Day 429: The Masque of Mandragora Part 2

Now the major theme of this story appears to be one of superstition against science. The superstitious beliefs of the time of Renaissance Italy are being taken advantage of by the Helix, who is able to instill the control that it needs through some dedicated followers by claiming to be Demnos, an old god from centuries ago. Meanwhile, we have other characters such as the Doctor and Giuliano, men of science who believe in reason and in seeking out answers even if they may contradict current beliefs. It marks a return to the series' original remit: to educate as well as entertain. Here we are being taught about the very foundations of science, how it is about rationalism and seeking out answers instead of relying on old beliefs and the ways of magic.