Ritual & Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras: The Secret Cult of Saturn in Imperial Rome by Peter Mark Adams

Unveil the hidden rituals of Western Europe's most enigmatic ancient mystery cult.In Ritual & Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras, acclaimed esoteric scholar Peter Mark Adams delivers a landmark study that completely redefines our understanding of Imperial Rome's secret traditions. Moving past rigid academic detachment, Adams approaches the Mithraic mysteries from an insider’s perspective, masterfully restoring the true spiritual and magical meaning to the cult's initiations.This profound work takes you deep into the heart of Mithraic temples to explore:Theurgy & Cosmic Law: Discover the influence of Orphic metaphysics and the mechanics of celestial magic.The Serpent Power: Learn how ritual grammar was used to invoke primal currents and awaken internal energies.Divine Epiphany: Read detailed analyses of how initiates experienced transformative, visionary encounters with Saturn-Kronos, the sovereign deity of time.Iconographic Codes: Decode the secret messages hidden within ancient Mithraic frescoes, reliefs, and temple art.Blending rigorous scholarship with comparative ethnographies of ritual performance, this book animates ancient iconography into a living system of practical mysticism. It is an indispensable resource for any serious practitioner or historian looking to grasp the roots of Western esotericism.Fine Hardcover Edition Details:Published by the prestigious Theion Publishing.Limited edition of only 888 copies.Bound in high-quality, tangerine-colored fine German cloth.Beautifully printed on premium 120gsm wood-free paper.Finished with metallic auburn endpapers, gold headbands, and a gold ribbon marker.Fully illustrated with numerous colour and greyscale plates.