Payam Nabarz reveals the history, origins, and spiritual and philosophical tenets of Mithraism and its connections to Christianity, Islam, and Freemasonry. The parallels between Christianity and ancient Mithraism are striking-for example, the god Mithra was born of a virgin in a cave on December 25. As the last pagan state religion in Europe, it was the most important competitor to early Christianity and heavily influenced Christian doctrine and symbolism. 400 and was taken to every corner of the Roman Empire. The Mysteries of Mithras presents a revival of the magical practices and initiatory system of Mithraism, the ancient Roman mystery religion that was immensely popular in the Roman Legions from the late second century B.C. Studies the evolution and divergence of the Eastern (Persian) and Western (Roman) forms of Mithraism.Includes rituals, meditations, and teaching tales for readers who wish to follow the Mithraic path.
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