# The Place Called Dagon explained — The Place Called Dagon

> Chapter companion for The Place Called Dagon by Herbert Gorman.

## What happens

Dreeme and his companions journey through Briony Wood to the place called Dagon, where they witness a dark Esbat ceremony and ultimately rescue Deborah from the clutches of the cult.

## Themes in this chapter

### Supernatural and the Occult

The chapter depicts a full Esbat ceremony, with dark rituals and occult practices at Dagon.

### Violence and Sacrifice

The Esbat ceremony involves elements of sacrifice and violence, as the cult's dark rites unfold.

## Character check-ins

### Doctor Dreeme

Leads the rescue party through Briony Wood to Dagon, witnesses the Esbat ceremony, and rescues Deborah.

### Deborah Morton

Held captive at Dagon, she is the object of the rescue mission.

### Reverend George Burroughs

Present at Dagon, likely as a leader of the cult.

### Humphrey Lathrop

Accompanies Dreeme on the journey, providing knowledge of the valley's witchcraft history.

## Key lines

> The Place Called Dagon

The chapter is set in the ominous location known as Dagon, a place of dark significance.

_The title itself sets the scene for the chapter's events._

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