Which religious trend became more common during the Hellenistic Age?
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Correct answer: Growth of mystery cults offering personal salvation
Mystery cults gained popularity during the Hellenistic Age by offering initiates personal salvation, a sense of community, and promises of a blessed afterlife. Cults of Isis, Mithras, and Dionysus appealed to individuals seeking spiritual security in an increasingly cosmopolitan world.
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