All Gods in Conan Lore Part 2 Beast Gods of Beast Men

[@dpec5115]

Ive been looking forward to the second part!!! As an outside newly coming into the universe of conan I’m surprised on how much fascinating information there is. You are by far my favorite source of conan lore on KZbin.

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Thank you, I will frame this comment and look at it every night

[@rachelmurphy4190]

I feel that, i bought the conan comics online and just happened by the channel which was at the top on my search. I really love this universe so far and adimttly only just got into it cuz of conan exiles and as an IRL "pagan" (Asathru with anamisim tied in) I really like Derketo Goddess of sex and death is the circle of life and was like "nice!" I want to do a full on Derketo RP on exiles XP

[@calebchristensen900]

“Humanity has given me nothing but suffering! Why would I wish for it to continue?!” -Dagon worshipper lamenting on his life

[@reverendmorgano9659]

Fun fact about Jhil. Jhil's role as the spy for Jhebbal Sag is taken from the real-life symbiotic relationship that exists between wolves and ravens which is often reflected in various mythologies around the world.

[@rationalroundhead6739]

TIL that Ravens and Wolves not only hunt together, but play with each other & look out for each other. Thanks.

[@MrBrimbles]

Tell us more about the wolf/raven connection, don't just throw out some bait and leave us hanging!

[@reverendmorgano9659]

@@MrBrimbles 😂 Well in many legends the wolf and raven are one and the same, like two halves of the same coin. One is the hunter, warrior, and guardian and the other is the spy, sage, and mentor while both act as scouts and represent the mystical and mysterious aspect of nature and the wild. Wolf and raven deities are most often kings or queens of their respective pantheons or at the very least extremely high ranked and often depicted as archers. Examples are the Cherokee Kanate, the Egyptian Upuaut, the Norse Odin, the Greek Zeus, Artemis, and Apollo just to name a few.

[@RedRebel_99]

Jhil is basically the Celtic goddess Morrigan, the triple goddess of War, Death and protection. As a pagan, she has a lot of incredible stories and legends tied to her, if you like the aspects of Jhil would recommend taking a look.

[@Carnefice]

​@@reverendmorgano9659 Odin, Zeus, Apollo and Artemis are not wolf and raven deities, where are you getting that from? Association with those animals does not make them those animals

[@Cobblerfiend]

Cthulhu is indeed public domain and honestly he fits too well in Conan to leave out completely

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

me wanty cuddlefish

[@irateastartes1206]

Any of the gods that Lovecraft wrote specifically about are all public domain nyarlethotep, azathoth, yog-sothoth, shub-nigaroth, and yig all are free game.

[@Thumbdumpandthebumpchump]

There's an official adventure in one of the TTRPGs called "The Pit of Kutallu." I agree, "Kutallu" cults would be an excellent addition.

[@gustavogutierrez6568]

if im not mistaken the creator of conan was in lovecraft writters circle

[@Cobblerfiend]

@@gustavogutierrez6568 Howard and Lovecraft were in the same circles and allegedly even friends

[@wyattbequette3596]

Can I just say I fuckin love these episodes? As someone who got into Conan through Conan exiles, it's so interesting hearing about how absolutely *massive* this world is

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

When you consider that I myself am only a laymen on the subject I promise you a lot more content to come!

[@013wolfwarrior]

Same

[@kaiju2296]

Imagine a story about a human worshiper of Bokrug racing against the clock to summon an aspect of him in order to stop a Hanuman cult

[@erikbjelke4411]

Oh, can't wait to hear you cover Yag-Kosha! "Tower of the Elephant" is one of my favorite Conan stories. Would love to hear you go more in-depth about the winged humanoids that devolved into the Winged Ape of "Queen of the Black Coast."

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Good news! Our ape man part 3 of this series are both in the works!

[@erikbjelke4411]

@@GrimDarkHalfOff Woot! I'll keep a weather eye!

[@mattsmith8160]

I just finished ranting on some one else channel about videos being to short. This other KZbinr thought his videos were too long and was trying to make them shorter and I'm like "nah, make em loner, man." and then I find this hour long gem. :) Keep it up! I like em long. lol

[@Ranzoir]

Bro you are speaking to my soul , I’ve been a Conan fan since my dad showed me the movie a few years after it’s release. I didn’t get into the lore of conan until much later. Love your work ! Keep the vids coming I am also a recent 40k convert. So your content is hitting on all cylinders for me lol. Much appreciation from another Texan.

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Thanks brother!!!

[@Arnsteel634]

I love that the 1982 conan movie with Schwarzenegger, and as much as I love it and without it many would not have got into conan. But at the end of the day it is a poor representation of the character that does not do the character justice. And yet I can’t stop watching it lol

[@jamescannon4186]

Not even kidding, I looked to see if this was up 4 hours ago (an hour before it got posted) so this lifted my spirits out of the depths!

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

That’s why we do it!

[@edpistemic]

I love these long lore videos on Conan. If there's more for you to delve into in the world of Hyboria and the age of adventure I'd be here for it.

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Good news! I’m working on a Conan lore video on the ancient demon empire of Acheron right now! Plus the podcast style series on gods you’ve been listening too will be getting AT LEAST 4 more episodes! These will be: 3. Law Gods 4. Dark Gods 5. Future Gods 6. Cultural Pantheons 7. The Hyperborean Cycle 8. Expanded Cthulhu Mythos in Conan Check the community tab for classic Conan art and regular updates!

[@ProtomanButCallMeBlues]

Great take. I like that Bokrug and his frog worshippers are actually the more on the nose aliens, not just mutated/cursed/deformed humans like most others. A complete contrast to the deep one, who were mostly human, and you have to theorize their brutality to increase their numbers. But for the forg people Lovecraft brings up their city in other stories (Ibb) but he's very on the nose of who they were in the "Doom of Sarnath". Frog people who came from the moon (space), set up a peaceful city made of grey stone, and worshipped Bokrug. But he never makes it mysterious, he tells you exactly what, and who they were. I do think they're sort of the perfect catalyst for dealing with water/ocean adventures, and cultures like Cuthulu, and the deep one's.

[@thalesanastacio760]

"Most likely kick puppies" really got me, lol!

[@Yousadclownofaman]

Right at 18:46 is a good example of why GHO reminds me of the Cold Steel voiceover artist from 2006-2009

[@GardensAndGames]

Re: the Necronomicon, the original title given to it by Abdul Alhazred (sic) is Qitab al-Azif, which I've seen translated as "the book of whispers heard on the night wind." That would mean that it is a transcription of an aural tradition heard by Alhazred. IMO that matches up with your info.

[@angrylizardman1472]

Love the work you do here man, if i ever manage to convince my friends to play a conan ttrpg i'll send them your vids

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

That means a lot. I hope these will help them!

[@gr8m887]

funny how you bring up Kong while mentioning Hanuman. Considering the nature of Skull Island and Kong's psuedo-science fiction/Fantasy themes, I think it would fit right in with the Hyborian Age. Their both linked to that pulpy action/adventure mythos of the early 20th century and would be a match made in heaven. Most giant monsters would, tbh. Canon or otherwise, a Kaiju/Toho crossover with Conan would be awesome!

[@invadervim9037]

I have just stumbled across your channel for the first time earlier today and I gotta say that I love your content. Your Conan lore videos are fantastic, and I would argue some of the best on KZbin. Please keep up the fantastic work, I'm really looking forward to more.

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Thank you very much it makes the work faster

[@marko4431]

Never played/read Konan. But you have successfully captivated me with its lore. Keep it up!

[@ChiotVulgaire]

I predict that if we get an update involving boats or seafaring in Conan Exiles, we'll get a religion to Bokrug or Dagon

[@ElGrabnar]

Awesome videos, I love the original Howard stories I discovered in highschool and got deeply into Lovecraft without knowing they were related. I'm glad someone is making quality video essays examining a world that the movies don't do justice in my opinion, I really wish we could get a more respectful adaptation of the "greatest hits" with a framing device story. I do think the 'noble savage' is more like "We live in small civilization, not overpowering the wilderness but living within it" post colonial romanticism of "a less complicated life" similar to how Lovecraft longed for the older more eloquent writing style of the 1700/1800's and Howard fantasized about a more savage untamed world filled with mysteries just outside of civilizations, (in many ways) insufficient protection.

[@rageagainstthewashingmachi2877]

It's always funny/interesting to see how Hindu and to some extent Eastern gods are treated in western media. Hanuman is one of the most benevolent gods (Sun Wu Kong is based off him), much closer to Mitra in Conan lore, yet he is some sort of evil eldritch God here. Kinda like naming a God Jesus and he is God of lust and wrath. A lot of it has to do with ignorance and xenophobia of the early authors and world builders. An interesting take none the less.

[@user-nt6mo5bp4e]

I've been looking forward to this video since the last one came out and here I was about to go to bed.

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

I hope it was worth staying up for! Your always welcome here any time!

[@user-nt6mo5bp4e]

was definitely worth it m8

[@darthtaylor513]

Love your content. Just came across this channel and listened to Part 1. Saw you have Dark Sun info and HAD to subscribe.

[@logancole5101]

I have rewatched both of the Gods of Conan Videos, because I enjoy them. But also I am trying to figure out which God if I dropped into the world of Conan would follow. Mitra feels to easy, Crom and Ymir don't really grant much to their followers. I am not down for Set, but outside of Mitra I can honestly see Jhil as an option I would consider..... long and hard...... from a safe distance. But consider. She seems more like a Goddess that would grant me knowledge especially with the whole rolling dice to see fate. If there is a God of magic and knowledge that won't eat my face I'd probably head in that direction. Great video as always.

[@logancole5101]

@accelerationquanta5816 very based.

[@cliffcampbell8827]

If I came face to face with Cthulhu, I'd ask him: "those wings...are they for decoration, simply ornamental in nature or do they serve a purpose of some kind (other than flight that is...obviously)?

[@kacpadestro8086]

He would Simply anserw YES

[@H.P.Hatecraft23]

This was a fantastic video! I still can’t wait for the vtmb play through

Historical precedent :D Awesome pair of videos Cheers mate

[@baddragonite]

Always gotta appreciate a good Guild Wars 2 reference

[@diamanteduul8084]

You have a very soothing voice fit for a narrator.

[@matze4914]

More lore to consume! Great Video

[@baliofterenas]

Great series. I've always been a Conan fan but never too deep into the lore. Really appreciate the overview!

[@holgerjahndel3623]

My theory: Hanuman - God of the winged apes or the winges one and their old ruin city - and maybe also of the giants (although they probably also workshippes Seth or Yig)

[@tangomike2358]

Hey man I love the conan lore it's such an interesting and under appreciated world.

[@Yellowtastic]

Ah yes Been waiting for part 2 Really got me into Conan lore.

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Glad to hear it!

[@slackerpope]

Epic levels of amazing! Thank you VERY much. Pure gold, sir. Pure gold.

[@indianpotatofarmer6508]

Let’s gooooooooooooooooo Howard goated for having Hindu gods in Conan, as someone who is Hindu, the Conan hanumam is like a dark version of the original god, still a god of courage and strength, the winged ape design is awesome 😎🥶🦍🦅🇦🇱😤🙏😎

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

oh I never knew that about you, good to hear! I'm Roman Hellenic. Similar system.

[@indianpotatofarmer6508]

@@GrimDarkHalfOff I also didn’t know u were Roman Hellenic lol that’s awesome

[@shaestroup2044]

@@GrimDarkHalfOff What is Roman Hellenic?

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

@@shaestroup2044 A native indo-european form of religion focusing on the gods of Greece as viewed by their reformations into the roman pantheon that also rejects the term neopagan and embraces platonic metaphysics as a form of theology.

[@shaestroup2044]

@@GrimDarkHalfOff Cool.

[@smuggrog9821]

Really hoping that with the sorcery update, Hanumans/Jullah shrine gets updated to. Would love to see stronger ape pets then the ones we have in the current version of Exiles and it would be pretty badass if we could learn a ritual that would allow to summon a Child of Gullah from the Siptah expansion.

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

I wish to return to monkey

[@smuggrog9821]

@@GrimDarkHalfOff Monka god, best god

[@tinfoilhat3268]

These videos are good shit thank you for passion thoroughness and your presentation style

[@Zeeke01]

Oh hell yes!! More stuff!

[@joenathan8059]

Hearing about all these gods only makes me wish Conan and Warhammer's Chaos gods would have a crossover

[@blairdurward4324]

They really could, the chaos gods already work well in both fantasy and 40k, and the norsca and the warriors of chaos in fantasy are a lot like the people of the Conan universe

[@figjam9530]

i found a cave on top of a mountain in CE where i got my ass handed to me by harpies called "cave of Jhil" or something like that. from then on i've wondered who Jhil was, now i know. thanks dude.

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

⭐️🌈 **The More You Know**

[@debisitheblack]

Thanks for the Conan content! Immediately a fan of your channel

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Always good to hear I’ve made a good first impression, welcome aboard the crazy train!

[@kelvinsantiago7061]

FIRST LIKE AND COMMENT!. Also Greetings from Puerto Rico!.

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Thank you very much 🇵🇷

[@RavenElite1776]

Hell yes this is awesome thank you for what you do man and for the comment highlight. I'm always anxiously awaiting the next bit of Info for this wonderful universe especially the way you tell it. Cheers to grimdark 🍻

[@RavenElite1776]

Jhil is my favorite for obvious reasons lol but just a little side note odins ravens are pronounced hue-in and mew-nin I'm very fond for norse mythology especially the raven symbolism which is said to be the constant search for wisdom and understanding. If you haven't heard of it I'd highly recommend researching the Valravn. The game hellblade does a very good job at depicting this and the valravn falls closely in line with who or what jhil is.

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Thanks for the suggestion I’ll check it out!

[@Orlius20]

I am loving these videos, please keep up the great work. If you're looking for a good Cthulu/Dagon/Deep one story idea, You should take a look at the movie Cold Skin.

[@dunmwarupreachan4567]

I found you yesterday. This has been so fun and informative for the ttrpg. These gods might compliment my shaman character. Jhil also reminds me of the Morrigan or Morrigu. Irish Goddess of war, death, magic, prophecy and fertility.

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Thank you the next big project I do will be on Acheron then we’ll be jumping back into this series with the Gods of Law!

[@nunyanunya4147]

AH the Bethseda section ov Howard.

[@MattSinz]

The only criteria for something being high fantasy is that it take place in fictional world that has own sets of rules and physical laws. The world of Conan is for all extensive purposes does this and as such is high fantasy not low fantasy.

[@ebertwix5860]

Oh I love that idea of the ascension quest for Jhil. Objective: "I gotta get out of here"

[@guyrandom8235]

It would really help if you included a spelled out version of Moustier tools next time you bring that up. It's a cool subject, but when I went to the internet looking for "moisture tools", all my search engines were convinced I wanted to learn about those electric things you put on walls to see if water's leaking.

[@frankfelerski1043]

Great series dude, subbed. One thing I think is that you might consider separating wild gods into their own category

[@manni17b]

Amazing series, please keep it going

[@Lakefront_Khan]

I'm glad Dagon's not JUST the king of the rape fish.

[@shaestroup2044]

I can't wait for the next episode

[@stealthmooserules]

Jhil gives off strong Morrigan vibes as well, I think.

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Good news! That’s an actual god in Conan and we’ll be going over her later!

[@ostangvulkahn1875]

I like Orson from record of lodoss war where his village made a pact with spirits to make the men of the village into berserkers

[@evilzombieeater]

as someone who really knows nothing about Conan, i'd never have guessed Lovecraft gods exist in it

[@wazaifoamaliyatkihaqeeqat547]

Pls make a video on monster vs monster battle or i say lets just make your contwnt on monster vs monster

[@pavelurteaga5315]

impatiently waiting for part 3

[@TwistedAlphonso1]

50:30 Lusty Argonian Maid

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Good eye! I needed the ultimate symbol of Lizard man degeneracy, so I did what all people looking for something horrifyingly awful do. I went to Bethesda.

[@livanbard]

It's very interesting that the crows and Valkyries connection was made in some illustrations for the magic world kaldheim. Not all of them but a few.

[@deavonw]

Do you by chance have any information about Nergal and how he falls under the pantheon? I made a huge Temple to Nergal under the tower of bats but other than he's a bat and possible outer dark connections I don't know anything else

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

He seemed to be in a similar situation to varnae in which he was a human of elder night living in acheronian civilization before the great exile of demons who himself became a demon through the mastery of magics and is now seen as on par with or equal in power to Dagon and Erlik depending on the culture. That's my loose knowledge so far, but honestly I should really do a video on all of Acheron next. I'll add it to the list, thanks!

[@deavonw]

@@GrimDarkHalfOff Thank you. Looking forward to it. Funcom is absolutely enamored with bat men.

[@jeremycarnes1656]

I'd love to see you do one of these videos on the gods of Warhammer.

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

I really like Khorne! I really like The God Emperor!

[@jeremycarnes1656]

I was thinking more the Old World than 40k, but still, I'd dig whatever.

[@michaelpettersson4919]

Bokruk's "keep the peace" and "generational vengeance" may come into conflict. It may even conflict with "protect worshipers". Someone kill some worshippers and a vendetta start eventually leading to the extinction of a tribe.

[@John-115]

Great work thanks!

[@honestjohn3881]

Is there any information about the Four Winds spoken of in the original Conan the Barbarian movie? When asked, Subotai said he worshiped the Four Winds.

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

It’s on the list to cover in the future and is likely a take on the “true gods” element focused religion in the main lore.

[@honestjohn3881]

@@GrimDarkHalfOff Hats off for the fast reply! Currently playing Conan Exiles and concentrating certain thrall races in different parts of my city according to their beliefs and culture so I'm digesting all the information I can get my hands on. Looking forward to the video.

[@jasonsantos3037]

I like this series keep of the good work man The gods of Conan is very interesting Can't wait to watch part 3 😁👍

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Thank you!

[@jasonsantos3037]

@@GrimDarkHalfOff Thanks man

[@jaredcollins7959]

Here’s one more vote for more videos like this ! Thank you!

[@thulsa_dad8862]

I was hoping to see Jukala listed on this part. He is listed as a god of basically dinosaurs in the book, Lord of the Black River by Leonard Carpenter.

[@Mikhander]

How about beasts of Hyborian Age?

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Don’t worry we’ve already started on that! Our first episode was on the 5 types of dragons you can find in Conan. Next I might do Minotaurs as I’ve just done more research on them.

[@sanguine7599]

Dagon is in Conan Exiles. Not a patron you can follow, but you can help free him by finding a rowboat on the east coast that takes you to the remnants of Atlantis.

[@darthtempest4722]

While I was listening to you talking about these gods in Conan I was thinking how I would apply it to Conan exiles

[@slackerpope]

Damn fine videos!

[@ramdom_assortment]

Which god was it in Conan the Destroyer who's statue turned into a monster at the end?

[@lonelydriver6154]

16:24 yeah but what if i just....took one for the team?

[@goodfellow9607]

Shout out for all my voiceless frog people!!!

[@AragornGhost15]

I have a question. Since Elric and Conan had a crossover via the multiverse (and it's canon to Michael Moorcock, hell yeah), does it means that Arioch and the chaos Lords/ Law Lords such as Donblas are apart of Conan (and also the Marvel Universe by the way) ? And how would you classify them ?

[@burkesullivan9086]

You should do audiobooks

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Thanks I’ve been told that since I was 12

[@licenciaturaenhistoria9196]

In your opinion, are Xotli and Ahriman the same, or not necessarily? Which do you think is the more powerful Demon God of destruction. Xotli or Ahriman?

[@someguygotit3143]

I must ask, are Mitra and the other Divine gods actual deities? The Lovecraft gods are highly advanced god like ancient aliens so what is the dynamic between the two classes of Gods?

[@wazaifoamaliyatkihaqeeqat547]

Is chathulu is in conan really that is grear then we are going to see a barbarian killing a n old god

[@allenbettis8558]

That Bipedal lizard Bokrug looks like a Fallout 4 deathclaw!

[@oaktreeholler]

Is knull in the Conan universe? That would be bad ass if he was.

[@michaelpettersson4919]

Yes but he lived thousands of years before Conan so some time travel is needed for them to meet.

[@oaktreeholler]

I'd imagine he could simply exist as he would predate the concept of time, that is unless there is a better candidate for the position.

[@JO-zu3mz]

Jhil vocalized always throws me off, as that's my name lol. I prefer avian creatures, and my genealogy is viking, as far as I know. Very interesting

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Well Jill, I hope you and Jhil can get along. Can’t have my Jhil fighting other Jills. Jhil on Jhil violence is a serious problem in the Jhil community.

[@wazaifoamaliyatkihaqeeqat547]

Why hanuman have a rivalry with lycantherpy can you tell me

[@Leviistrash-qs7bk]

But you forgot the turkish God Erlik i guess?

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

That’s going to be in the next episode too! Don’t worry!

[@nukedpyro]

I feel like they'll probably add more religions in conan exiles, give us some more avatars. Lets just make sure the game dont die for that to happen.

[@TheMellowFellow.2407]

Hello my good man hope you are feeling okay for now I'm one of the subscribers you replied to who is also battling Cancer as well Colon Rectal it went away for awhile when I was on chemotherapy and Radiation treatments but I recently found out it's growing back so they have an upcoming surgery to try next bless you sir I hope and pray you can beat this very soon I feel for you and understand all the things most people go through now but I also realize some have it way worse than I do with more aggressive types of of it well anyway you are in my thoughts my favorite Conan lore friend! I was wondering if you could go back further on a video or two and teach the viewers a little bit about King Kull maybe a short video or 2 when you feel better and ready no hurry or worry I'm I'll be patient take care I'm very thankful for you and Robert E Howard both much appreciation take care and *"what is best in life"* good question and quote bye for now!😃😄

[@lazymadness4924]

hehe thanks

[@tyrongkojy]

Well Gigantopithecus would have still been around during the Hyborean age. 10k ish years ago? Yeah, that's when they'd have been around.

[@gilbertmorales4456]

Love Bokrug!

[@renesgrandadventure3280]

Someone's enjoying some downloaded mods here lol

[@thehourman37]

Part 3?

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

SOON. feat. Alien Elephant Jesus Bhuda.

[@ontheedgeofshadow2790]

Man, you keep calling this “grimdark” when you really should be referring to it as “pulp” there’s much more dignity and class in Pulp than in grimdark… and the literature style is much different

[@iamkrohn]

Grimdark is one of the hot genres of Fantasy right now. Mark Lawrence, Joe Abercrombie and GRRM to name a few

[@retroman355]

Is cthulu officially in the conan universe? I know dagon literally is.

[@Thomas.Wright]

There's an Argonian woman. Polishing a spear. What is the significance of that? Shouldn't she be kneading bread dough instead?

[@jackskelington7377]

Argonian women make good maids that like to polish swords.

[@martonlerant5672]

Human worshipping dagon in shadow over innsmuth (or movie dagon) is not a bad deal from cultist perspective. Sure humans are turn into deep ones. However from an individual perspective thats value neutral. Your family will have gills from now on? So what?

[@runakn7447]

Another idea of a good aligned Dagon cultists could be the one of elevation rather than extermination. With the idea of sharing the long life of deep ones and the wonders of the sea with all of humanity. This could especially fit if you want to use climate change or climate change analogies where the cultists see this as a way to save humanity from a slow and inevitable end.

[@codychavez9839]

Hot damn!

[@wildhunt3302]

Dagon was an actual idol god in real life and is mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible.