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 remains of the Jajački Mithraeum were discovered accidentally during excavation for the construction of a private house in 1931.
The 'Mithraic cave' in the Gradische/Gradišče massif near St. Egidio contained vessels decorated with snakes and the remains of chicken bones and other animals that were consumed during Mithraic ceremonies.
Lion of Les Bolards
Inscription by Proficentius, Rome
Tauroctony of Ulpius Linus from Apulum
Tauroctony marble from Mitreo Fagan
Votive plaque from Ballıhisar
Cautopates of Sarmizegetusa with scorpion
Tauroctony sculpture of Villa Borghese
Altar of Faustinus from Gimmeldingen
Tauroctony on altar of Ptuj
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here is the altar of Sarrebourg , picture tooken in 1890.
Monreal 12th centyry AD. 1,000 years after mithraism...
Many thanks, Ines. Both pages have been merged.
Many thanks for the information, John. The page has been updated.
Dear Veronica, as a woman you cannot attend the ceremonies in the mithraeum. But you can help prepar…
here’s a wonderful article, full of meanings to explain the different gods. In the religion of Mit…
Glad to hear, Joel. Feel free to send some pics!
Amazing!!!
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