Re-interpreting the Mysteries of Mithras
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.
Notitiae
News and articles
from The New Mithraeum
The MITHRA Project
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.
The Father of Mithras
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.
Mithras in Hispania
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.
Let’s talk about Mithras with Yolanda De Iuliis
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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Press clips
A new mithraeum discovered during excavation in Trier
A place of worship for the Roman god of light Mithras was discovered during archaeological excavations in Trier. This includes a larger relief.
Hallan en el yacimiento romano de Cabra (Córdoba) un lugar de culto al dios Mithra
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.
Agencia
Call for PhD students and post-doctoral fellows specialising in Mithras
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.
Before MAGA: Mithras, Phrygian Caps, and the Politics of Headwear
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
Los dioses de Egipto y Persia que los romanos honraron en Lucus Augusti
La Domus de Mitreo y el Centro Arqueolóxico de San Roque muestran otra cara del viejo Lugo
Lorena García Calvo
Some places to visit
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Mithräum II von Güglingen
Two Mithras sanctuaries, which were located on the edge of the settlement, were excavated in Güglingen.
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Mitreo dei Serpenti
The Mithraeum of the Snakes preserves paintings of serpents, representing Genius Loci, part of an older private sanctuary, which were respected in the temple of Mithras.
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Mithraeum of Cyrene
The Mithraeum of Cyrene is preserved among the remarkable ruins of the ancient capital of the Roman province of Cyrene.
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La grotta del Mitreo
The site was destroyed in the 5th century but some elements, including the benches, can still been seen.
Mithraic art and artefacts
Candelabrum of Caernarfon
Cantharus to Deo Invicto of Trier
Slab of Sol Invictus
Tauroctony from Domus del Mitreo of Tarquinia
Cautes of Trier
Antiochus I shakes hands with naked Apollo-Mithras-Helios
Altar of Hostilius from Skelani
Tauroctony of Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Floor mosaic of Mitreo del Palazzo Imperiale
Sententia
Guest insights
Richard Gordon suggests the object on the Miles step is a bull’s hindquarter. “In the light of…
Thank you for your insights Hamed. Very inspiring ✨✨✨
Excellent idea, Matthew. Count on us!
I know the Mithras site (since my childhood) at Carrawburgh and have worked at the APX Xanten (Germa…
Merci pour l'information, Zi. En effet, la sculpture jointe faisait partie d'un autre ensemble.
Indeed, Stephen. The catalogue is highly recommendable for all audiences, academic, professional and…
Congratulations to the city hall of Lugo and all the team who participated in this unexpected discov…
on The Mithreaum of Lugo reveals the expansion of the Persian cult to the boundaries of Hispania
I did not express myself well. I think that this golbe or ball is the soul but also of Plato's Anima…
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