Tag: ancient religion
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Kurdish Muslims abandoning Islam for Zoroastrianism
The small, ancient religion of Zoroastrianism is being revived in northern Iraq. Followers say locals should join because it’s a truly Kurdish belief. Others say the revival is a reaction to extremist Islam.
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Where Did the Wise Men Come From?
from patheos.com: Where did the Magi come from? The usual answer is from Persia. They are identified with a caste of Zoroastrian astrologers and philosophers known to be active in […]
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The Great Work in Speculative Freemasonry
from mt.net: “There can be no rational doubt, however, that the moral influence of Freemasonry would be much more powerful and efficient if the sources of intelligence amongst the Fraternity […]
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Mithraic Mysteries and the Cult of Empire
from thenewamerican.com: The proud Roman general stood with his commanders and retinue as the wild hillsmen, dressed in the ragged but still-flamboyant clothes of corsairs, fell before him in turn, […]