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Manichaeism
Translation of "manichaeism" into Russian
Manichaeism
Noun
Manichaeism
Manichaeisms pl
Used mainly as an uncountable noun naming the ancient religion; also extended to any rigid dualistic worldview.
древняя религия, основанная пророком Мани
Manichaeism spread from Persia across the Roman Empire before it was officially suppressed.
Манихейство распространилось из Персии по Римской империи, прежде чем было официально подавлено.
Additional translations
перен.; дуалистический взгляд на мир
Definitions
Manichaeism
Noun
A syncretic, dualistic religion founded by the Persian prophet Mani in the 3rd century CE, teaching an eternal conflict between the forces of light and darkness.
Manichaeism spread from Persia across the Roman Empire before it was officially suppressed.
Any worldview or doctrine that sharply divides reality into mutually exclusive and opposing forces of good and evil.
Critics accused the novel of promoting a simplistic Manichaeism that leaves no room for moral nuance.