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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 Enigmatic Connection Between Mithraic Grades and Planets

This chapter explores the relationship between the initiatory grades in Mithraism and the planets, investigating the themes of planetary ascent and esoteric symbolism. The discussion delves into Plato's teachings, literary evidence, and the unique ordering of the planets in the Mithraic cult, presenting the enigmatic nature of this connection.

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