The initiations symbolize the death and resurrection of the Sun God, as in the myth of Osiris
Druidic Osiris
Symbolic representation in Druidic worship, aligning with the Egyptian god Osiris.
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Both are central figures in their respective mystery schools, representing the divine aspects of life and rebirth
Caesar attributes the worship of Mercury to the Gauls, similar to the attributes of Osiris in another tradition
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
Caesar attributes the worship of Mercury to the Gauls, similar to the attributes of Osiris in another tradition
Mithras, the central figure of the Mithraic cult, is seen by Caesar as an alternative to the Roman gods, reflecting the spread of alternative beliefs
The initiations symbolize the death and resurrection of the Sun God, as in the myth of Osiris
Reincarnation is an underlying principle that the Druidic teachings aim to impart in their initiates