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Mysteries of Mithra, The

Mysteries of Mithra, The
This classic work has been long known as the best introduction and overview of the ancient Mithras cult. He traces the original worship of Mithras back to ancient Hinduism and up through Persia, but points out that this particular expression, found in the Roman Empire, originated there. Before Christianity stamped it out, it had gained strength rapidly and was the main pagan religion of its time. This book puts Christianity and Mithraism side by side in the Roman Empire and reveals exactly how and why Christianity survived and Mithraism did not. Cumont spent years researching everything about Mithraism and few other experts can rival his knowledge in this area.

Chapters include: The Origins of Mithraism; The Dissemination of Mithraism in the Roman Empire; Mithra and the Imperial Power in Rome; The Doctrine of the Mithraic Mysteries; The Mithraic Liturgy; Clergy and Devotees; Mithraism and the Religions of the Empire; and Mithraic Art.
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Author Franz Cumont
Type Quality Paperback
Year 1903, 2007 original reprint
Pages 260
Illustrated yes, includes 50 detailed illustrations and index
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