What Theory of the Afterlife Was Common to the Cult

question 20

Multiple Choice

What theory of the afterlife was common to the cult of Mithra?

• A)Before ascending into heaven, the souls of the dead descended into the earth.
• B)Only those who made frequent sacrifices will be saved.
• C)Immortality of the soul is not possible.
• D)Souls are reincarnated into new bodies.
• E)Souls of the just ascend directly to heaven upon death.

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