This collection of sources explores the complex relationship between the ancient religion of Mithraism and Kurdish/proto-Kurdish identity. It introduces Roman Mithraism as a mystery cult with potential Iranian roots and discusses the complicated historical origins of the Kurdish people and their diverse pre-Islamic religious landscape. The texts examine archaeological evidence of Mithraic presence in areas relevant to Kurdish history, particularly highlighting the distinction between Iranian Mithra worship and the Roman mystery cult. Finally, the sources investigate potential continuities or influences of Mithraic or older Iranian beliefs within modern syncretic Kurdish faiths like Yazidism and Yarsanism, while acknowledging the limitations and debates surrounding these connections due to complex ethnogenesis and religious syncretism.
Note: This was made with AI research and AI audio output, and does not conform to academic standards. However, sources are confirmed as genuine.
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