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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Press clips
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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Mithraeum of St. Egyden
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.
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Mitreo di Vulci
The Mithraeum of Vulci is remarkable because of his high benches and the arches below them.
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Mitreo di Cosa
The Mithraeum was inserted into the basement of the basilica-theater by the 3rd century.
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Mithraeum of the Coloured Marble
The Mitreo dei Marmi Colorati takes its name after the discovery of a black-and-white mosaic of Pan fighting with Eros.
Mithraic art and artefacts
Relief of Aion on globe
Head of Sol / Helios intarsio from Sant Prisca
Tauroctony of Sî`
Column to Nabarze of Protas
Slab of S. Urban by Ursinus
Felsgeburt des Mithras
Torchbearer of Porta Portese
Mithraic relief of Baden bei Wien
Tauroctony of the Mitreo delle terme di Mitra
Sententia
Guest insights
here’s a wonderful article, full of meanings to explain the different gods. In the religion of Mit…
Hoşgeldin nebuch :)
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If this phallus really belonged to the mithraeum where it is currently placed and not elsewhere, the…
Hello Gabriel, the article you present on the relationship between the religion of the unconquered…
Excelente trazado de arquitectura, agradezco que la hayan compartido.
check out what's new on the nymphaeum, guys! you'll get your wings dusted with magic powder to fly a…
OK, I'm very confused about Jozef's description of this 'submission' scene. The standing person - pe…
here is the altar of Sarrebourg , picture tooken in 1890.
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