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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Mithraic Mysteries

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides information on Mithraism, a secret mystery religion of the Roman Empire.
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Article
Other

American Studies Today: Religious Cults in Twentieth Century America

For Students 9th - 10th
This article--written after the Branch Davidian incident in Waco, Texas--details the revived interest in American religious cults. The author defines "cult," looks at the anti-cult movement, and provides suggested readings.
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Handout
Other

The Cosmic Mysteries of Mithra

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excerpt from a book dealing with the mystery cults that existed in ancient Rome, especially the cult of Mithra. Great information coupled with interesting pictures makes this site a must-visit.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: The Worship of Cybele

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Fordham University contains a description of the Cult of Cybele by the Epicurean poet Lucretius.
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eBook
Other

The Days of Genesis 1

For Students 9th - 10th
You must scroll down to the section titled "The Early Church and the Day-Age Theory" to begin specific reading on St. Augustine's interpretation of Genesis 1; however, the information leading up to it is valuable as well. Provides...
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Handout
Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Mithraism

For Students 9th - 10th
University of Evansville provides an article written by Alison Griffith that defines Mithraism. Though it does not relate any startling information, it is a wonderful site for those searching for a clear definition of Mithraism. Fairly...
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Lesson Plan
Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Taoism and the Arts of China

For Students 9th - 10th
Chinese art is often used to depict the religion of Taoism. In addition to many images, there are also lesson plans for all ages.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do People Join Cults?

For Students 9th - 10th
Janja Lalich describes how cults recruit and manipulate their members.
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Website
Other

International Society for Krishna Consciousness

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes useful information on the history of Hare Krishna and its major doctrine.