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 des Bolards was integrated into a therapeutic cultural complex related to healing waters.
A Mithraeum was discovered in 2007, during the excavations at the Zerzevan Castle.
The Mithraeum of the Seven Spheres is of great importance for the understanding of the cult, because of its black-and-white mosaics depicting the planets, the zodiac and related elements.
Two Mithras sanctuaries, which were located on the edge of the settlement, were excavated in Güglingen.
Dedication inscription from Koenigshoffen Mithraeum
Taurcotony statue of the Esquiline Hill
Aion of York
Mithras riding the bull
Altars to Cautes and Cautopates of Stefano Rotondo
Intaglio of Abraxas and Mithras
Aion relief of Mitreo Fagan
Tauroctony of Monreale
Tauroctony of Santa Maria Capua Vetere
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I’d be grateful for some advice as I’m hoping to visit the exhibition in Frankfurt. Has anyone e…
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Welcome Hamed and thank you for your excellent group and posts. We *need* more!
I recently had the opportunity to visit the remains of this mithraeum. It is located in Altafulla, i…
In our description, isn't the word "cloak" in the last sentence a typo for "globe"?
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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Dear Csaba , I am fascinated by your slab of Mithras with Cautes wearing a child in front of the bul…
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