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
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 remains of the Jajački Mithraeum were discovered accidentally during excavation for the construction of a private house in 1931.
The Mithraeum of Angera (or Wolf's Den as this cave is popularly called) is the only temple devoted to Mithras known to date in Lombardy.
The London Mithraeum also known as Walbrook Mithraeum has been contextualized and relocated in its original emplacement in 2016.
The Mithraeum near Porta Romana was connected to a Sacello, but the door was blocked.
Plaque with the list of worshippers of Virunum
Cautes with bull head of Sarmizegetusa
Consecration for Mars Meder
Altar of Sarmizegetusa by Hermadio
Candelabrum of Caernarfon
Altar with Sol’s head from Altbachtal
Head of Mithras from Santo Stefano Rotondo
Altar of Carrawburgh by Aulus Cluentius
Tauroctony of the Mitreo dell'Esquilino
Sententia
I appreciate this article as it spawned and actual (gasp!) conversation on the facebook group. Mithr…
Thank you for sharing your observation and perspective.
I recently had the opportunity to visit the remains of this mithraeum. It is located in Altafulla, i…
Añadido al sitio, aquí: https://www.mithraeum.eu/notitia/the-discourse-on-the-eighth-and-ninth-868…
In our description, isn't the word "cloak" in the last sentence a typo for "globe"?
Glad to hear, Joel. Feel free to send some pics!
This is shocking.Why would the Vatican uphold Mithraistic beliefs when they were to follow Jesus bel…
Many thanks for the information, John. The page has been updated.
Excellent idea ;)
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