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
Archaeologists discovered the 20th temple dedicated to Mithras in Ostia during the restoration of the domus del capitello di stucco in 2022.
The temple of Mithras in Fertorakos was constructed by soldiers from the Carnuntum legion at the beginning of the 3rd century AD.
This temple of Mithras in Aquincum was located within the private house of the decurio Marcus Antonius Victorinus.
To date, there is no evidence that the so-called Mithraeum of Burham was ever used to worship the sun god.
Inscription by Velox of Aquileia
Tauroctony of Syracuse
Aion of Mitreo Fagan
Second tautoctony of Sî`
Petrogenia of Aquincum
Tauroctony relief exposed at the Hermitage Museum
Tauroctony of the Villa Borghese
Aion of Mérida
Aion of Hedderneheim
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Indeed, Stephen. The catalogue is highly recommendable for all audiences, academic, professional and…
I knew this amazing capital in Monreale. In Sicily, isn’t it? It’s quite remarkable, even if Mit…
It is magnificent. so better if you had a picture of the inside.
Pattie, you and I need to talk about those bits one of these days. I'd be glad to know more about th…
Thank you for your insights Hamed. Very inspiring ✨✨✨
The so-called Elephant Tomb was not a tomb. The data that support its character as a mithraeum deriv…
Gracias por compartir tu artículo, Roberto. Es difícil determinar en qué momento la masonería es…
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