A Mithraic Ritual: The Ostrich Or Valuation Of Error Degree

By Kenneth S. Guthrie

Book Overview

""A Mithraic Ritual: The Ostrich or Valuation of Error Degree"" is a scholarly work by Kenneth S. Guthrie that explores the ancient mystery religion of Mithraism. Specifically, the book focuses on a particular ritual within the religion known as the Ostrich or Valuation of Error Degree. This ritual involved a series of symbolic actions and gestures meant to help initiates achieve a deeper understanding of the Mithraic cosmology and their place within it. Guthrie draws on a wide range of ancient sources, including texts, artwork, and archaeological evidence, to reconstruct the Ostrich ritual and its significance within the broader Mithraic tradition. He also examines the social and cultural context in which the religion emerged, as well as its relationship to other contemporary belief systems. Overall, ""A Mithraic Ritual: The Ostrich or Valuation of Error Degree"" offers a detailed and insightful exploration of an important aspect of ancient religious practice, shedding new light on the mysteries of Mithraism and its enduring legacy.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mithraic Mysteries Restored and Modernized: A Drama of Interior Initiation, by Kenneth S. Guthrie. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564593665.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428689443
• ISBN13: 9781428689442
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"