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 was inserted into the basement of the basilica-theater by the 3rd century.
The London Mithraeum also known as Walbrook Mithraeum has been contextualized and relocated in its original emplacement in 2016.
The Mithraeum of Mocici was situated in a grotto at one hour's walk fomr the ancient Epidaurum.
Petrogeny of San Clemente
Petrogeny with a sheaf of wheat of Cologne
Head of Minerva from London
Tauroctony of Pleven
Serapis head from Mérida
Altar with Mithras rock-birth of Nida
Inscription of Corax Materninius Faustinus of Gimmeldingen
Mithras-inscription of Speyer
Tauroctony relief of Carnuntum
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Excelente artículo Hermano. La Masonería sigue siendo la gran heredera de los antiguos misterios. …
Where is the Mithraeum relative to Herod's temple, the amphitheatre or some other isgnificant landma…
Look at that the satisfaction of that man who's showing that discover during the time the sanctuaréo…
Hoş geldin Sercan. Kendini evinde hisset!
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
Gracias a ti, Alex. Me alegra que te resulte interesante.
En effet, des très belles œuvres de l'Antiquité à découvrir à la BnF.
Souls enter Cancer and follow the cycle of the moon passing in front of the altar. They continue to …
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