Even the pagan concept of a goddess resembles Buffy's character, wherein the pagan concept of a goddess is based on the assumption that the goddess exists to protect humankind from the threat of mortality -- that is, the goddess exists for the purpose of ensuring humanity that they live a long and fulfilling life on earth. The pagan goddess, then, is the protector of the earth, humanity, and everything it represents. Like the pagan goddess, Buffy's role as protector of humankind from vampire slayers and other evil creatures makes her an appropriate icon for today's popular culture of so-called saviors of humanity.

These similarities of Buffy as a vampire slayer elevates her status to one similar to Virgin Mary's, the Hindu goddesses', and pagan goddess' stature in their respective religious societies. However, despite these similarities, there are also remarkable differences between Buffy and these religious icons, and these differences make...
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