Bowden, Hugh
Mystery Cults in the Ancient World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500297278
- author:
- Bowden, Hugh
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 centimetres (0.32 kg
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ancient mystery cults are one of the most intriguing areas of ancient Greek and Roman religion. This book explores the nocturnal mysteries at Eleusis, the cults of Dionysus and Mithras, and others, shedding light on the practices and origins of these enigmatic cults. By examining artistic and archaeological evidence, ancient literature and epigraphy, as well as current work on the anthropology and cognitive science of religion, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of these life-transforming religious events. The author draws on a range of sources, including Greek painted pottery, Roman frescoes, and excavated sites of ancient religious sanctuaries, to reconstruct the rituals and explore the origins of the major mystery cults of the ancient world. This clearly written book is a significant contribution to the study of these cults, making it accessible to a general readership. By exploring the mystery cults of ancient Greece and Rome, this book offers a unique insight into the religious practices and beliefs of the ancient Mediterranean world.
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