The Cult Of The Heavenly Twins

By James Rendel Harris

Book Overview

The Cult of the Heavenly Twins is a book written by J. Rendel Harris that explores the ancient religion of the Heavenly Twins, also known as the Dioscuri. The Dioscuri were twin gods worshipped by many ancient cultures, including the Greeks, Romans, and Celts. Harris delves into the history of the cult and its significance in different societies, from the prehistoric era to modern times. He examines the myths, legends, and rituals associated with the Heavenly Twins, as well as their influence on art, literature, and politics. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of artifacts related to the cult. Overall, The Cult of the Heavenly Twins is a fascinating exploration of a lesser-known aspect of ancient religion and its enduring impact on human culture.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: 1163084905
• ISBN13: 9781163084908
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"