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 has found in a Roman building at the end of Attila Road, in Hévíz, Egregy
The remains of the Jajački Mithraeum were discovered accidentally during excavation for the construction of a private house in 1931.
The large number of monuments found at the Mithraeum of Sarmizegetusa and the sheer size of the temple are unusual.
To date, there is no evidence that the so-called Mithraeum of Burham was ever used to worship the sun god.
Head of Mithras from Santo Stefano Rotondo
Altar to Sol by brothers of Budaors
Altar with openwork of Inveresk
Altar of Vettius Agrorius Praetextatus
Relief de Bourg-Saint-Andéol
Altar with inscription and symbolic figures from Ptuj
Gemme with Mithras killing the bull
Tauroctony of Quirinale
Mithras hunting from Dura Europos
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the Romans were very superstitious. they feared the 'evil eye', the jealousy of other people. We fin…
Many thanks for the information, John. The page has been updated.
One hypothesis is that the mythology of the Roman secret society of Mithras was transformed into an …
What fascinates me is the bull's mouth next to the flame of Cautes. Many bulls with their heads rais…
As of 2022 this piece is currently NOT on display.
great article, you should put it on the main page, Jorge! thanks
some pictures from 1895:
Añadido al sitio, aquí: https://www.mithraeum.eu/notitia/the-discourse-on-the-eighth-and-ninth-868…
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