Literary usage of the term "sect" is rich and varied, often denoting organized groups of belief that range from religious communities to philosophical schools. In some works, it is employed neutrally to classify distinctive traditions or thought systems, as seen in discussions of ancient astronomical groups or philosophical factions [1, 2, 3]. In other contexts, the word carries pejorative or critical connotations, hinting at narrow-mindedness or radicalism when authors remark on the folly or exclusiveness of certain adherents [4, 5]. Moreover, "sect" can underscore the emergence of new cultural or doctrinal movements and even serve as a metaphor for social divisions, illustrating how a community’s distinctive practices set it apart from the mainstream [6, 7, 8, 9].