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 Rudchester was discovered in 1844 on the brow of the hill outside the roman station.
The remains of the Jajački Mithraeum were discovered accidentally during excavation for the construction of a private house in 1931.
Two Mithras sanctuaries, which were located on the edge of the settlement, were excavated in Güglingen.
The Mithraeum of the Crypta Balbi was locted in the middle of a densely populated insula near the theatre of Cornelius Balbus.
Heracles captures the Golden Hind of Artemis
Mithraic meal from Proložac, Croatia
Altar with Sol from Ptuj
Altar of Sarmizegetusa by Hermadio
Fresco of lions at Santa Prisca
Tauroctony of Santa Prisca
Inscription on the restoration of the Mithraeum of Dura Europos
Tauroctony on displya at the Getty Museum
Altar of Carrawburgh by Aulus Cluentius
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Indeed, Dionisia. Thanks for noticing. Well corrected.
Benvenuto Milo! Un piacere...
I’d be grateful for some advice as I’m hoping to visit the exhibition in Frankfurt. Has anyone e…
I am a devotee of Mithras Thank you for this interview. I think the author is right when he highligh…
It was, Pattie. It no longer exists…
Excelente artículo Hermano. La Masonería sigue siendo la gran heredera de los antiguos misterios. …
Mithra killing the Bull from behind also is the sign of Spring and victory of light over darkness. …
Excellent, count me in!
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