twinship
religion
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The term "twinship" refers to the state of being a twin or a close similarity between two entities. In religion and symbolism, the number 2, often associated with twinship, represents fundamental dualities such as male/female, alive/dead, and good/evil. Some religions are dualistic, featuring two opposing deities, like Ahura Mazda and Ahriman in Zoroastrianism. Historically, some cultures, such as the Northwest Coast Indians, observed taboos related to twins, believing they possessed supernatural powers.123
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