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Mysteries of Mithra

  • Paperback
  • 256 pages
  • Publisher: Cosimo Classics
  • 12.7 x 20.4 x 1.5 cm

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Mithraism was a Roman mystery cult that drew upon the mythology of Mithras from the Persian Zoroastrian religion. In this unique book, first published in 1903, Cumont explains how the Roman version differed from the original worship of Mithras and then identifies those rituals that have some historical accuracy. Often, the Roman rituals preserved only the external trappings of Zoroastrian worship, such as using animals skins during rites and designating caves as holy places. Cumont also shows his readers how Mithraism adopted beliefs and rituals from other sources as well, creating the cult in its fully realized form. He then goes on to show how the cult fell from favor and was finally overwhelmed by Christianity. Students of history and religion, as well as anyone interested in cult religions, will find this book an intriguing journey through an obscure era. Belgian archaeologist and historian FRANZ-VALERY-MARIE CUMONT (1869-1947) wrote numerous books, often making use of his interest in philology and the study of instructions. Among his books is Life After Roman Paganism (1922).

  • Title

    Mysteries of Mithra

  • Author

    Franz Valery Marie Cumont

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Cosimo Classics

  • Published

    April 2007

  • Weight

    282g

  • Page Count

    256

  • Dimensions

    12.7 x 20.4 x 1.5 cm

  • ISBN

    9781602062757

  • ISBN-10

    1602062757

  • Eden Code

    4299115

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