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Gnostic texts frame orthodox villains as enlightened heroes

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The original edgy fan fiction. Certain alternative ancient sects flipped the script entirely on traditional religious narratives, arguing that figures who were typically condemned were actually the only ones trying to liberate humanity from cosmic ignorance.

Gnostic texts frame orthodox villains as enlightened heroes
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