Collyridianism

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Collyridianism (or Kollyridianism) is an alleged Christian heresy whose adherents are described as having worshiped Mary, the mother of Jesus, as a goddess. The existence of the Collyridians is doubtful: they are only mentioned in the Panarion of Epiphanius and possibly in the Quran. According to Epiphanius, this sect originated in Thrace and Scythia before spreading to Arabia, although origins in Syria or Asia Minor have also been suggested, and was supposedly composed entirely of women. The name comes from the Greek term collyris (Greek: κολλυρίς), referring to the "baked cakes" Epiphanius claimed were offerings to Mary.

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