Another unusual ritual that was practiced in ancient times was the Cult of Mithras.
Cult of Mithras
Cult of Mithras: Another unusual ritual that was practiced in ancient times was the Cult of Mithras. This secretive and exclusive cult worshiped the deity Mithras, who was associated with the sun and was seen as a savior figure. Initiation into this cult involved a series of intense rituals and ceremonies, including the initiation ceremony known as the "taurobolium." During this ceremony, initiates would stand below a platform over which a bull was sacrificed, and they would be drenched in its blood as a form of purification and rebirth. This ritual was seen as a way to attain divine favor and spiritual enlightenment
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