Ritual, myth, doctrine, and initiation in the mysteries of mithras: New evidence from a cult vessel

Journal of Roman Studies

Volumn 90, Issue , 2000, Pages 145-180

  Beck, Roger ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO   (Canada)

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EID: 85008581306     PISSN: 00754358     EISSN: 1753528X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/300205     Document Type: Article

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