Theological Theory: Deception and Idols, by J.L.Towne - 79 Fallen Angels, Forbidden Knowledge, & False Gods From a theological perspective rooted in the Bible as indisputable truth, myths of deities teaching civilization reflect the Watchers —fallen angels who defied God by imparting forbidden knowledge ( Genesis 6:1–4, 1 Enoch 8:1-3). Drawing on scholars like Michael Heiser and Jonathan Cahn, and historians like Timothy Alberino, these myths are distorted echoes of the Watchers’ corrupting influence, contrasted by faithful angels like Uriel (1 Enoch 72-82). Mesopotamian tablets describing apkallus support this narrative.