This report explores the historical relationship between the ancestors of modern Kurds and non-Abrahamic religions in the Zagros-Taurus region prior to 2010. It identifies a layered religious history, beginning with ancient indigenous and Indo-Iranian traditions, followed by the influence of Zoroastrianism, which, despite imperial patronage, may not have been universally adopted. Other faiths like Mithraism and Manichaeism also had a presence. The text highlights how Islam gradually became dominant, though cultural echoes of older beliefs, such as the Newroz festival, persisted. Understanding this history is complicated by limited sources and the influence of modern nationalism, making the extent of popular adherence to various pre-Islamic faiths a subject of ongoing scholarly debate.
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