Modern “major” religions have their myths…

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Modern “major” religions have their myths…. Brahma, Krishna, Vishnu, many more (Hinduism) Muhammad and the Angel Gabriel (Islam) Adam & Eve (Judaism & Christianity) The Jade Emperor/Heavenly Grandfather (Taosim).

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Modern “major” religions have their myths… • Brahma, Krishna, Vishnu, many more (Hinduism) • Muhammad and the Angel Gabriel (Islam) • Adam & Eve (Judaism & Christianity) • The Jade Emperor/Heavenly Grandfather (Taosim)

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