Syncretism: 600 BCE - 600 CE Second-Wave Civilizations

Syncretism is the combination of different beliefs, ideas, and religious practices.

It was practiced in many second-wave civilizations from 600 BCE to 600 CE, such as the Persian, Greek, Roman, and Chinese empires.

Syncretism was an important factor in the spread and acceptance of various religions, such as Christianity, Buddhism, and Islam.

Greek and Roman cultures combined local beliefs and traditions with those of the Near East and Egypt.

Ancient Chinese culture was heavily influenced by Buddhism and Daoism.

Syncretism was also used by the Byzantine Empire to unite its diverse population.

Christianity was spread throughout the Roman Empire by syncretism, as it combined Christian beliefs with those of the Roman Empire.

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