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
The Mithraeum at Espronceda Street, in Merida, was discovered in 2000. It is a semi-subterranean temple.
The remains of the Jajački Mithraeum were discovered accidentally during excavation for the construction of a private house in 1931.
The Mithraeum of Tazoult / Lambèse is one of the best preserved Mithras's temples in Africa.
Altar of Nummius Amandus from Alba Iulia
Tauroctony relief from Alba Iulia
Tauroctony of Ottaviano Zeno
Intaglio with Tauroctony and Lion with bee
Candelabrum of Caernarfon
Tauroctony of Dardagan
Cautes of Sidon
Cautes des Bolards
Altar with openwork of Inveresk
Sententia
As of 2022 this piece is currently NOT on display.
this capital from the cloister of the abbey of Monreal in sicily dates from the 12th century and is …
Many thanks, Ines. Both pages have been merged.
I did not express myself well. I think that this golbe or ball is the soul but also of Plato's Anima…
check out what's new on the nymphaeum, guys! you'll get your wings dusted with magic powder to fly a…
A FINE NOTE AND WILL LIKE TO KNOW MORE IN INDIAN CONTEXT ALSO TO SEND MY INDIAN INPUTS
British Museum: Gallery 70, display case 14 (G70/dc14)
Thank you Wolf. In the end I emailed the museum and they confirmed that no advance booking was neede…
some pictures from 1895:
Libri