Samson

About Samson

Samson, dating from the period of the Judges, is a foundational religious figure in Abrahamic traditions, famed for his superhuman strength derived from a vow to God, which he famously demonstrated by killing a lion with his bare hands and later destroying a Philistine temple. His legendary exploits and role as a champion of the Israelites secure his place at #536 in the Historical Popularity Index, reflecting significant, long-term cultural weight across millennia.

Despite this substantial historical grounding, Samson's contemporary online engagement is moderate. In 2025, his Wikipedia page garnered 612K annualized views, resulting in an Attention Gap of approximately 1x, meaning his current attention roughly aligns with his historical importance score. This stability is notable when contrasted with other religious figures; for instance, he receives significantly less attention than Ruhollah Khomeini (#679 importance) who registered 2.5M views, or the 14th Dalai Lama (#661 importance) with 1.9M views in the same year.

While the overall attention is stable relative to his importance, the year-over-year trend shows a 14.9% decline in interest, suggesting a slow erosion of cultural salience, though recent quarterly data shows a modest Q1 vs Q3 momentum increase of +13%.