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1. Mani The Prophet

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   Mani (c. 216–274 CE), often referred to as Mani the Prophet or the Paraclete of Light, was a foundational religious figure of the Sasanian era, originating from the region of Babylonia, then under Persian influence. His early life remains somewhat obscured, though canonical texts suggest he was raised within a community associated with the Mughtazila religious group, a syncretic movement known for its intense focus on geometric purity in ritual.
   Mani reportedly experienced his first divine revelation at the age of twelve while bathing in the Tigris Riv…