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This symbol is found on many ancient stone carvings, and represents the Goddess Tanit. Tanit was the Carthaginian and Phoenician Goddess of the moon. Tanit was the Patron of Carthage and the consort of the god Baal. She may have been related to the goddess Astarte/Ishtar.

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Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions in the world, and is still practiced to this day. Founded thousands of years ago, it is the spiritual precursor to both Judaism and Christianity.


 


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