The mysteries of Mithra
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TextNew York Dover 1956Description: xiv, 239p; illus.; bibliog. notes; indexContent type: - text
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Trans. from 2nd rev. French ed. by Thomas J. McCormack.
1 The origins of Mithraism. 2 The dissemination of Mithraism in the Roman Empire. 3 Mithra and the imperial power of Rome. 4 The doctrine of the Mithraic mysteries. 5 The Mithraic liturgy, clergy and devotees. 6 Mithraism and the religions of the empire. 7 Mithraic art
'...discusses the origins of this colorful oriental religion, and its association with the Roman army. Then utilizing fragmentary monuments and texts, in one of the greatest feats of scholarly detection, he reconstructs the mystery teachings and secret doctrines, the hidden organization and cult of Mithra.'
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