This article revisits the Mithraeum of S. Maria Capua Vetere, one of the most complete and artistically refined Mithraic sanctuaries in the Campanian region, situating it within its archaeological, iconographic, and ritual-historical contexts.
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Lenni George on Hekate’s development across ancient traditions, from mystery cults to magical practice and philosophical thought.
On what Hekate’s name may or may not tell us, and why the uncertainty matters.
At Rome’s twilight, amid political upheaval and Christian ascendancy, Vettius Agorius Praetextatus embodied pagan intellect, virtue, and authority across senatorial, military, and mystical spheres.
By reading Orphic theology together with Eleusinian ritual practice, the mysteries emerge as a structured mystagogy of transformation:…
Introductio
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Archaeologists at Doliche are now excavating houses around the vast Mithras temple to learn how people lived beside the sanctuary.
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The Mysteries of Mithras is an independent Initiatic Order which is inspired by and uses the allegory of the lost and ancient Mithraic Mysteries also known as Mithraism a previously influential Roman Cult of the same name.
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Over the last century or so, a great deal has been said about the god Mithras and his mysteries, which became known to the European world mainly through his Roman cultus during the Imperial Period.
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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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The Mithraeum of Kunzing was an underground building, oriented east-west. The entrance was probably on the east.
The Mithraeum of Hauarte or Hawarte, which preserves colourful frescoes, it’s the latest know and used.
The Mithraeum of Angers, excavated during a preventive operation and subsequently dismantled in 2010, yielded numerous objects, including coins, oil lamps, and a ceramic vessel bearing a votive inscription to the invincible god Mithras.
The Mithraeum of Serdica was found in the fortified area of the ancient city of Serdica, now Sofia, Bulgaria.
Aion altar of Bordeaux
Marble tauroctony relief in the Froehner Collection
Persian plaque from the palace of Darius
Altar from Lambaesis by Florus
Silvanus from Skikda
Tauroctony from the Mitreo dell’Esquilino
Gold coin with Mithras and Mao
Sandstone tauroctony relief from Carnuntum
Altar of Faustinus from Gimmeldingen
Sententia
Hey Marcus, not an expert on Discord, but couldn’t find you by lupuslux. Can you share the link here or DM me?
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Looking at the cult as a purely Roman construct, men having sex with men was as acceptable as it…
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alright, thank you!
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Welcome my friend! Glad to see you.
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Here, does the bas-relief come from Ptuj, or from Frankfurt-Heddernheim?
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Original is now in the Ötzi Museum in Bozen, but still not part of an exhibition. Lit…
So... you *were* an owner, like me, prior to being hacked. Why don’t you start another group?…
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Salve Ennio, The CIMRM is 1283. Unfortunately, I don’t know the inventory number wherever it is exposed…
this capital from the cloister of the abbey of Monreal in sicily dates from the 12th century and is very disturbing…
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