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Carnivàle ' s Avataric mythology prophesied the Usher of Destruction throughout the ages as a harbinger of the End Times to usher in the Armageddon. He is known by a thousand names in a thousand books, but can only manifest once.
The show's mythology draws upon themes and motifs from traditional Christianity and gnosticism together with Masonic lore, particularly that of the Knights Templar order. Carnivàle was produced by HBO and aired between September 14, 2003, and March 27, 2005.
Carnivàle is an American television series set in the United States during the Great Depression. The series traces the disparate storylines of a young carnival worker named Ben Hawkins and Brother Justin Crowe, a preacher in California.
The show's mythology drew upon themes and motifs from traditional Christianity and gnosticism together with Masonic lore, particularly that of the Knights Templar order. Carnivàle was produced...
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Mar 1, 2020 · Showrunner Daniel Knauf's dense mythology in Carnivàle incorporates elements from Judeo-Christianity, Eastern religions, occultism, and secret societies like the Knight's Templar. By the second season, it's clear to viewers that Ben is a symbol of lightness and Brother Justin is a symbol of darkness.
It follows the disparate storylines of an ensemble of characters, with the two central characters of Ben Hawkins, a young man working in a traveling carnival; and Brother Justin Crowe, a Californian preacher. Carnivàle has a large cast, with eighteen regular actors over its two-season run.
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The show's mythology drew upon themes and motifs from traditional Christianity and gnosticism together with Masonic lore, particularly that of the Knights Templar order. Carnivàle was produced by HBO and aired between September 14, 2003, and March 27, 2005.
