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What Advantage Did the New Mystery Cults of the Hellenistic

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What advantage did the new mystery cults of the Hellenistic world have over the older Greek mystery cults?


A) The new mystery cults committed their rituals and beliefs to writing, which allowed them to spread more quickly than the older cults that permitted oral traditions.
B) The new mystery cults were not tied to specific locations that required long pilgrimages, permitting them to spread more easily.
C) The new mystery cults permitted the continued development of their rituals and beliefs, adopting elements of Eastern spirituality.
D) The new mystery cults did not require the payment of dues or inheritance of property, making them more attractive to poorer families.

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