The Doctrine Of The Mithraic Mysteries

by Franz Cumont

Book Overview

The Doctrine of the Mithraic Mysteries is a scholarly work by Franz Cumont that explores the religious practices and beliefs of the ancient cult of Mithras. Mithras was a deity worshipped by the Romans, whose cult originated in Persia and spread throughout the Roman Empire in the 1st century CE. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Mithraic religion, including its origins, mythology, rituals, and symbolism. Cumont analyzes the various...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425317960
• ISBN13: 9781425317966
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"