Mithra and Attis
Problem of close connection of cults. Their apparent divergence. Nature
of deities examined. Attis. Mithra. The Messianic Feast. Dieterich,
_Eine Mithrasliturgie_. Difference between the two initiations. Link
between Phrygian, Mithraic, and Christian, Mysteries to be found in
their higher, esoteric, teaching. Women not admitted to Mithraic
initiation. Possible survival in Grail text. Joint diffusion through
the Roman Empire. Cumont’s evidence. Traces of cult in British Isles.
Possible explanation of unorthodox character of Grail legend. Evidence
of survival of cult in fifth century. The _Elucidation_ a possible
record of historic facts. Reason for connecting Grail with Arthurian
tradition.