From KCRW and KCRW.com, I'm Bob Carlson, and this is Unfictional.

Unfictional is KCRW's program of Stories and Original Documentaries.

It's a part of KCRW's Independent Producer Project,

a laboratory for independent radio producers, writers, and performers.

And today on the program, what does a Reese's peanut butter cup

have to do with an ancient African deity?

Got peanut butter hit my chocolate.

Yours also hit my peanut butter. Reese's peanut butter cup.

Today on unfictional, we introduce you to the King of Beginnings,

Master of Doorways, and trickster spirit of chaos.

Ha! One who has the... spirit of chaos. Ah!

One who has the power to alter reality,

warped time, delve in what we think of as the impossible or the absurd.

Today on unfictional, it's the God of Chaos.

Let's begin this way. Think of the last time you went out to dinner. Not a chain

restaurant or in-and-out burger, I mean a nice restaurant, a special event place.

Hopefully you sat in a reasonably comfortable chair,

the place had some tasteful decor,

you found something on the menu that sounded good,

you had some pleasant lively conversation,

eventually the server brought a beautifully presented plate

and you had a fulfilling meal.

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