The Humbugs of the World · Character
The Cabiri
Ancient mystery cult deities, cited as a historical humbug.
minor
First appearance: ix
The Cabiri shows up with force in XLVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Described as the most ancient of heathen divinities, whose mysteries involved starvation, terror, and a promise of safety from drowning.
The Cabiri first appears in 0014 ix.
In XLVI: Described as the most ancient of heathen divinities, whose mysteries involved starvation, terror, and a promise of safety from drowning.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See The Cabiri in ix