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
The Mithraeum of Rudchester was discovered in 1844 on the brow of the hill outside the roman station.
The name of the Mithraeum of the Seven Gates refers to the doors depicted in the mosaic that decorates the floor, symbolising the seven planets through which the souls of the initiates have to pass.
To date, there is no evidence that the so-called Mithraeum of Burham was ever used to worship the sun god.
For the first time, a Mithraeum has been discovered in Corsica, at the site of Mariana, Lucciana (Haute-Corse).
Mithraic rock and vase of Rusicade
Cautes and Cautópates of Palazzo Imperiale
Slab of the astrologer Maximus of Milan
Arula by Lucius Petreius of Cabrera de Mar
Mercury of Groß-Gerau
Intaglio with Tauroctony from Munich
Tabula ansata of Lucius from Bremenium
Tauroctony from Leonardo Agostini book
Relief de Bourg-Saint-Andéol
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the blue line passes exactly through Cancer, and the yellow line is for the resurrection among the s…
Dear Csaba , I am fascinated by your slab of Mithras with Cautes wearing a child in front of the bul…
hello, what does symbolize this huge spher with a crown over? I believe resurrection of the soul . I…
Gracias a ti, Alex. Me alegra que te resulte interesante.
This is a great Mithraeum and a obliged visit if you go to Roma. It is located below San Clemente Ch…
Many thanks for the information, John. The page has been updated.
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