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
Archaeologists discovered the 20th temple dedicated to Mithras in Ostia during the restoration of the domus del capitello di stucco in 2022.
The Mithraeum of Osterburken could not be excavated bodily owing to the water of a well in the immediate neighbourhood. The monument had been covered carefully with sand.
The Mitreo della crypta neapolitana was used a des legends about its use, from a cult place devoted to Priapus to celebrate Aphrodite.
The Mithraeum I of Ptuj contains the foundation, altars, reliefs and cult imagery found in it.
Cautes and Cautopates from Mithraeum III of Heddernheim
Tauroctony medallion of Egypt
Altar by Hector Corneliorum of Mérida
Tauroctony relief of Fertőrákos
Denarius depicting Mithras rock-birth of St. Albans
Aion of Villa Albani
Raven from Stockstadt
Bronze plaque of Sisak
Altar of Klechovtse
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I'd have liked to see the face of the carabinieri when they discovered the sculpture.
on Carabinieri recover a Mithras Tauroctony about to be sold on the black market
Welcome to your grotto, Marcus!
Excellent idea, Matthew. Count on us!
Mithra killing the Bull from behind also is the sign of Spring and victory of light over darkness. …
As far as I can find the CIMRM number of this one is: 1083 and not 606.
It is magnificent. so better if you had a picture of the inside.
This is actually in San Giovanni al Timavo, a little way along from Duino itself. If you are in&…
A chara, Any chance of an English translation of El Culto de Mitra en Hispania? If all else fails …
Excelente artículo Hermano. La Masonería sigue siendo la gran heredera de los antiguos misterios. …
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