ISBN: Ostalo
Godina izdanja: 1956
Jezik: Engleski
Oblast: Persijska mitologija
Autor: Strani

Paperback DOVER PUBLICATIONS INC 239 pages.Good condition-Dog eared corner of front cover and first couple of pages

This scholarly work traces how a Mazdean faith once spread across the Roman world and shaped ancient culture, only to be challenged by Christianity. It explains the author’s aim to illuminate Mithraism’s origins, its complex liturgy, and its influence on Europe’s later religious landscape. The book acknowledges uncertainties in deciphering ancient symbols while offering a clear map of the ideas and imagery used in Mithraic worship.

Readers will encounter a careful study of Mithraic imagery, the roles of celestial bodies, the sun and moon, and the four classical elements as they appeared in temples and reliefs. The discussion connects mythic symbols to broader questions about religion, power, and cultural exchange in the ancient world.

How Mithraism spread through different regions and social layers in the ancient empire
The symbolic meanings behind common Mithraic images and rituals
How the religion interacted with and influenced other belief systems of the time
The challenges researchers face when interpreting ancient monuments and inscriptions
Ideal for readers curious about ancient religions, historical culture, and the ways belief systems travel and transform across civiliz