Mahāprajāpatī Gautamī
She was a kind mother. She helped raise the Buddha. She was also a leader. She was the first woman nun. Many people followed her. Do you like to help others?
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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
A man named Maharishi taught a way to sit and think. He called this way meditation. Many people learned from him. He traveled to many lands. This helps people feel calm. Do you like to sit quietly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMahdi
Many Muslims believe in the Mahdi. He is a leader from long ago. He will come to help the world. He will make things fair for all. This idea is very special. Do you know what being fair means?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMa Hualong
Ma Hualong was a leader. He led a group of people. He lived in China long ago. He helped his people stay together. Many people still remember him today. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMainline Protestant
Some people belong to groups called mainline Protestants. These groups have been around for a long time. They often work together to help others. They have many different ways of thinking. It is a big family of…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaitreya
Many people believe in Maitreya. He is a future Buddha. He will come to Earth. His name means being a good friend. He brings hope for the future. Do you like to be a friend?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaitreyi
Maitreyi was a wise woman. She lived in India long ago. She loved to learn big ideas. She asked many deep questions. This helped her understand the soul. Her life helps us today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaitrī
Some people practice being kind. They use a special way to think. They wish for all to be happy. This helps them feel good. It is a way to show love. Can you be kind today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMakarios III
Makarios III was a leader. He lived in Cyprus. He was a priest and a president. He helped his people. He wanted them to be free. He worked very hard. Do you know about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaliki school
Many people follow the Maliki way. It started a long time ago. A man named Malik began it. It helps people live their faith. Many people in Africa use it. Do you know about different ways to pray?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMalleus Maleficarum
Long ago, a man wrote a book. It was about magic. Many people thought the book was true. It told people how to find witches. This book changed how people acted. It was a very big deal. Do you like old books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManannán mac Lir
Manannán is a sea god. He is a king too. He has a magic boat. He also has a magic horse. He lives in a beautiful land. Do you like stories about the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMandaean Book of John
This is a holy book. It belongs to the Mandaean people. It tells stories about John. It has many parts. These stories help people learn. It is very old. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMandaeism
Mandaeans follow a special faith. They love living near rivers. Water is very important to them. They look to John the Baptist for help. Many people follow these old ways. Do you like to play in water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMandala
A mandala is a special shape. It uses many lines and colors. Some people use it to help them think. It can look like a map of the world. It is very pretty to see. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaṇḍana Miśra
Long ago, a man named Mandana lived in India. He was a thinker. He wrote books about big ideas. He wondered about what is real. He even had a big talk with a man named Shankara. Do you like to wonder about things too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMandāravā
Mandarava was a princess in India. She loved to learn. She chose to study her faith. Many women followed her path. She was a great teacher. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMani (prophet)
Mani was a man from long ago. He started a new way to believe. He loved to paint beautiful pictures. He wrote many books too. His ideas helped many people. What do you think about art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManitou
Manitou is a big idea. It is a life force. It is in all things. Some people call it a god. It helps people feel close to spirits. It is a very old way of thinking. Do you wonder about spirits too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManticore
The manticore is a made-up beast. It comes from old stories. It has a face like a person. It has a body like a lion. It also has a tail like a scorpion. Do you like stories about magic beasts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaoism
Maoism is a set of ideas. It was made by Mao Zedong. He wanted to change China. He looked at the lives of farmers. These ideas helped lead a big group. It is a way to think about the world. Do you know about big ideas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarcion of Sinope
Marcion was a man from long ago. He had many big ideas. He thought there were two gods. One god made the world. A different god was full of love. He wrote his own holy books. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarduk
Marduk was a god from long ago. He lived in a city called Babylon. Many people thought he was a king. He helped with things like water and food. His symbol was a spade. Do you like to learn about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMargery Kempe
Margery Kempe was a woman from long ago. She lived in England. She wrote a special book about her life. Many people think it is a very old book. It tells of her long trips. She had many big ideas about God. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarie Laveau
Marie Laveau lived in New Orleans. She was a kind leader. She helped sick people with plants. She also helped many others. People still talk about her today. Do you like to hear old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMario Tronti
Mario Tronti was a man from Italy. He had many big ideas. He thought about how workers live and work. He wrote books to help people. His ideas were very important. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMark the Evangelist
Many people know about Mark. He wrote a holy book. Some say he lived long ago. His symbol is a lion with wings. This is a very cool idea. Do you like lions?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarpa Lotsawa
Marpa was a great teacher. He lived a long time ago. He traveled far to learn. He brought many new ideas home. His work helps many people today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarsilio Ficino
Marsilio Ficino was a smart man. He lived a long time ago. He studied many old books. He helped people learn new things. He was a very good teacher. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarsilius of Inghen
Marsilius was a man who loved to learn. He taught at big schools in far lands. He thought a lot about the world. He also thought about God. His ideas helped many people. Can you think of a big question? Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMartha
Martha was a woman in a story. She lived with her sister and brother. Martha worked hard to help guests. She was a kind person. Many people still remember her today. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMartin Buber
Martin Buber was a thinker. He wrote many books. He thought about how people talk to each other. He also worked to help people live in peace. His ideas still matter today. Do you like to talk with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMartin Bucer
Martin Bucer was a man of faith. He had many new ideas. He wanted people to agree. He helped many groups join together. This work was very big. It helped many people. Do you like to help friends agree?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMartin Niemöller
Martin was a man from Germany. He was a leader in a church. He spoke up for what was right. This led to him being in jail. Later, he helped people find peace. He wanted the world to be kind. Do you want to help…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMartin of Tours
Martin was a kind man. He lived a long time ago. He once shared his warm cloak with a poor man. This was a very nice thing to do. It helps us be kind to others. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMartin Schrettinger
Martin Schrettinger was a man who loved books. He worked in a big library. He made a new way to sort books. This helped people find what they need. He was a very smart man. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMartyr
A martyr is a person who stands up for what they believe. They may face hard times for their ideas. Some people call them heroes. Many people remember them with respect. This helps others stay brave too. Do you know…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMary Astell
Mary Astell was a writer. She lived a long time ago. She said girls should learn just like boys. This matters for everyone. She even helped run a school. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMary Daly
Mary Daly was a thinker. She wrote many books. She taught at a school. She had big ideas about women. She wanted things to be fair. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMary MacKillop
Mary MacKillop was a kind woman. She lived in Australia long ago. Mary helped children learn to read. She started many schools for the poor. This work helped many people. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMary Midgley
Mary Midgley was a thinker. She wrote many books. She wrote about animals and nature. She wanted us to love the Earth. Her ideas help us wonder. Do you like to think about nature?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMasjid al-Haram
This is a very large mosque. It is in a place called Mecca. Many people go there to pray. It has a special building in the middle. People walk around it. It is a very special place for many. Do you want to see more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMass in the Catholic Church
Many Catholics go to Mass. It is a special way to pray. A priest leads the service. They use bread and wine. This is a very important time. It helps people feel close to God. Do you know about this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMatteo Ricci
Matteo Ricci was a man from Italy. He traveled far to China. He learned to read and write in Chinese. He even made a map of the world. He helped people learn new things. Can you find China on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMatthew the Apostle
Matthew was a man who followed Jesus. He was a tax man. Many people say he wrote a holy book. He traveled to far lands to teach. People still remember him today. Do you like stories about old times?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMatthias the Apostle
Matthias was a man in a holy group. He was chosen to be a leader. He joined the group after a long time. People still talk about him today. He helped share his faith. Do you like to hear stories about the past?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaturidism
Some people follow a way called Maturidism. It is part of Islam. They use their minds to think. This helps them understand God. It is a very old way. Do you like to think about big things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMāui
Māui is a hero from old stories. He lived in many islands. Many people tell tales about him. He helped people find fire. He even slowed down the sun. These stories are very special. Do you like old stories?
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