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Mithras and the Stars: Astral Elements in the Cult of Mithras

Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)

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The Symbolism of Death and Ascent in Mithraic Rites

This chapter explores the inclusion of death in the rituals of mystery cults and the symbolic portrayal of the soul's ascent through the planets. It discusses the evidence and scholarly opinions surrounding the cult of Mithras, including grades of initiation, planetary associations, and the representation of cosmic ascent in Mithraic cave depictions.

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