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Bronze statuette of Mithras in his characteristic bull-slaying pose, though only the god has been preserved.
We propose to revisit a passage by the prolific author Marteen Vermaseren that highlights correspondences today forgotten between the Roman Mithras and its Eastern counterparts.
The site of Ay-Todor in Crimea revealed a Roman camp, a temple with votive offerings, and a Mithraeum.
This is not a mithraic feast. It is part of a christian sarcophagus, on the left is a representation of Noah. See: https://humanidadesdigitales.uc3m.es/s/mitra/item/10487
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.
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.
This relief of Mithras slaying the bull, framed by acanthus leaves, was sold at auction in 2011 by Bonhams.
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.
Consider that there is a two-sided cult relief found at Mithraeum I of Stockstadt (CIMRM 1162) simal to this in Dieburg (CIMRM 1247)
Lit. Ingeborg Huld-Zetsche/ Klaus Jürgen Rau (2001), Das doppelseitige Kultbild aus dem Mithräum I von Stockstadt, Saalburg Jahrbuch 51, 13-36.
Tracing the links between the cult of Mithras and the Proud Boys’ quest for identity, power, and belonging. How ancient rituals and brotherhood ideals resurface in radical modern movements.
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.
IT freaky guy protected by Cautes and Cautopates (both at once), made in Barcelona, willing to engage with other guys or gals into the same trips.
I am Iranian American who is interested in learning more about the Mithraums in Europe
Original is now in the Ötzi Museum in Bozen, but still not part of an exhibition.
Lit.:
Günther Kaufmann: Das Mithras-Kultbild von Mauls. In: Der Schlern vol. 98, 7 (2024) p. 4-51
12 178 ROMA ROMA (Reg. IX) is part of the next entry and should be removed from here. ;-)
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.
I guess the author has made a mistake. The so called Casa del Mitreo has not provided any document related to Mithras cult. All the mentionned pieces come from the old excavation at the close Cerro de San Albín. The correct origin is to be found at Jaime Alvar’s site https://humanidadesdigitales.uc3m.es/s/mitra/page/inicio
