Mithras

by Andrew Fear

Book Overview

Mithras explores the history and practices of the ancient mystery religion Mithraism, looking at both literary and material evidence for the god Mithras and the reception and allure of his mysteries in the present.

The genesis and spread of Mithraism remain highly controversial. This book examines our current state of knowledge on the pre-classical Indo-Iranian god, Mitra, and argues that Mithraism was a product of Mitra's encounter with...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 113849979X
• ISBN13: 9781138499799
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"