Definition
Manichaean refers to Manichaeism, an ancient religion founded by the prophet Mani in the 3rd century AD. It blends elements of Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Buddhism. Think of it as a religious fusion cuisine. Manichaeism views the world as a battle between good and evil, light and darkness. Followers sought to liberate the light within themselves from the material world. Although it declined, it greatly influenced later religious thought. It's like discovering a long-lost philosophical concept. 📜