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 at Espronceda Street, in Merida, was discovered in 2000. It is a semi-subterranean temple.
The Mithraeum of Septeuil, Yvelines, was accommodated at the 4th century in an oldest sanctuary of the source.
This temple of Mithras in Aquincum was located within the private house of the decurio Marcus Antonius Victorinus.
The Mitreo dei Marmi Colorati takes its name after the discovery of a black-and-white mosaic of Pan fighting with Eros.
Candelabrum of Doryphorus
Mithraic exvoto of Dalmatia
Two-sided relief of Dieburg
Altar with inscription from Baetulo
Altar of Aquileia to the brave god Mithras
Second Petrogeny of Santo Stefano Rotondo
Cautes of the mitreo di Santa Prisca
Tabula ansata from Brigetio
Tauroctony relief of Sarmizegetusa
Sententia
I’d be grateful for some advice as I’m hoping to visit the exhibition in Frankfurt. Has anyone e…
This is a great Mithraeum and a obliged visit if you go to Roma. It is located below San Clemente Ch…
Back in February 2011, I received a report that the Mithraeum at Caesarea had been "torn down." In"…
Welcome Veronica 💫
OK, I'm very confused about Jozef's description of this 'submission' scene. The standing person - pe…
Glad to hear, Joel. Feel free to send some pics!
Excellent idea, Matthew. Count on us!
I know the Mithras site (since my childhood) at Carrawburgh and have worked at the APX Xanten (Germa…
This is actually in San Giovanni al Timavo, a little way along from Duino itself. If you are in&…
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