The closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics has come under scrutiny following accusations of “Satanic imagery” from some social media users.
The controversy centres around a performance featuring a character called “The Golden Voyager” and a prominent ancient Greek statue, the Winged Victory of Samothrace.
During the ceremony, the character “The Golden Voyager” and the Winged Victory of Samothrace statue were featured prominently.
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Some viewers took to social media, alleging that the portrayal had satanic connotations.
One user on X described the scene as a “headless one-winged angel ascending to the sky as a satanic golden horned bird figure watches on,” suggesting a connection to occult symbolism.
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Another comment on social media claimed, “The Olympics opened by mocking Christianity and ended with a satanic ritual.”
These comments reflect concerns that the ceremony contained elements that some interpreted as controversial or offensive.