Ernest Renan suggested that without the rise of Christianity, we might all have embraced the cult of Mithras. Nevertheless, it has had a lasting influence on secret societies, religious movements and popular culture.
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Laurent Bricault has revolutionised Mithraic studies with the exhibition The Mystery of Mithras. Meet this professor in Toulouse for a fascinating look at the latest discoveries and what lies ahead.
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.
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.
Yolanda’s multimedia dissertation focuses on the cognitive mechanisms that motivate Mithras worshippers. Her work includes a podcast entitled Conversations about Mithras.
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A place of worship for the Roman god of light Mithras was discovered during archaeological excavations in Trier. This includes a larger relief.
Las excavaciones llevadas a cabo en el yacimiento arqueológico romano de la villa de Mithra, en Cabra (Córdoba), han deparado el excepcional hallazgo de un mitreo, o zona destinada al culto al dios Mithra, cuya estatua fue descubierta hace unos 70 años.
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On the occasion of the exhibition, the Royal Museum of Mariemont invites five experts from Europe to emulate the research on the cult of Mithras.
Despite the current political landscape of the US, we can look to antiquity to see that the red cap was actually once a symbol of citizenship and welcome to the foreigner.
Sarah E. Bond
La Domus de Mitreo y el Centro Arqueolóxico de San Roque muestran otra cara del viejo Lugo
Lorena García Calvo
The name of the Mithraeum of the Seven Gates refers to the doors depicted in the mosaic that decorates the floor, symbolising the seven planets through which the souls of the initiates have to pass.
The Mithraeum of Aldobrandini was excavated in 1924 by G. Calza on the premises belonging to the Aldobrandini family.
The Mithraeum of Kunzing was an underground building, oriented east-west. The entrance was probably on the east.
Tauroctony of Vratnitsa
Tauroctony of Dunaújváros (Intercisa)
Inscription with Cautes and Cautopates of Steklen
Cautes and Cautopates from Mithraeum III of Heddernheim
Tauroctony of York
Tauroctony of Mauls
Altar of Vieu
Altar of Castlesteads
Dedication inscription from Koenigshoffen Mithraeum
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Interesting that the couch's covering isn't recognizable as the slain bull, though I'm not sure I wo…
great article, you should put it on the main page, Jorge! thanks
Welcome to your grotto, Marcus!
Thank you for sharing your observation and perspective.
Indeed, Stephen. The catalogue is highly recommendable for all audiences, academic, professional and…
Savez vous si du mobilier a été découvert dans la salle annexe sud ou il ne restait rien ?
Thank you for sharing @dominique.persoons It would be great if we can get it in a better definition.
nice image of a parthian king!
on Hatra Temple
Muy bueno
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