The complex rituals of the ancient Mysteries and the simpler ceremonies of modern religions had the same goal. Both of them were created in order to, through symbolic representations and processions, capture certain secret and sacred processes, having learned which a person would be able to more meaningfully “work out his salvation.” The following pages are devoted to the interpretation of some of these allegories according to the teachings of ancient seers and sages.

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