Mystery religion

A mystery religion is a religion the true nature of whose beliefs and practices is known only to those who have been initiated into its secrets.

Examples of mystery religions no longer practiced:

• The Eleusinian mysteries
• Gnosticism
• Mithraism
• Pythagoreanism

Examples of current mystery religions:

• The Druze religion
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)
• Scientology
• Santeria