The Atlas of Lost Cults and Mystery Religions - David Douglas Rediscover Extraordinary Traditions from the Dawn of Time Hardcover The Atlas of Lost Cults and Mystery Religions  examines extraordinary cults and spiritual practices, some lost in the mists of time, others having transformed and evolved to form the basis of mystical practices still current today. A wide range of traditions are explored, from the mysterious snake worshipping goddesses of the ancient Minoans to the Cathars of medieval France, believed by some to be the protectors of the Holy Grail. The book will examine the practices ofo the Celtic Druids which have inspired present day Pagan and Wiccan traditions, and the wild Dionusian rites of ancient Greece. Lavish artwork reconstructions will show the temple precincts and mystical practices of selected cults and religions.   hardcover 176 pages Product Dimensions:  9.8 x 0.8 x 11.2 inches   About the Author David Douglas is a full time writer with a special interest in ancient mysteries, spirituality and the environment. A frequent traveller to ancient archaeological sites, he is the author of  The Atlas of Sacred and Spiritual Sites  and the forthcoming  The Mayan Prophecy 2012.