A Dissertation On The Mysteries Of The Cabiri: Or The Great Gods Of Phoenicia, Samothrace, Egypt, Troas, Greece, Italy And Crete V2 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548217672)

""A Dissertation On The Mysteries Of The Cabiri: Or The Great Gods Of Phoenicia, Samothrace, Egypt, Troas, Greece, Italy And Crete V2"" is a scholarly work by George Stanley Faber that explores the mysteries and religious practices of various ancient cultures. The book focuses on the Cabiri, a group of deities worshipped in different regions of the ancient world, including Phoenicia, Samothrace, Egypt, Troas, Greece, Italy, and Crete.The author delves into the origins, symbolism, and significance of the Cabiri cults, providing detailed accounts of their rituals and beliefs. He also examines the connections between the Cabiri and other ancient gods, such as the Egyptian Osiris and the Greek Dionysus.This second volume of the work contains extensive footnotes and references, as well as illustrations and diagrams to aid in the understanding of the complex subject matter. Overall, ""A Dissertation On The Mysteries Of The Cabiri"" is a comprehensive study of ancient religious practices and their cultural significance, providing valuable insights into the history and mythology of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Stanley Faber
ISBN-10: 054821767X
ISBN-13: 9780548217672
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 464
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d