Mithraic monuments of Augusta Treverorum
Terra sigillata bowl depicting the Mithraic cult meal from Trier
This terra sigillata was found in 1926 in a grave on the Roman cemetery of St. Matthias, Trier. An eyelet indicates that it could have been hung on a wall.
Mithras rock-birth of Trier
The relief depicts the birth of Mithras, holding a globe, surrounded by the zodiac.
CIMRM 985
Cantharus to Deo Invicto of Trier
The cantharus of Trier is reminiscent of the crater that often appears in tauroctony scenes collecting the blood from the slaughtered animal.
Altar with Phrygian cap of Trier
The altar with a Phrygian cap and a dagger from Trier was erected by a Pater called Martius Martialis.
CIMRM 987
Mithraeum of Trier
The Trier Mithräum was discovered during work on the city's new fire station. The findings included a Cautes limestone relief.
Cautes of Trier
This remarkable relief by Cautes was found in what appears to be a mithraeum in Trier.
Inscriptions of Augusta Treverorum
Deo [R]egi Cupiti[…] / d(ono) d(edit)
Cupitius donated [this] to the god and king [Mithras]
Krater with weekday gods of Trier
D(eo) I(nvicto) M(ithrae) / Martius / Martia/lis pater / in suo / posuit.
To the invincible god Mithras, Martius Martialis, Pater, in his domain, has deposited.
References
- Helene Henze. Das Kultmahl im Mithras-Kult
- Richard Gordon (2016) Den Jungstier auf den goldenen Schultern tragen. Mythos, Ritual und jenseitsvorstellungen im Mithraskult
- Geburt des Gottes Mithras aus einem Felsen
- Bricault, Veymers, Amoroso et al. (2021) The Mystery of Mithras. Exploring the heart of a Roman cult
- Darin Lehoux (2016) Time and Cosmos in Greco-Roman Antiquity
- Stadt Trier (2023) Spektakulärer Fund eines Reliefs aus der Römerzeit
- Stadt Trier (2023) Spektakulärer Fund eines Reliefs aus der Römerzeit