On Friday, February 6, the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, AKA Milano Cortina 2026, was held. San Siro Stadium in Spain witnessed the grand opening ceremony with linked performances in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Livigno, and Predazzo to mark the start of the Milan Olympics. But what was most surprising about the opening ceremony was the unexpected online backlash, where some online commentators felt the design of the Olympic cauldron resembled a “satanic ritual”. To know if there’s any truth to this, read on.
Milan Olympics 2026 Embroiled In Controversy
The Milan Olympics has become the focus of a viral controversy, and it all boils down to the design of the Olympic cauldron. Some people felt it resembled an inverted pentagram or occult ritual. Netizens shared videos and photos of the event and tried dissecting the design as per their own views.
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During the opening ceremony, Italian Olympic champion Sofia Goggia was the final torchbearer. She lit the cauldron as the moment was globally broadcast. Later, images of this cauldron took over the Internet like wildfire. The images were reshared by many, accompanied by claims of hidden satanic imagery.
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Olympic Cauldron Resembles Satanic Symbol?
While some posts termed the structure as “upside-down pentagram” associated with satanic cults, others felt it looked like ritualistic symbolism. A few people also felt there was a hidden occult-centric reason behind lighting two Olympic cauldrons at the same time.
Pentagram is a symbol associated with Satanism due to its ancient usage. In the mid-19th and 20th centuries, an inverted pentagram was known to be closely associated with the Church of Satan and the Sigil of Baphomet. Also, the five-pointed star came into use in pagan traditions, Christianity and even Islam. It’s seen as a positive and neutral symbol.
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And there is no evidence to support the online claim that the Olympic cauldron has a satanic purpose. Meanwhile, what is your opinion about the Milan Olympics controversy?
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