Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Did the story of Jesus have surprising parallels in earlier ancient history?

In this fascinating discussion, historian Richard Carrier examines the remarkable story of Cleomenes III, the radical king of Sparta whose death was later surrounded by extraordinary legends. According to ancient accounts preserved by Plutarch, Cleomenes was killed, pierced with a spear to confirm his death, crucified after execution, and honored by devoted female followers who witnessed a miraculous sign at the cross.

When those women reportedly declared that he must have been a "Son of the Gods," the similarities to Gospel narratives become impossible to ignore.

Could this be evidence of a common ancient pattern of hero worship and mythmaking? Or does it reveal something deeper about how stories of divine men were created in the ancient world?

Join MythVision as we explore one of the most astonishing historical parallels ever discussed in relation to Christian origins.

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