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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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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Mitreo di Felicissimo
The Mithraeum Felicissimus has a floor mosaic depicting the seven mithraic grades.
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Mithraeum of Burham
To date, there is no evidence that the so-called Mithraeum of Burham was ever used to worship the sun god.
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Mithräum von Königsbrunn
The Mithraeum of Koenigsbrunn is the only one preserved in the ancient Roman province of Rhaetia, current Bavaria.
Mithraic art and artefacts
Mithraic Sol altar with backlight of Bingen
Altar of Faustinus from Gimmeldingen
Mithras rock-born of Septeuil
Tauroctony of Târgușor
Mithraic brooch of Ostia
Incensiary vessel of Dieburg
Tauroctony relief found between Porta Portese and St Pancrace
Tauroctonia del Cortile del Belvedere
Bronze Venus of Sidon
Sententia
Guest insights
No, I think it's not fun, but really superstition. The Romans all wore amulets, often with a phallus…
Fascinating and groundbreaking work on Mithraism! It is still not clear how much the Emesa syncretis…
I’m not sure why the rock birth isn’t on show in the museum. I assume the Victorinus altar is …
By the way, there is this video by @nicolas.amoroso that tells a lot about mithraic images in the me…
Indeed, Stephen. The catalogue is highly recommendable for all audiences, academic, professional and…
Savez vous si des salles annexes ont été découvertes dans ce mithraeum, ainsi que du mobilier pro…
the Romans were very superstitious. they feared the 'evil eye', the jealousy of other people. We fin…
Mithra killing the Bull from behind also is the sign of Spring and victory of light over darkness. …
Benvenuto Milo! Un piacere...
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