03-05-2002, 03:37 AM
Franz Cumont, <u>The Mysteries of Mithra</u> was considered the classic, definitive work, but his interpretation is flawed and is now out of favor. David Ulansey <u>The Origins of the Mithraic Mysteries</u> is well written, appears to be consistent with what little is known of the worship of Mithras, and currently seems to enjoy academic acceptance. <p></p><i></i>