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Can a name shape your fate? Mythology and science say yes.From Babylonian creation epics to Egyptian curse rituals, this episode of Mysteries of Mythology uncovers how names have been seen as vessels of divine power, social control, and even personal identity across cultures. Discover why knowing a name could summon gods, bind demons, or destroy enemies—and how we still live by these ancient truths today.Explore how names create reality in Babylon, command spirits in Egypt, and curse rivals in Greece. Learn why Odin suffered for the runes, why parents use decoy names, and how the names we whisper—even today—might be shaping who we become.Watch until the end to uncover what your own name might mean—and the ancient power it still holds.
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Can a name shape your fate? Mythology and science say yes.From Babylonian creation epics to Egyptian curse rituals, this episode of Mysteries of Mythology uncovers how names have been seen as vessels of divine power, social control, and even personal identity across cultures. Discover why knowing a name could summon gods, bind demons, or destroy enemies—and how we still live by these ancient truths today.Explore how names create reality in Babylon, command spirits in Egypt, and curse rivals in Greece. Learn why Odin suffered for the runes, why parents use decoy names, and how the names we whisper—even today—might be shaping who we become.Watch until the end to uncover what your own name might mean—and the ancient power it still holds.

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