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 at Espronceda Street, in Merida, was discovered in 2000. It is a semi-subterranean temple.
The Mithraeum of Els Munts, near Tarragona, is one of the biggest known, together with the Mitreo delle terme di Caracalla.
The Roman villa of Can Molodell had a sanctuary that has been related to the cult of Mithras.
This shrine developed towards the end of 2nd century and remained active until beginning 4th.
Frescoes with standing figures of Mitreo delle Pareti Dipinte
Mithraic vignettes of Ptuj
The Acosolium of the Mysteries in the Hypogeum of Vibia
Head of Antiochus I of Commenage
Tauroctony medallion of Egypt
Mithras riding the bull
Aesculapius of Merida
Floor mosaic of Mitreo del Palazzo Imperiale
Inscription of Aurelius Mithres
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On a tour of Caesarea Maritima, I got the opportunity to step inside the Mithraeum. Our tour guide d…
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Welcome Hamed and thank you for your excellent group and posts. We *need* more!
Indeed, Dionisia. Thanks for noticing. Well corrected.
In our description, isn't the word "cloak" in the last sentence a typo for "globe"?
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I knew this amazing capital in Monreale. In Sicily, isn’t it? It’s quite remarkable, even if Mit…
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