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
Mithras became the main deity worshipped in the sanctuary of Meter in Kapikaya, Turkey, in Roman times, at least until the fourth century.
The Mithraeum of Spoleto was found in 1878 by the professor Fabio Gori on behalf of Marquis Filippo Marignoli, owner of the land.
The Mithraeum was inserted into the basement of the basilica-theater by the 3rd century.
The Mithraeum of Els Munts, near Tarragona, is one of the biggest known, together with the Mitreo delle terme di Caracalla.
Altar of Dioscorus from Alba Iulia
Silvanus of Skikda
Tauroctony from Domus del Mitreo of Tarquinia
Aion of Mérida
Cilindric arula from Cabrera de Mar
Tauroctony of Vratnitsa
Triptic of Tróia
Altar in Mitreo di Marino
Dedication inscription from Koenigshoffen Mithraeum
Sententia
Welcome Hamed and thank you for your excellent group and posts. We *need* more!
It makes perfect sense. My hesitation would lie in the time gap that separates Mithraism and Freemas…
Can't wait for more details
I recently had the opportunity to visit the remains of this mithraeum. It is located in Altafulla, i…
According to Robert J. Bull (February 2011) this Mithraeum has been demolished.
I appreciate this article as it spawned and actual (gasp!) conversation on the facebook group. Mithr…
Welcome to your grotto, Marcus!
I know the Mithras site (since my childhood) at Carrawburgh and have worked at the APX Xanten (Germa…
This is shocking.Why would the Vatican uphold Mithraistic beliefs when they were to follow Jesus bel…
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