Koresh
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Koresh is a Hebrew name corresponding to the anglicised name Cyrus (commonly referring to Cyrus the Great). It can also mean sun (in Old Persian). It can also refer to the following people:
- Cyrus Teed, called "Koresh," a 19th century spiritualist.
- David Koresh, leader of the Branch Davidian religious group who died along with 74 followers in a fiery blaze at their church in Waco, Texas after a 51-day standoff with the FBI.
- and also Köräş, Tatar wrestling
- and also Russian slang кореш, that means old friend
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