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Yazidism
Yazidism is a syncretic, monotheistic religion practiced by the Yazidis, an ethnoreligious group which resides primarily in northern Iraq, northern Syria, and southeastern Turkey. Yazidism is considered by its adherents to be the oldest religion...
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Image of the Peacock Angel
Drawing of the Peacock Angel, one of the most important figures in Yazidism. The Peacock Angel is God's representative on Earth and is responsible for revealing divine secrets to the Yazidis every 1,000 years. Yazidi tradition states that...
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Tomb of Sheikh Adi in Lalish, Iraq
A 2005 CE photograph of the Yazidi tomb and shrine of Sheikh 'Adi ibn Musafir (c. 1070 - 1162 CE) in the village of Lalish, Northern Iraq. Sheikh 'Adi is considered by Yazidis to be the founder of Yazidism and a manifestation of God. The...
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Peacock Angel
The Peacock Angel (Tawusi Melek in Kurdish) is the chief member of the Yazidi Holy Trinity.
Cropped image, taken in Lalesh.
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Yazidi Temple
Temple entrance, Lalish (cropped image)
