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
To date, there is no evidence that the so-called Mithraeum of Burham was ever used to worship the sun god.
The Mithraeum of Septeuil, Yvelines, was accommodated at the 4th century in an oldest sanctuary of the source.
The Mithraeum in Halberg hill, near Saarbrücken, is one of the oldest historical places in the area.
There are references to two places of worship from Dieburg, whereby the Mithraeum, discovered in 1926.
Tauroctony of Dormagen
Tauroctony of Mauls
Mosaics from Mitreo degli Animali
Altar at Caseggiato di Diana
Fresco ‘City of Darkness’ from Hawarte
Tauroctony of Sarrebourg
Cautes of Mérida
Tauroctony from Vermaseren's private collection
Inscription of two Gessius from Sentinum
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This is a great Mithraeum and a obliged visit if you go to Roma. It is located below San Clemente Ch…
hello, what does symbolize this huge spher with a crown over? I believe resurrection of the soul . I…
I would humbly suggest that #6 on the left might be a representation of Narcissus, having fallen in …
Richard Gordon suggests the object on the Miles step is a bull’s hindquarter. “In the light of…
En effet, des très belles œuvres de l'Antiquité à découvrir à la BnF.
Great. It's similar to the Mithraic temple in Maragheh, Iran. According to this photos, the Mithraic…
great article, you should put it on the main page, Jorge! thanks
Amazing!!!
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