Crushed by God: The Dark Origin of ‘Juggernaut’
Jun 30, 2025•9 min
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Episode description
A god. A chariot. And a myth that crushed its way into the English language.
In this episode, we unravel the chilling story behind the word ‘Juggernaut’—from the sacred chariot festival of Lord Jagannath in India to colonial distortions that turned a symbol of devotion into a metaphor for destruction.
Was it faith? Or propaganda?
Was anyone really crushed? Or was the truth buried beneath the wheels of history?
Tap in for history, mystery, and language secrets.
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