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 Vulci is remarkable because of his high benches and the arches below them.
The Mithraeum des Bolards was integrated into a therapeutic cultural complex related to healing waters.
The name of the Mithraeum of the Seven Gates refers to the doors depicted in the mosaic that decorates the floor, symbolising the seven planets through which the souls of the initiates have to pass.
The Mithraeum in Halberg hill, near Saarbrücken, is one of the oldest historical places in the area.
Tauroctony of Toronto
Fresco Tauroctony of Mitreo di Marino
Aion of Mérida
Mithraic slab from the catacombs of Vibia
Cautopates from Casa del Mitreo of Mérida
Mercury of Groß-Gerau
Altar 2 of Tibiscum by Hermadio
Tauroctony stele of Nicopolis ad Istrum
Feast scene with Mithras and Sol from Ladenburg
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I see the Platonic Chiasmus on this fresco from Pompei. I think Mithras and Sol Apollo have nothing …
Hello Gabriel, the article you present on the relationship between the religion of the unconquered…
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In our description, isn't the word "cloak" in the last sentence a typo for "globe"?
You can learn more about my work on https://t.me/ancient_secrets_khorram
Excavations led by Aytac Coskun on Academia.edu
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New excavations in the Villa del Mitra (Nov 22-February 23) have provided a room with benches and co…
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