Professor Peabody's Last Lecture story
A professor (Carl Reiner) gives a lecture on ancient cults that turn out to be real. Directed by: Gene Kearney. Story by: Gene Kearney.
4 total · 4 major
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| demon | major | Cthulhu among other demons. |
| faith vs. science | major | Professor Peabody showed his disdain for "superstition" by contemptuously speaking the proscribed name of "Hastur". To his misfortune, this ended up actually raising the ire of the gods (presumably of the god Hastur in particular). |
| magic word | major | Professor Peabody unwittingly performed a demonic incantation in his lecture. |
| true name | major | Professor Peabody summoned various demons by speaking their names. |