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 the terms of Mithras takes its name from being installed in the service area of the Baths of Mithras.
The Mithraeum I in Stockstadt contained images of Mithras but also of Mercury, Hercules, Diana and Epona, among others.
The temple of Mithras in Fertorakos was constructed by soldiers from the Carnuntum legion at the beginning of the 3rd century AD.
The Mithraeum of Kunzing was an underground building, oriented east-west. The entrance was probably on the east.
Zodiac stucco of Ponza
Cautes and Cautopates of Marquise
Tauroctony of Ruše
Relief of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva
Dionysus group marble of London
Altar with inscription of Künzing
Tauroctony of Alba Iulia with collared dog
Cilindric arula from Cabrera de Mar
Aion of Hedderneheim
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I recently had the opportunity to visit the remains of this mithraeum. It is located in Altafulla, i…
As far as I can find the CIMRM number of this one is: 1083 and not 606.
I see the Platonic Chiasmus on this fresco from Pompei. I think Mithras and Sol Apollo have nothing …
What fascinates me is the bull's mouth next to the flame of Cautes. Many bulls with their heads rais…
Welcome Hamed and thank you for your excellent group and posts. We *need* more!
glad you enjoyed. it's just a draft by now. Cheers
Excellent idea, Matthew. Count on us!
According to Robert J. Bull (February 2011) this Mithraeum has been demolished.
nice image of a parthian king!
on Hatra Temple
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