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 Septeuil, Yvelines, was accommodated at the 4th century in an oldest sanctuary of the source.
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.
The Mithraeum of Carminiello ai Mannesi was installed in two rooms of a 1st century BC domus.
Sol in quadriga of Entrains
Head of Mithras of Mackwiller
Aion altar of Bordeaux
Fresco de Luna en el Mitreo de Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Altar of Carnuntum by Sacidius Barbarus
Tauroctony of Vratnitsa
Submission scene from Barberini
Altar by Hector Corneliorum of Mérida
Mithras taurophorus of Ptuj
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It was, Pattie. It no longer exists…
I’m not sure why the rock birth isn’t on show in the museum. I assume the Victorinus altar is …
Excelente trazado de arquitectura, agradezco que la hayan compartido.
Many thanks, Ines. Both pages have been merged.
I’d be grateful for some advice as I’m hoping to visit the exhibition in Frankfurt. Has anyone e…
Where is the Mithraeum relative to Herod's temple, the amphitheatre or some other isgnificant landma…
glad you enjoyed. it's just a draft by now. Cheers
It makes perfect sense. My hesitation would lie in the time gap that separates Mithraism and Freemas…
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