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The New Mithraeum Database of Switzerland

Mithraic monuments, temples and other objects related to Mithras from Switzerland.

Socius

Alexander Schenker
Rem tene, verba sequentur.
Socius

Wanda Sartori
Mithraeum

Mithréum d’Orbe-Boscéaz
The site of Orbe-Boscéaz, Switzerland, also known as Boscéay, is renowned for its mosaics and mithraic temple.
TNMM260
Monumentum

Altar of Firmidius Severinus from Geneva
This limestone altar bears an inscription from its donor, Firmidius Severinus, in honour of Mithras after 26 years of service in the Legio VIII Augusta.
TNMM599 – CIMRM 916
Deo invicto / genio loci / Firmidius Se/verinus mi(les) /leg(ionis) VIII aug(ustae) p(iae) f(idelis) / c(onstantis) C(ommodae) stip(endiorum) XXVI aram / ex voto pro salute / sua v(otum) s(olvit) l(ib…
Monumentum

Aion gold figurine from Geneva
This small golden figurine seems to represent the Mithraic god Aion, as usual surrounded by a serpent.
TNMM133
Mithraeum

Mithräum von Kempraten
The Kempraten Mithraeum was unexpectedly discovered during the 2015 excavations near the vicus.
TNMM261
Mithraeum

Mithraeum de Martigny
The Mithraeum of Martigny is the first temple devoted to Mithras found in Switzerland.
TNMM65
Monumentum

Mithras Tauroctonus from private collection
Marble group of Mithras killing the Bull sold by Antiqurium Ltd, New York
TNMM240