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 the terms of Mithras takes its name from being installed in the service area of the Baths of Mithras.
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 Mithraea of Doliche, ancient Dülük, Turkey, are unique in that they represent two distinct shrines on the same site.
Cautopates de Bordeaux
Altar of Sol of Via del Mare
Gnostic amulet with Mithras monogram
Mithras Tauroctony and other figures from Palæographia Britannica
Inscriptions of Eauze
Tauroctony exhibited at the Cincinnati Art Museum
Tauroctony relief of the Esquiline
Head of Mithras from the Mitreo degli Animali
Tauroctony of Pisa
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Beautiful and unexpected piece, Pattie. Thanks for sharing. Do you have any more information about i…
The Rudchester (Vidobala) Mithraeum Sometime before 1772 an unfinished altar was found at Rudchest…
here’s a wonderful article, full of meanings to explain the different gods. In the religion of Mit…
What fascinates me is the bull's mouth next to the flame of Cautes. Many bulls with their heads rais…
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check out what's new on the nymphaeum, guys! you'll get your wings dusted with magic powder to fly a…
great article, you should put it on the main page, Jorge! thanks
British Museum: Gallery 70, display case 14 (G70/dc14)
Indeed, Dionisia. Thanks for noticing. Well corrected.
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