The Mysteries of Mithra (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161351040)

The Mysteries of Mithra is a book written by G.R.S. Mead that explores the ancient religion of Mithraism. Mithraism was a mystery cult that was popular in the Roman Empire during the 1st to 4th centuries CE. The religion was centered around the god Mithras, who was believed to be a mediator between the human and divine worlds.In this book, Mead examines the origins and development of Mithraism, as well as its beliefs and practices. He explores the symbolism and mythology of the religion, including the role of the sun and the seven planets in Mithraic cosmology. Mead also discusses the rituals and initiations that were part of Mithraic worship, including the taurobolium, in which a bull was sacrificed and its blood was used to purify initiates.The book also includes translations of Mithraic texts, including the Avestan hymns and the Mithras Liturgy. Mead offers his own interpretations and insights into these texts, shedding light on the mysteries of Mithraism and its place in the ancient world.Overall, The Mysteries of Mithra is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of one of the most fascinating and enigmatic religions of the ancient world.Contents: Preamble; Origins and Development; diffusion in the Roman Empire; From the Texts; From the Monuments.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: G. R. S. Mead
ISBN-10: 1161351043
ISBN-13: 9781161351040
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 88
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d