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 I in Stockstadt contained images of Mithras but also of Mercury, Hercules, Diana and Epona, among others.
The few remains of the Mithraeum of Gimmeldingen are preserved at the Historical Museum of the Palatinate, in Speyer, Germany.
Mithras became the main deity worshipped in the sanctuary of Meter in Kapikaya, Turkey, in Roman times, at least until the fourth century.
The Mithraeum of Sidon may have escaped destruction because the Mithras worshippers walled up the entrance to the underground sanctuary.
Frescoes with standing figures of Mitreo delle Pareti Dipinte
Inscription of Tarragona
Frescoes of 'Magis' from Dura Europos
Tauroctony from Albacini
Tauroctony found under the Palazzo Montecitorio (CIMRM 430)
Head of Sol / Helios intarsio from Sant Prisca
Fresco of procession of grades at Santa Prisca
Male figure with offerings from Dieburg
Kneeling man from Santa Maria Capua Vetere
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Thank you for your insights Hamed. Very inspiring ✨✨✨
Excellent
If you want definitive proof that Mithraism was different in every corner of the empire, just read t…
We totally need a picture of this. Who's in the area? ;-)
I know the Mithras site (since my childhood) at Carrawburgh and have worked at the APX Xanten (Germa…
I know the Mithras site (since my childhood) at Carrawburgh and have worked at the APX Xanten (Germa…
New excavations in the Villa del Mitra (Nov 22-February 23) have provided a room with benches and co…
glad you enjoyed. it's just a draft by now. Cheers
Stockstadt mithraeum is not located at Saalsburg Kastell. Stockstadt is at least 30 Kilometers from …
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