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 I of Ptuj contains the foundation, altars, reliefs and cult imagery found in it.
The Mithraeum of the Snakes preserves paintings of serpents, representing Genius Loci, part of an older private sanctuary, which were respected in the temple of Mithras.
The Mithraeum of Sidon may have escaped destruction because the Mithras worshippers walled up the entrance to the underground sanctuary.
The Mithraeum of Martigny is the first temple devoted to Mithras found in Switzerland.
Inscription of Aurelius Mithres
Tauroctony of Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Inscription by Velox of Aquileia
Lion of Les Bolards
Altar of Aquileia to the brave god Mithras
Mithraic vessel of Mainz
Tauroctony of Santo Domingo de Silos
Antiochus I shakes hands with Mithras
Tauroctony of Dormagen
Sententia
I think we were talking about two types of globes: you were mentioning the small spheres carried by …
Many thanks, Ines. Both pages have been merged.
Look at that the satisfaction of that man who's showing that discover during the time the sanctuaréo…
Thank you for your insights Hamed. Very inspiring ✨✨✨
Excellent idea, Matthew. Count on us!
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Thank you for sharing your observation and perspective.
Excelente artículo Hermano. La Masonería sigue siendo la gran heredera de los antiguos misterios. …
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