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 Mithraeum of Kunzing was an underground building, oriented east-west. The entrance was probably on the east.
The remains of the Jajački Mithraeum were discovered accidentally during excavation for the construction of a private house in 1931.
The Mithraeum of Cyrene is preserved among the remarkable ruins of the ancient capital of the Roman province of Cyrene.
The Mithraeum of the Circus Maximus was discovered in 1931 during work carried out to create a storage area for the scenes and costumes of the Opera House within the Museums of Rome building.
Mithras with the bow
Plaque with the list of worshippers of Virunum
Tauroctony relief from Alba Iulia
Second Cautes of Sidon holding an axe
Tauroctony of Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Tauroctony of Arshawi-Kibar
Aion of Arles
Tauroctony on display in Virginia
Taurcotony statue of the Esquiline Hill
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AVE , Hello, I'd like to offer you a Platonic interpretation of the Trier Relief. The Sun and Moon …
Merci pour l'information, Zi. En effet, la sculpture jointe faisait partie d'un autre ensemble.
Dear Veronica, as a woman you cannot attend the ceremonies in the mithraeum. But you can help prepar…
Great. It's similar to the Mithraic temple in Maragheh, Iran. According to this photos, the Mithraic…
Indeed, Stephen. The catalogue is highly recommendable for all audiences, academic, professional and…
Hello Gabriel, the article you present on the relationship between the religion of the unconquered…
Interesting how even though we may confuse certain gods for ages, they remain somehow unique.
Thank you for sharing it and congratulations for your beautiful and interesting work.
Just read why they decided to continue to dig under the mithraeum before complaining: http://www.ang…
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