In the ancient temples of India, and in the mysteries of mithra, the seven-stepped ladder by which the spirits ascended to heaven is a prominent feature, and one of probably far higher antiquity than the age of Jacob.
"Theological Essays"
Charles Bradlaugh
He must also particularly acknowledge his debt to M. Cumont's exhaustive work on the monuments of mithra.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
It would, therefore, appear a necessary preface to such a review to examine some of the conceptions of the state of the departed which the missionaries of Isis and mithra found prevalent in the minds of their future votaries.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill