The New Mithraeum

Bronze statuette of Mithras in his characteristic bull-slaying pose, though only the god has been preserved.

The site of Ay-Todor in Crimea revealed a Roman camp, a temple with votive offerings, and a Mithraeum.

This relief of Mithras killing the bull includes an unusual owl at the feet of Cautopates and a cock next to Cautes.

White marble statue of Lion-head god of time, formerly in the Villa Albani, nowadays in the Musei Vaticani.

For our German-speaking friends, don’t miss Stefan Nährlich’s blog, Das Erbe Roms. It offers a plethora of intriguing articles on not only Mithras but the entire Empire. His posts feature excellent original photographs, perfect for both Romans and barbarians alike! Enjoy exploring.

This relief of Mithras slaying the bull, framed by acanthus leaves, was sold at auction in 2011 by Bonhams.

I guess indeed Vermaseren was referring to what we call pine cones today.

Thank you, Pattie. We have automatically added a number of references that indeed need revision!

The name of this domus comes from the fact that some authors once associated one of its mosaics with the cult of Mithras, a connection that has since been dismissed.

Thank you for noticing. Indeed, the title did not correspond to the article, which is actually related to the Cerro de San Albín.

Thank you, Jaime, for your clarification of this monument, previously identified as Mithraic. I will refer our readers to your comprehensive article and discussion.

Altar for Cautopates.

Roman emperor traditionally regarded as the first ruler initiated into the Mysteries of Mithras.

Last king of Commagene, Antiochus IV reigned between 38 and 72 as a client king to the Roman Empires.

Roman emperor whose ceremonial reception of Tiridates I of Armenia established one of the earliest recorded links between Mithras and the Roman imperial court.

Danube region can be traced back to the legions that fought under his command in Armenia.

Founder of the Arasacid dynasty, Tiridates I was crowned king of Armenia by Nero in 66.

The last pagan emperor of Rome, closely associated with Mithras and Neoplatonic interpretations of the Sun God.

King of the Greco-Iranian Kingdom of Commagene.

Roman emperor at the age of 14, from 218 to his death in 222, Elagabalus was a main priest of the sun god Elagabal in Emesa.