Mystery Cults in Visual Representation in Graeco-Roman Antiquity
Author | : |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 251 |
Release | : 2020-10-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004440142 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004440143 |
Rating | : 4/5 (143 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Mystery Cults in Visual Representation in Graeco-Roman Antiquity by :
Download or read book Mystery Cults in Visual Representation in Graeco-Roman Antiquity written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-10-26 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book fills a gap in the study of mystery cults in Graeco-Roman Antiquity. Focusing on the visual language surrounding these cults, it aims to understand how images depict mysteries in different cults: Dionysus, Mithras, Mother of the Gods, and Isiac cults.