# Kabok the Prophet explained — The Gods of Pegāna

> Chapter companion for The Gods of Pegāna by Lord Dunsany.

## What happens

Kabok, a prophet who claims to know all things and advises men on Mung's signs, grows arrogant and fat on gifts. When Mung treads in his garden at night, Kabok's fear reveals his ignorance. After three nights, Mung makes the sign of Mung against Kabok, ending his life.

## Themes in this chapter

### The Limits of Human Knowledge

Kabok claims to know all things but is terrified by Mung's presence, revealing his ignorance.

### The Illusion of Religious Authority

Kabok uses his supposed authority to manipulate men, but is powerless before Mung.

## Character check-ins

### Kabok

A prophet who claims to know all things and advises men on Mung's signs, but is ultimately destroyed by Mung.

### Pegāna Mung

The god who treads in Kabok's garden and makes the sign of Mung against him.

### Alhireth-Hotep

Mentioned as a former wise figure among the Things that Were.

## Key lines

> And Kabok said: 'Mung maketh his signs against men or withholdeth it by the advice of Kabok.'

Kabok claims that Mung only acts against people based on Kabok's counsel.

_Shows Kabok's arrogance and false sense of control over divine will._

> And Mung made the sign of Mung, pointing towards the end.

Mung gestured toward Kabok's death.

_The sign of Mung signifies doom, ending Kabok's life and fears._

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