The Mysteries of Mithra by Franz Cumont

Publication: 1903 The Open Court Publishing First Edition

Small Octavo. xiv + 240pp + viiipp adverts

The firstEnglish language edition of this important study of Mithraism, the colorful religion with origins in Persia that achieved immense popularity throughout the Roman Empire and was for a time a major rival of Christianity, whose doctrine it influenced. This book was originally issued with a fold out map which is not present in this edition. Many black and white illustrations.

Condition: Original maroon cloth with gilttitle and publishers emblem to spine,gilt title andillustration to front board,corners are bumped, front hinge starting, some markings to front board, overall in Good condition