Which of the following is not a characteristic of the mystery religions?
A) Ceremonies were led by the civic leaders so the gods would protect the polis
B) Individual salvation and an afterlife were promised the initiates
C) Music, dance and purification rituals led to a mystic union with the god/goddess
D) Initiates were sworn to secrecy about the special rituals
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