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Acta diurna

Daily Gazette/111

Acta diurna is our Mithraic social stream for keeping up to date with what is happening in The New Mithraeum.

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Jan 2022
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Tauroctony from Sî`

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In the tauroctony of Jabal al-Druze in Syria, the snake appears to be licking the head of the bull's penis.
In the tauroctony of Jabal al-Druze in Syria, the snake appears to be licking the head of the bull's penis.
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Jan 2022
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Altar with Mithras rock-birth of Nida

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The Mithraic stele from Nida depicts the Mithras Petrogenesis and the gods Cautes, Cautopates, Heaven and Ocean.
The Mithraic stele from Nida depicts the Mithras Petrogenesis and the gods Cautes, Cautopates, Heaven and Ocean.
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Jan 2022
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Mithraic Sol altar with backlight of Bingen

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The altar of the Sun god belongs to the typology of the openwork altar to be illuminated from behind.
The altar of the Sun god belongs to the typology of the openwork altar to be illuminated from behind.
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Jan 2022
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Triptic of Tróia

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The remains of the mithraic triptic of Tróia, Lusitania, were part of a bigger composition.
The remains of the mithraic triptic of Tróia, Lusitania, were part of a bigger composition.
Pattie L
Interesting that the couch's covering isn't recognizable as the slain bull, though I'm not sure I would blame the artist's lack of skill for the omission. Someone had to be directing the artist, as it's REALLY unlikely that every piece of Mithraic art had a single point of origin that every subsequent artist drew upon. Instead, let's think of the decorative stripes as an elaborate dorsuale. 😉

I am glad the snake got an invitation to the feast.
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Jan 2022
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Mithräum von Mundelsheim

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The two altars found in the Mithraeum of Mundelsheim, one of Sol and the other of Luna, are exposed in situ.
The two altars found in the Mithraeum of Mundelsheim, one of Sol and the other of Luna, are exposed in situ.
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Jan 2022
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Altars of Sol and Luna from Mundelsheim

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The altars of the gods of the Sun and Moon found in the Mithraeum of Mundelsheim wear openwork segments that could be lighten from behind.
The altars of the gods of the Sun and Moon found in the Mithraeum of Mundelsheim wear openwork segments that could be lighten from behind.
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Jan 2022
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Head of Sol / Helios intarsio from Sant Prisca

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The intarsium of Sol found in the Mithraeum of Santa Prisca is composed of several varieties of marble.
The intarsium of Sol found in the Mithraeum of Santa Prisca is composed of several varieties of marble.
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Jan 2022
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Mithraic Sol of Piazza Dante

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The relief of Sol was found during the construction of Piazza Dante in Rome in 1874.
The relief of Sol was found during the construction of Piazza Dante in Rome in 1874.
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Jan 2022
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Tarouctony of the Palazzo San Marco

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This sculpture of Mithras slaying the bull was bequeathed to the Republic of Venice in 1793 by Ambassador Girolamo Zulian.
This sculpture of Mithras slaying the bull was bequeathed to the Republic of Venice in 1793 by Ambassador Girolamo Zulian.
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Jan 2022
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Tauroctony relief of the Esquiline

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The relief of Mithras slaying the bull found on the Esquiline Hill includes two additional scenes with Mithras and two other figures.
The relief of Mithras slaying the bull found on the Esquiline Hill includes two additional scenes with Mithras and two other figures.
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Jan 2022
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Mithras petrogenitus of the Esquilino

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The relief of Mithras being born from the rock of the Esquiline shows the young god naked, as usual, with a torch and a dagger in his hands.
The relief of Mithras being born from the rock of the Esquiline shows the young god naked, as usual, with a torch and a dagger in his hands.
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Jan 2022
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Taurcotony statue of the Esquiline Hill

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Except for the serpent, the sculpture of the taurcotony found on the Esquiline Hill lacks the usual animals that accompany Mithras in sacrifice.
Except for the serpent, the sculpture of the taurcotony found on the Esquiline Hill lacks the usual animals that accompany Mithras in sacrifice.
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Jan 2022
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Mithraeum of Memphis (Kom Dafbaby)

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At about a mile's distance from the village of Mit-Rahine near Memphis a Mithraeum has been discovered, which itself has not yet been described.
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Jan 2022
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Mitreo dell'Esquilino

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In a house from the time of Constantine, a Lararium was found with a statue of Isis-Fortuna. The Mithraeum was a door next to it, on a lower room.
In a house from the time of Constantine, a Lararium was found with a statue of Isis-Fortuna. The Mithraeum was a door next to it, on a lower room.
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Jan 2022
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Mitreo de Tróia

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García y Bellido proposed the existence of a mithraeum in a narrow, elongated room where the Troia mithraic relief was found.
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Jan 2022
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Mithraeum of the Coloured Marble

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The Mitreo dei Marmi Colorati takes its name after the discovery of a black-and-white mosaic of Pan fighting with Eros.
The Mitreo dei Marmi Colorati takes its name after the discovery of a black-and-white mosaic of Pan fighting with Eros.
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Jan 2022
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Iron sword and crown of Güglingen

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Several iron fragments found in the second mithraeum of Güglingen may have been used during mithraic ceremonies.
Several iron fragments found in the second mithraeum of Güglingen may have been used during mithraic ceremonies.
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Jan 2022
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The Mithraeum at Caesarea Martima. The joint expedition to Caesarea Maritima excavation reports, volume II

In 1973, Robert J. Bull began the excavation of a vault on the south side of the Inner Harbor of Caesarea Maritima, Israel. The vault was one of a row of warehouses built to store goods unloaded from the harbor built by Herod the Great.
In 1973, Robert J. Bull began the excavation of a vault on the south side of the Inner Harbor of Caesarea Maritima, Israel. The vault was one of a row of warehouses built to store goods unloaded from the harbor built by Herod the Great.
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Jan 2022
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Tauroctonia de Carnuntum (III ?)

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Of this great relief of Mithras slaying the bull only a few segments remain.
Of this great relief of Mithras slaying the bull only a few segments remain.
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Jan 2022
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Tauroctony from Vermaseren's private collection

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Maarten Vermaseren acquired this rosso antico marble of Mithras slaying the bull in 1961.
Maarten Vermaseren acquired this rosso antico marble of Mithras slaying the bull in 1961.
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