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The New Mithraeum Database

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Prehistoric axe with Mithraic associations from Argolis

Black polished cone-shaped prehistoric axe from Argolis, now in the Athens National Museum, interpreted by some scholars as having Mithraic votive associations.

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Athenae (Athens)

Athenae remained one of the foremost intellectual and cultural centres of the eastern Mediterranean under Roman rule.

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Argolis (Nafplio)

The region of Argolis occupied a central position in the northeastern Peloponnese and preserved important religious traditions into the Roman period.

Monumentum

Embroidered Mithraic procession from Athens

Two embroidered pieces from an Egyptian grave, dated to the early centuries AD, now in the Benaki Museum in Athens, depicting a Mithraic procession with figures on horseback and attendants.

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Altar to Helios Mithras from Piraeus

Small altar found in the foundations of a school building in the Piraeus, near Athens, dedicated to Helios Mithras.

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Dedication of Acrisius to Mithras from Athens

Greek inscription from Athens, recording that Acrisius dedicated a gift to Mithras in honour of Chrysippos.

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Bust of Mithras from Athens

Marble bust from the south-east slope of the Acropolis at Athens, from the Attic mountain Pentelikon, depicting a man with an uncovered breast and mantle; probably Mithras, though the head is lost.

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