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 was inserted into the basement of the basilica-theater by the 3rd century.
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 site was destroyed in the 5th century but some elements, including the benches, can still been seen.
Archaeologists discovered the 20th temple dedicated to Mithras in Ostia during the restoration of the domus del capitello di stucco in 2022.
Tauroctony of Târgușor
Tauroctony relief found between Porta Portese and St Pancrace
Frescoes of 'Magis' from Dura Europos
Inscription of Corax Materninius Faustinus of Gimmeldingen
Tauroctony of Santiponce
Bronze plaque of Sisak
Mosaic of the Mitreo di Felicissimo
Cautes of Sidon
Tauroctony of Memphis
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Glad to hear, Joel. Feel free to send some pics!
Welcome Mertseger. We do too ✨
Where is the Mithraeum relative to Herod's temple, the amphitheatre or some other isgnificant landma…
It was, Pattie. It no longer exists…
nice image of a parthian king!
on Hatra Temple
As of 2022 this piece is currently NOT on display.
Mithra killing the Bull from behind also is the sign of Spring and victory of light over darkness. …
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