The Secret Sacred uncovers the hidden religious practices of the classical world, where mystery cults promised initiates transformative afterlives. Drawing on artworks, texts, and recent archaeological discoveries, it explores Greco-Roman traditions and secretive rites, including Bacchic ceremonies, Orphic gold tablets, and the Eleusinian Mysteries. Eastern deities such as Mithras, Isis, and Cybele also appear, while the book considers potential influences on early Christianity. Illustrated with stunning museum artefacts, this engaging account reveals the concealed faiths and esoteric beliefs that shaped the spiritual landscape of antiquity.
| ISBN | 9781836391098 |
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| Format | Hardback |
| Number of Pages | 216 |
| Published | 31/12/2025 |
| Publisher | REAKTION BOOKS |
| Dimensions | 14 × 22 cm |
