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.
Notitiae
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.
Introductio
Press clips
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.
Agencia
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
Set in a Roman necropolis, the so-called Mithraeum of the Elephant takes its name from an elephant statue found in one of the tombs.
The Mithraeum of Mocici was situated in a grotto at one hour's walk fomr the ancient Epidaurum.
The Mithréum de Bourg-Saint-Andéol was built against a rock where the main Tauroctony was chiseled.
The Roman villa of Can Molodell had a sanctuary that has been related to the cult of Mithras.
Intaglio with Tauroctony and Lion with bee
Aion of Skikda
Altar with Inscription to Mithras of Rottenburg
Torchbearer restored as Paris
Tauroctony of Dunaújváros (Intercisa)
Floor mosaic of Mitreo del Palazzo Imperiale
Tauroctony of Villa Borghese
Petrogeny with hand on head from Nida
Intaglio with Tauroctony from The Met
Sententia
check out what's new on the nymphaeum, guys! you'll get your wings dusted with magic powder to fly a…
Can't wait for more details
If you want definitive proof that Mithraism was different in every corner of the empire, just read t…
Welcome Veronica 💫
Hoşgeldin nebuch :)
You are right, Stephen. Thank you for noticing. We have updated the information on this article.
I’m not sure why the rock birth isn’t on show in the museum. I assume the Victorinus altar is …
Polelle offers a fast-paced, sometimes dizzying novel full of intrigue and action. A little too much…
This is shocking.Why would the Vatican uphold Mithraistic beliefs when they were to follow Jesus bel…
Libri