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The New Mithraeum Database

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Terracotta plate with Jupiter graffito from Linz

Three-fragment terracotta plate from the Mithraeum at Linz, ancient Lentia, with a seven-hole border and a graffito in the centre invoking Iupiter Optimus Maximus; found in the second room of the sanctuary.

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Cult pottery from Linz

Pottery assemblage from the cult room of the Mithraeum at Linz, ancient Lentia, including glazed dishes, three-handled serpent-vases, and related fragments; a vessel type closely associated with Mithraic ritual in the Danubian provinces.

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Altar of Tiberius Iulius Ursalus from Linz

Two-fragment stone altar from the Mithraeum at Linz, ancient Lentia in Noricum, dedicated to Deo Soli invicto Mithrae sacrum by Tiberius Iulius Ursalus, a veteran, for himself and his family.

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Circular tauroctony relief border from Linz

Two fragments of a larger circular marble relief from the Mithraeum at Linz, ancient Lentia, preserving only the legs of the torchbearers and the outer border, with subsidiary scenes including the rock-birth and an ibex.

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Circular tauroctony relief from Linz

Small circular marble tauroctony relief from the Mithraeum at Linz, ancient Lentia, depicting Mithras killing the bull with dog, serpent, and scorpion, flanked by cross-legged torchbearers with a lion behind Cautopates; the lower section is divided into three subsidiary scenes…

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Mithraeum at Linz

Mithraic sanctuary found in the Tummelplatz at Linz, ancient Lentia in Noricum, constructed within an existing building; the sanctuary yielded marble reliefs, an altar, cult pottery, and a silver votive object.

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Inscription to Deo invicto Soli from Rohr im Kremstal

Inscription from Oberrohr, Noricum, walled into the right of the north porch of the parish church, recording a dedication to Deo invicto Soli.

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Altar fragments from Moosham

Fragments of an altar and an inscription from the Mithraeum at Moosham, Noricum, preserving only the opening of a pro salute dedication; traces of fire are visible.

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Mithras head from Moosham

Small Phrygian-capped head of Mithras from the Mithraeum at Moosham, Noricum, probably belonging to the cult relief.

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Altar for Lucius Albius Atticus from Moosham

Altar from the Mithraeum at Moosham, Noricum, dedicated to Deo invicto Mithrae for the welfare of Lucius Albius Atticus; the dedicant's name has been deliberately abraded.

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Epistylium with hunt scenes from Moosham

Marble epistylium in three fragments from the Mithraeum at Moosham, Noricum, decorated with a central tree, a flying hind pursued by a dog and an Amazon, a walking lion, and a horseman; bearing an identical inscription on both lateral tabulae.

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Mithraeum at Moosham

Small Mithraic sanctuary (8 × 8 m) excavated in 1950–52 on a slope west of Schloss Moosham, Noricum, on the left bank of the river Mur; the finds include a marble epistylium, a Mithras head, and fragmentary altars.

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Altar of Sextus Masclinus from Sankt Johann

Small altar found in 1843 at Sankt Johann in the Saan valley, Noricum, dedicated to Deo invicto Mithrae by Sextus Masclinus.

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Altar of Caius with Transitus dedication from Carnuntum

Altar from Carnuntum, Pannonia Superior, dedicated to the Transitus — the Mithraic transit ritual — by Caius, an association also attested at Brigetio and Poetovio.

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Tauroctony relief with corn-ear tail from Petronell

Marble tauroctony relief from Petronell, ancient Carnuntum in Pannonia Superior, with the bull's tail ending in corn-ears; no scorpion is depicted, and Cautes holds the upraised torch.

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Altar of Quintus Livinius Senecio from Carnuntum

Lost inscription from Carnuntum, Pannonia Superior, dedicated to Soli invicto deo by Quintus Livinius Senecio, veteran of Legio XIIII Gemina; dated to the second or third century.

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Altar of Quintus Cottius Lalus from Carnuntum

Altar from Petronell, ancient Carnuntum, Pannonia Superior, dedicated to Soli by Quintus Cottius Lalus.

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Altar of Ulpius Vitalis pancrestarius from Carnuntum

Votive altar from Carnuntum, Pannonia Superior, dedicated to Deo invicto Mithrae sacrum by Ulpius Vitalis pancrestarius — a term denoting an athlete or performer, possibly in the context of Mithraic initiation rites.

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Altar of Aurelius Exuperatus from Carnuntum

Sandstone altar from Carnuntum, Pannonia Superior, found near the theatre in 1890, dedicated to Deo Soli by Aurelius Exuperatus.

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Altar of Iulius Iulianus from Carnuntum

Sandstone altar from Carnuntum, Pannonia Superior, dedicated to Soli deo by Iulius Iulianus.

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