The New Mithraeum Database

Mithraic sanctuary in a steep rock face called Preslica at Nefertara near Plevlje, Dalmatia, described as carved into the cliff above a ravine with a carved tauroctony scene.

Fragmentary inscription from Aequum, Dalmatia, preserving only the phrase invicti posuit.

Natural rock enclosure at a quarter-hour's walk from Veliki Vitalj near Prozor, Dalmatia, used as a Mithraic sanctuary, with a tauroctony carved directly into the rock.

Altar found at Osijek in 1922 when the fortress was demolished, ancient Mursa in Pannonia Inferior, now in the Zagreb Archaeological Museum, bearing a dedication to Deo Aeterno — the Eternal God.

Altar from Osijek, ancient Mursa, found when the fortress was demolished in 1922, dedicated to Deo Aeterno — the Eternal God — a title sometimes associated with Mithraic worship.

Fragment of a marble tauroctony relief from Surduk, ancient Rittium in Pannonia Inferior, preserving only Mithras's right foot and leg with the bull below.

Limestone relief from Schwadorf, ancient Aequinoctium in Pannonia Superior, depicting the naked Mithras being born from the rock with a serpent encircling it, flanked by torchbearers; one of the finest examples of this iconographic type from the Danubian region…

Small Mithraic sanctuary (9.28 × 4.52 m) found at Modrič near Našice in Slavonia, Pannonia Superior, in 1911; the sanctuary has the standard corridor and bench division with a water-basin in the pronaos, and yielded a rich assemblage of marble reliefs…

Right portion of a sandstone altar from Topusko, Pannonia Superior, formerly used as a step in a bathing establishment, dedicated to Invicto Mithrae by Maximus with his companions.

Right portion of a marble tauroctony relief from near Pregrade, Pannonia Superior, preserving Mithras killing the bull with dog, serpent, and scorpion; the greater part of the god and the bull's head are lost.

Small limestone altar from near Višnja Gora, Pannonia Superior, dedicated to Fonti perenni — the eternal spring — a dedication associated with the Mithraic water cult.

Small Mithraic sanctuary found in the slope of a ravine called Zlodjer (Devil's Ditch) at Ober-Pohanica near Zdole, Noricum; the finds are among the finest marble Mithraic sculpture from the eastern Alpine provinces.

Left upper corner of a sandstone tauroctony relief from Celje, ancient Celeia in Noricum, preserving the bust of Sol, the head of a torchbearer, and the head of Mithras himself.

White marble relief fragment from near Klein-Wagna, ancient Flavia Solva in Noricum, preserving part of a tauroctony scene including the bull, Mithras's dagger, and the torchbearers.

Crystalline limestone votive altar from Waggendorf near Sörg, Glantal, Noricum, probably third century AD, dedicated to Deo invicto Mithrae.

Natural grotto called the Bichl on the south slope above the Glanegg lake near St. Urban, Noricum, adapted as a Mithraic sanctuary; part of the grotto floor was paved and remnants of water installations survive.

Small limestone tauroctony relief from Enns, ancient Lauriacum in Noricum, found about 100 metres east of the north-east corner of the castra, depicting Mithras killing the bull with dog and serpent and flanking torchbearers.

Carbonised plant remains (4,210 g) from the third room of the Mithraeum at Linz, ancient Lentia, comprising vine, prunes, hedge- and cornelberries, apple pips, walnuts, and millet; interpreted as a ritual food offering to the god.

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.

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…