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- noun Alternative spelling of
Mandaean .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the form of Aramaic used by the Mandeans
- adjective of or relating to the Mandaean people or their language or culture
- noun a member of a small Gnostic sect that originated in Jordan and survives in Iraq and who believes that John the Baptist was the Messiah
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Examples
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Some believed it had come from the Mandeans the Mandean love for the river and its waters being well known.
Day of Honey Annia Ciezadlo 2011
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Some believed it had come from the Mandeans the Mandean love for the river and its waters being well known.
Day of Honey Annia Ciezadlo 2011
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Or does the Mandean witness prove John's existence?
Mythicism and John the Baptist James F. McGrath 2010
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Attar's work has been an inspiration for artists both classic and modern, not to mention a great jazz record by Dave Holland, and the simurgh inspired a great MonkeyFilter post by the quidnunc kid, which I urge you to visit for many more links, including some gorgeous illustrations and a long and involving Mandean tale about the bird's visit to the noble king Hirmiz Shah.
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Academics still rely heavily on the material she collected, which includes many photographs of their rituals and copies of the Mandean holy books.
The Templar Revelation Lynn Picknett 2004
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Academics still rely heavily on the material she collected, which includes many photographs of their rituals and copies of the Mandean holy books.
The Templar Revelation Lynn Picknett 2004
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They've considered returning to Syria, where at least they understand the language and there is a small Mandean community.
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They've considered returning to Syria, where at least they understand the language and there is a small Mandean community.
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About ninety percent of the Mandean community report that they have left or been killed.
Mikey Likes It! 2009
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About ninety percent of the Mandean community report that they have left or been killed.
Mikey Likes It! 2009
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