Religion 116 - ST:Mythologies of Light and Darkness:Dualism in Ancient Iran Hart

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Whitman College

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Ancient Iranian religions such as Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, Gnosticism, and others believed that all of existence was governed by two opposing forces: the Light and the Darkness. This course will study these religions and examine their myths about the Light and the Darkness. We will ask how the images or stories about the Light and the Darkness vary from one tradition to another How might these myths have shaped the religions of Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, or Gnosticism And what sort of impact did/does the ancient Iranian interest in the theme of dualism have on the wider world and other religions Open only to first and second year students.

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3.00 - 4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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