I've been researching and studying mythology and rites for years, and I was eager to buy this book. It was somewhat of a disappointment. It falls short in information, I found it too superficial. It does cling to one single view of the mystery cults, which also doesn't help - specially when you're versed in comparative mythology, or any comparative schools at all. Had I known it would be so poor on details, I wouldn't have bought it.(And the review is just as short as are the information on the book)