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
For the first time, a Mithraeum has been discovered in Corsica, at the site of Mariana, Lucciana (Haute-Corse).
The Mithraea of Doliche, ancient Dülük, Turkey, are unique in that they represent two distinct shrines on the same site.
The Mithraeum I of Ptuj contains the foundation, altars, reliefs and cult imagery found in it.
Aion from Villa Barberini
Altar with Phrygian cap from Altbachtal
Stars of the Mitreo de Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Inscription of Aphrodisius
Tauroctony of St. Andrä vor dem Hagenthale
Tauroctony in the British Museum
Isis de Mérida
Rock birth from St Aubin
Lion of Les Bolards
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Excellent idea, Matthew. Count on us!
A chara, Any chance of an English translation of El Culto de Mitra en Hispania? If all else fails …
This is a great Mithraeum and a obliged visit if you go to Roma. It is located below San Clemente Ch…
Organization of a mithraeum according to Beck and Gordon (1978).The soul of man travels through the …
According to Robert J. Bull (February 2011) this Mithraeum has been demolished.
Gracias por compartir tu artículo, Roberto. Es difícil determinar en qué momento la masonería es…
I’d be grateful for some advice as I’m hoping to visit the exhibition in Frankfurt. Has anyone e…
here’s a wonderful article, full of meanings to explain the different gods. In the religion of Mit…
You are right, Stephen. Thank you for noticing. We have updated the information on this article.
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