Babylonian BS: Part 4- Semiramis

In this video, we delve into Alexander Hislop's controversial claims about Semiramis, the legendary queen of Babylon, and her role as the "mother of the gods" in his book The Two Babylons. Hislop's assertions connect Semiramis with Mary, the mother of Jesus, suggesting parallels between Babylonian mythology and Christian tradition. But do these claims hold up under historical, religious, and archaeological scrutiny?

Join us as we unpack Hislop's narrative, exploring insights from ancient texts and modern scholarship, including the perspectives of Dr. Menko, Leonard King, Dr. Brigette Groneberg, Dr. Joan Westenholz, and Dr. Paul-Alain Beaulieu. We’ll challenge Hislop's depiction of Semiramis as the archetypal goddess of Babylon, compare her to figures like Ishtar, and examine the validity of his claims about the Roman church.

Through careful analysis, we reveal how Hislop's historical inaccuracies weaken his arguments and perpetuate misconceptions. This is part of our ongoing series debunking Hislop's claims—stay tuned for our next episode, where we tackle his theories about Christmas.

Source: Vlaardingerbroek M. The founding of Nineveh and Babylon in Greek historiography. Iraq. 2004;66:233-241. doi:10.2307/4200577