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The Esoteric Order of Dagon was the primary religion in Innsmouth, Massachusetts - a fictional town created by American author H. P. Lovecraft as a setting for one of his horror stories. It has since been referenced in his other works as well as by authors who have written stories carrying forward the Lovecraftian tradition. According to Lovecraft the religion began in Innsmouth around 1838 following Captain Obed Marsh's return from the South Seas. 'It quickly took root due to its promises of expensive gold artifacts and fish, which were desired by the primarily-fishing town. The central beings worshipped by the Order were the Deep Ones, Father Dagon, Mother Hydra, and, to a lesser extent, Cthulhu' (Wikipedia).

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