How did Pan become the basis/embodiment of Satan? (lemmy.world)
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[–] FiniteBanjo@feddit.online 3 points 21 hours ago

In part because abrahamics reject sexuality and especially homosexuality, and Pan was a god associated with both. His most famous depiction might be alongside his Eromenos: Daphnis.