Persian religion

This includes three religions that were once important but are now nearly extinct.

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Its history is not entirely clear. It seems to have originated in antiquity. Persian religion had a significant influence in classical and medieval times, although I do not yet have many details of early classical, late classical, early medieval, or late medieval times.

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It has persisted into modern times, but without the importance it once had. Developments in the 16th century, 17th century, and 18th century are obscure. The 19th century including the early 19th century, early mid 19th century, mid 19th century, late mid 19th century, and late 19th century can be considered. Developments of the 20th century including the early 20th century, early mid 20th century, mid 20th century, late-mid 20th century, and late 20th century are obscure at present. The early 21st century including the early 2000s and the late 2000s is obscure at present. The late 2010s can be connected. 2011 including the first quarter 2011, second quarter 2011, third quarter 2011, and fourth quarter 2011 can be connected. Its future is obscure.

Connections to sociology including social structure and change and communities will also be explored. Peoples of the world including nations and Asiatic peoples, Western civilization, African peoples, and American Indian peoples can be connected.

This is connected to families, education, economics, government, and other areas of religion. Culture including material culture, conceptual culture and behavioral culture can be connected. Specific connections to anthropology, personal studies, and science will be explored as this site develops.