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Tauroctony relief from Modrič

Marble tauroctony relief from the Mithraeum at Modrič, Pannonia Superior, depicting the standard bull-slaying with raven, dog, scorpion, and cross-legged torchbearers.

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Altar of Lucius Annius Serecinus from Poljčane

Marble altar from Poljčane between Celje and Maribor, Pannonia Superior, dedicated to Deo invicto Mithrae by Lucius Annius Serecinus for the welfare of his grandson Lucius Annius Verus — a rare three-generation Mithraic dedication.

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Altar of Maximus from Topusko

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.

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Tauroctony relief fragment from Pregrade

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.

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Altar of Charito from Neviodunum

Inscription from Wieden, ancient Neviodunum in Pannonia Superior, dedicated to Invicto deo by Charito, of the Neviodunenses — possibly a slave or freedman of the community.

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Double-sided slab from Pohanica

Limestone slab from the Mithraeum at Pohanica, Noricum, elaborately carved on both faces; a metal plate originally attached by pins to its interior was removed, probably by the Mithraists themselves — paralleled at Poetovio.

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Altar of Metilius Iustinianus from Pohanica

Sandstone altar with akroteria from the Mithraeum at Pohanica, Noricum, dedicated to Deo invicto Mithrae by Metilius Iustinianus; the sculptor initially misspelt the name Justianus before correcting it.

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Tauroctony relief with lion from Pohanica

Bachern marble tauroctony relief from the Mithraeum at Pohanica, Noricum, notable for the prominent inclusion of a lion entering from the left — an unusual compositional element — alongside the standard dog, serpent, and torchbearers.

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Altar of Surio from near Celje

Sandstone altar found between Celeia and Emona, Noricum, dedicated to Invicto Mithrae by Surio; the misspelling Mitre for Mithrae reflects local phonology.

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Altar of Helvius Ingenuinus from Hoče

Marble altar walled into the crypt of the church at Hoče, Noricum, dedicated to Deo Soli invicto Mithrae for the welfare of Marcus Aurelius Felicianus and his son Marcus Aurelius Felicissimus by Helvius Ingenuinus.

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Altar of the Aguntenses from Aguntum

Marble altar found in flood gravel at Aguntum, Noricum, dedicated to Deo invicto Soli Mithrae collectively by the Aguntenses, making it one of the rare collective dedications to Mithras.

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Fruit offering from Linz

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.

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Silver votive crescent from Linz

Several thin silver fragments from the Mithraeum at Linz, ancient Lentia, reconstructed as a votive object surmounted by a crescent or two horns; paralleled in sanctuaries of Jupiter Dolichenus.

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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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Altar of Ianuarius and Lupercus from Höglwörth

Altar from Höglwörth, ancient Bedaium in Noricum, dedicated to Deo invicto Mithrae for the welfare of Marcus Lollius Priscus by his freedmen Ianuarius and Lupercus.

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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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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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Torchbearer head from Stein am Rhein

Life-sized sandstone head with long curly hair and Phrygian cap, found at the foot of the Hohenklingen near Stein am Rhein, Raetia; probably belonging to a statue of Cautes or Cautopates.

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Votive stone of Tiberius Claudius Mace from Epfach

Votive stone found at Epfach in 1830, ancient Abudiacum in Raetia, dedicated to Soli sacrum by Tiberius Claudius Mace, son of Tiberius Claudius Mace, apparently a dedication by a son continuing his father's cult.

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