Ancient Mystery Cults Book by Walter Burkert

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✅ Language - English

✅ Dimensions - 5.5 x 8.26 inches

✅ 191 Pages

✅ Summary -

Ancient Mystery Cults by Walter Burkert explores the religious rituals and practices of mystery cults in the ancient world, particularly in Greece and Rome. These cults, such as the worship of Demeter, Isis, and Mithras, were characterized by secretive initiation rites and promised their followers personal salvation, often through death and rebirth motifs. Burkert delves into the symbolic meanings behind these rituals and their impact on ancient society, examining how they offered a path to spiritual transformation and a sense of community.