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TIL about Manichaeism, a former major religion founded in the 3rd century by the Iranian prophet Mani. At its peak, it was one of the most widespread religions on Earth. Manichaean churches and scriptures existed as far as China to the Roman Empire. It was briefly a main rival to early Christianity.

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