English Dictionary

mystery cult

noun

Any of various ancient religious movements in which initiates undergo secret rites to achieve unification with the godhead.

The mystery cult was shrouded in secrecy and only a select few were allowed to join.

意味（1）

Any of various ancient religious movements in which initiates undergo secret rites to achieve unification with the godhead.

The mystery cult of Isis in Roman Egypt was an attempt to harken back to the religion of the New Kingdom, which itself was trying to harken back to the religion of the Old Kingdom.