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The Worship of the Generative Powers

Wright’s extended essay on Phallic worship is distinguished by much better scholarship and writing than some of the other works of this genre.

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old and unique picture of Sarrebourg altar destroyed by Christian...

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#17

For those who don't already know, check out our friend @pattie.lawler's group on Facebook. There is lots of interesting information and it is always up to date with the latest discoveries and events. [ref:6462cf0dd4c7a]

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Mithras rock-birth of Mithraeum III, Ptuj

Cautes and Cautopates attend the birth of Mithras from the rock in the Petrogenia of the third Mithraeum of Ptuj.

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Rock birth from St Aubin

Mithras Petrogenitus from Saint-Aubin en France.

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The Father of Mithras

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.

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Curatores

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Tauroctony from Neuenheim

The Tauroctony relief of Neuenheim, Heidelberg, includes several scenes from the deeds of Mithras and other gods.

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Mithräum von Neuenheim

Only a small part of the Neuenheim Mithraeum has been excavated.

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Head of Mithras from Angers Mithraeum

The head of Mithras of Angers has been found a four months after the main relief.

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Mithra et Porphyre. Quand sculpture et philosophie se rejoignent

Interpreting the Bas-relief of Mithras Tauroctonos from Osterburken in the Light of Porphyry’s Treatise, The Cave of the Nymphs.

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Felsgeburt des Mithras

Mithras Petrogenitus, born from the rock, from the Mithraeum of Carnuntum III.

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A new mithraeum discovered during excavation in Trier

A place of worship for the Roman god of light Mithras was discovered during archaeological excavations in Trier. This includes a larger relief.

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John Fox

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Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen

Associate Professor of Early and Medieval Christian History

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Mithras in Hispania

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.

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Le culte romain de Mithra par Richard Veymiers

Le culte romain de Mithra. Entre réalités antiques et fantasmes contemporains ! Par Richard Veymiers, directeur du Domaine et Musée royal de Mariemont.

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#9

I have listed all the novels about Mithras and Mithraism that I know of. Do you know any others? Crypto-Mithraic would also work!

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#8

Did Apuleius explain his very own initiation into the Mysteries of Mithras in The Golden Ass? Apuleius' The Golden Ass is one of the most famous and entertaining novels of antiquity. Among his adventures, Lucius is initiated into the mysteries of Isis…

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Mitreo dei Serpenti

The Mithraeum of the Snakes preserves paintings of serpents, representing Genius Loci, part of an older private sanctuary, which were respected in the temple of Mithras.

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