Shipping Estimate
USA
- USA
- CAN
- USA
- CAN
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 11 - Jul 16
Promo Codes Available:
For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15
Description
The Mystery-ReligionsWhat is the strange fascination of the Mystery Religions for the ancient world and today, some 2,000 years later, for moderns? Why are these colorful ancient cults so little known, all information about them suppressed or distorted by centuries of official religion in Europe? What did these ancient beliefs have that exacted the respect of Socrates, Plato, Virgil, Apuleius, and other great men of the classical age? Was the religion that stamped them
What is the strange fascination of the Mystery-Religions for the ancient world and today, some 2,000 years later, for moderns? Why are these colorful ancient cults so little known, all information about them suppressed or distorted by centuries of official religion in Europe? What did these ancient beliefs have that exacted the respect of Socrates, Plato, Virgil, Apuleius, and other great men of the classical age? Was the religion that stamped them out, Christianity, itself originally a Mystery-Religion, with secret teachings that only initiates could comprehend and psychological techniques not generally revealed?This volume, generally considered the most useful single work in English on the subject, attempts to answer such questions, while at the same time offering a sound, solid background in the various forms of religious experience that are grouped together under the term Mystery-Religions. From the Eleusinian mysteries of ancient Greece through the Asiatic cults of Cybele, the Magna Mater, and Attis; the strange rompings of the Dionysian groups; Orphics with their impact on Greek philosophy; the Mysteries emergent from Egypt -- Hermes Trismegistos, the Pymander, Isis, and Osiris; on up to the religion that swept the Near East and Europe, carried by the Roman legions, and that almost became central for us today -- Mithraism.
Each of these religions offered something to its devotees that the older ethnic and state religions could not: a sense of the value of the individual; heightened areas of experience, even to the manipulations of sensory experience; psychological insights that are only now being appreciated. Yet they all died out within a couple of centuries of the Christian era, Gnosticism (apart from a few vestigial groups in the Near East and Europe) subsuming their heritage last.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 11/02/2011
ISBN: 9780486231242
Pages: 384
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.37w x 0.73d
Shipping Notes
- Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
- Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
- Delivery to the USA:
- Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
- If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
- We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
- To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
- Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
4.6 ★★★★★
Based on 2252 reviews
Sort
Product Reviews
★★★★★ 3
Brightens, doesn't firm
Color: Cyano Pink Spicule
I've been using this for about a month now, every night on my face and neck, hoping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and tighten some of my skin in that area that seems to be losing elasticity. On my neck, I've honestly noticed no real difference in 4 weeks of continued, consistent daily use. The skin on my face does seem brighter and somewhat less textured than before, but I haven't noticed any change in the issues I was hoping this would resolve, based on the claims and how it was marketed. So... not a bad addition to my skincare, but not the solution I was looking for.
Some have expressed concerns about it tingling or stinging... You can feel something when you apply it, it's almost like the feeling of static electricity, but it's very mild. I wouldn't let that stop you from giving it a try if you were concerned about it. It didn't cause my sensitive skin any breakouts or redness (although I was applying it at night before bed, so perhaps any redness was calmed overnight). I'm going to go ahead and finish the bottle, but based on these results, I probably won't repurchase.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Decent Product
Color: Cyano Pink Spicule
Not bad for the $ , it makes my skin feel good.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Really enjoying this product - Big confidence boost
Size: 2.02 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
I was a little skeptical at first.. I saw a different brand of cyperusrotundus oil circulating on tik tok and was super interested in a natural remedy to treat facial hair. I did some digging and tested this one. I’ve been using it for about a month and I have to say I notice such a big difference in the texture of the skin on my face. I’ve seen some significant improvement in facial hair growth overall!! Im hoping with prolonged use, it will make an even bigger impact - but so far I am very pleased! I use it 2x a day and I’ve been feeling more confident! Would definitely suggest trying this!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Eliminates facial hair
Size: 2.02 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
I have been using this nightly and it has eliminated/ thinned facial hair. Smells nice too.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Does work
Size: 2.02 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
I've been using this oil for 3 weeks on my face and do see a difference in hair growth. I am an older female and it seems to slow the growth on my face especially on my chin and upper lip. I mix a couple of drops with my moisturizer in the morning and use it alone at night. It does make my face feel soft and rubs in nicely and not greasy.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026