Franz Valery Marie Cumont Books

Franz Cumont was a Belgian archaeologist and historian who specialized in the syncretic mystery religions of Late Antiquity. His work focused on the impact of Eastern religious cults on the ancient world, particularly Mithraism. By integrating philology and epigraphy, his research illuminated the complex religious currents of the era. Cumont's extensive publications and archaeological discoveries significantly advanced the understanding of ancient religious phenomena.