Mithraic monuments of Caesarea Maritima
Mithraeum of Caesarea Maritima
This shrine developed towards the end of 2nd century and remained active until beginning 4th.
Tauroctonic medallion from Caesarea Maritima
The small medallion depicts three scenes from the life of Mithras, including the Tauroctony. It may come from the Danube area.
References
- Aleš Chalupa (2016) The Origins of the Roman Cult of Mithras in the Light of New Evidence and Interpretations: the Current State of Affairs
- Blakely, J.A. (1987) Caesarea Maritima: The Pottery and Dating of Vault 1: Horreum, Mithraeum, and Later Uses
- Gordon, R. (2017) From East to West: Staging Religious Experience in the Mithraic Temple
- Richard Lindsay Gordon (2001) Trajets de Mithra en Syrie romaine
- Robert Jehu Bull (2017) The Mithraeum at Caesarea Maritima, vol. II. American Schools of Oriental Research archeological reports, 25
- Robert J. Bull (2017) The Mithraeum at Caesarea Maritima