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Are there any good books on ancient Greek and Roman mystery cults?

>> No.20114692

>>20114679
there are a lot of good historical works on them but you will be disappointed anyway bc there is almost nothing known about the cults and so the historians in question mostly argue with each other about a few lines and fragments on a very technical level

>> No.20114708
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>>20114692
Well that sucks

>> No.20114710

>>20114708
sorry, man, but unfortunatly some things just get lost in time

>> No.20114727

The Golden Ass by Apuleius

>> No.20115185

>>20114679
currently reading "the secret teachings of all ages" by Manly P. Hall. He talks about various ancient mystery cults but I'm not sure if it's true. He sort of constructs a common androgynous figure like Baccus as the center of most of these cults which sounds a lot like Baphomet worship, so not sure if he's full of shit.

>> No.20115201

>>20114679
>>20115185
it's probably better to read the bible for actual spiritual guidance.

>> No.20116289

>>20114679
There’s no way into Elysium now that the christians cut us off from it.
Perhaps with a final blow to this age of Apollo will we find our way back.