164: No Other Gods Before Me: So… Are There Others?

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In this episode, the guys from The Wandering Road team up with JJ from Southern Demonology to unpack a question that’s been hiding in plain sight: Does this commandment deny other gods… or quietly acknowledge them?

What starts as a simple question quickly turns into a deep dive through ancient belief systems, where multiple gods weren’t just accepted they were expected. The conversation explores how early religious traditions may have been less about eliminating other deities and more about prioritizing allegiance.

Along the way, the discussion branches into the fascinating intersection of power and divinity. Figures like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar didn’t just lead empires they blurred the line between ruler and god, shaping how people understood authority, worship, and legacy.

Of course, it wouldn’t be The Wandering Road without the usual mix of humor, side tangents, and sharp back-and-forth that keeps things grounded while the ideas get big.

This episode isn’t about giving answers—it’s about asking the kind of questions that make history feel a lot less settled than we thought.

Because maybe the real mystery isn’t whether there’s one god…