This document discusses Hinduism and its origins, noting that it began as early as 400 million years ago and has over 330 million followers worldwide. It originated in India and is one of the oldest religions, with beliefs centered around concepts like Dio (God) and Serpe (Serpent). The religion has evolved over time and diversified, with different regional variations that developed between 500-1100 AD, such as Northumbrian, Mercian, West-Saxon and Kentish traditions.

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Deva/Dio "God", Sarpa/Serpe “Serpent"
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Northumbrian
1066. AD
Mercian
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16. Canterbury Tales

17. Canterbury Tales
Middle English Modern English
'Wepyng and waylyng, care 'Weeping and wailing, care
and oother sorwe and other sorrow
I knowe ynogh, on even and a- I know enough, in the evening
morwe,' and in the morning,'
Quod the Marchant, said the Merchant,
'and so doon oother mo that 'and so does many another
wedded been.' who has been married.'