Ernest Renan suggested that without the rise of Christianity, we might all have embraced the cult of Mithras. Nevertheless, it has had a lasting influence on secret societies, religious movements and popular culture.
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Laurent Bricault has revolutionised Mithraic studies with the exhibition The Mystery of Mithras. Meet this professor in Toulouse for a fascinating look at the latest discoveries and what lies ahead.
It is well known that Mithras was born from a rock. However, less has been written about the father of the solar god, and especially about how he conceived him.
On the occasion of the discovery of a Mithraeum in Cabra, Spain, we talk to Jaime Alvar, a leading figure in the field of Mithraism. With him, we examine the testimonies known to date and the peculiarities of the cult of Mithras in Hispania.
Yolanda’s multimedia dissertation focuses on the cognitive mechanisms that motivate Mithras worshippers. Her work includes a podcast entitled Conversations about Mithras.
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A place of worship for the Roman god of light Mithras was discovered during archaeological excavations in Trier. This includes a larger relief.
Las excavaciones llevadas a cabo en el yacimiento arqueológico romano de la villa de Mithra, en Cabra (Córdoba), han deparado el excepcional hallazgo de un mitreo, o zona destinada al culto al dios Mithra, cuya estatua fue descubierta hace unos 70 años.
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On the occasion of the exhibition, the Royal Museum of Mariemont invites five experts from Europe to emulate the research on the cult of Mithras.
Despite the current political landscape of the US, we can look to antiquity to see that the red cap was actually once a symbol of citizenship and welcome to the foreigner.
Sarah E. Bond
La Domus de Mitreo y el Centro Arqueolóxico de San Roque muestran otra cara del viejo Lugo
Lorena García Calvo
Two Mithras sanctuaries, which were located on the edge of the settlement, were excavated in Güglingen.
The Mithraeum was inserted into the basement of the basilica-theater by the 3rd century.
The Mithraeum of Spoleto was found in 1878 by the professor Fabio Gori on behalf of Marquis Filippo Marignoli, owner of the land.
The Mithraeum of Santa Prisca houses remarkable frescoes showing the initiates in procession.
Altar of Iulius Rasci from Borovo
Tauroctony in Copenhagen
Petrogeny of Bingen
Mithras head of Walbrook
Tauroctony of Dunaújváros (Intercisa)
Marble slab with inscription of Aelius Urbanus
Aion of Bordeaux
Altars of Sol and Luna from Mundelsheim
Tauroctony of Toronto
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Stockstadt mithraeum is not located at Saalsburg Kastell. Stockstadt is at least 30 Kilometers from …
Gracias a ti, Alex. Me alegra que te resulte interesante.
I’m not sure why the rock birth isn’t on show in the museum. I assume the Victorinus altar is …
As far as I can find the CIMRM number of this one is: 1083 and not 606.
It was, Pattie. It no longer exists…
I think there is no trace of this mithraeum since long time ago...
check out what's new on the nymphaeum, guys! you'll get your wings dusted with magic powder to fly a…
I live in Sarrebourg, where the famous mithraeum was found by the Germans in 1890. In the 3d century…
I'd have liked to see the face of the carabinieri when they discovered the sculpture.
on Carabinieri recover a Mithras Tauroctony about to be sold on the black market
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