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 discovery of the Mithraeum of Tarquinia is due to the Department for Protection of Cultural Heritage of the Carabinieri, who noticed some clandestine excavations near the Ara della Regina.
The Mithraeum of Sutri was built inside a rocky hill that also hosted the Roman theatre of the city.
After Christianity was adopted, most pagan monuments were destroyed or abandoned. Garni, however, was preserved at the request of the sister of King Tiridates II and used as a summer residence for Armenian royalty.
The Mithraeum of Aldobrandini was excavated in 1924 by G. Calza on the premises belonging to the Aldobrandini family.
Tauroctony of Dardagan
Fresco with tauroctony and seven cypresses
Mithras-inscription of Speyer
Tarouctony of the Palazzo San Marco
Tauroctony on intaglio
Altar with inscription of Mitreo del Palazzo Imperiale
Tauroctony of via di Borgo
Tauroctony of Symphorus and Marcus from Aquincum
Cautes of the mitreo di Santa Prisca
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Welcome Veronica 💫
hello @dominique.persoons This sphere with a single circle is quite unusual in Mithraic iconography…
I would also heartily recommend the exhibition catalog - it's a fantastic work, combining essays fro…
here’s a wonderful article, full of meanings to explain the different gods. In the religion of Mit…
Indeed, Stephen. The catalogue is highly recommendable for all audiences, academic, professional and…
check out what's new on the nymphaeum, guys! you'll get your wings dusted with magic powder to fly a…
Benvenuto Milo! Un piacere...
New excavations in the Villa del Mitra (Nov 22-February 23) have provided a room with benches and co…
Visited 2 times. Different stone type also.
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