The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism

In The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism, Franz Cumont presents an in-depth exploration of how Eastern religions influenced Roman Paganism during the late Republic and Imperial periods. Cumont, a renowned scholar of ancient religions, meticulously examines the integration of cults such as Magna Mater, Cybele, Isis, Astarte, Mithraism, and Zoroastrianism into Roman religious practices. The book delves into how these Near Eastern beliefs enriched Roman Paganism, introducing complex systems of e