Re-interpreting the Mysteries of Mithras
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
News and articles
from The New Mithraeum
The MITHRA Project
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.
The Father of Mithras
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.
Mithras in Hispania
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.
Let’s talk about Mithras with Yolanda De Iuliis
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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Press clips
A new mithraeum discovered during excavation in Trier
A place of worship for the Roman god of light Mithras was discovered during archaeological excavations in Trier. This includes a larger relief.
Hallan en el yacimiento romano de Cabra (Córdoba) un lugar de culto al dios Mithra
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
Call for PhD students and post-doctoral fellows specialising in Mithras
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.
Before MAGA: Mithras, Phrygian Caps, and the Politics of Headwear
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
Los dioses de Egipto y Persia que los romanos honraron en Lucus Augusti
La Domus de Mitreo y el Centro Arqueolóxico de San Roque muestran otra cara del viejo Lugo
Lorena García Calvo
Some places to visit
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Mithraeum of Tienen
The temple contained hundreds of ceramic vessels and animal bones, which may indicated that a grand Mithraic feast was celebrated before its closing.
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Mitreo di Spoleto
The Mithraeum of Spoleto was found in 1878 by the professor Fabio Gori on behalf of Marquis Filippo Marignoli, owner of the land.
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Mithräum von Trier
The Trier Mithräum was discovered during work on the city’s new fire station. The findings included a Cautes limestone relief.
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Mitreo di Santa Maria Capua Vetere
The Mithraeum of Santa Maria Capua Vetere preserves frescoes depicting several scenes of the initiation rites.
Mithraic art and artefacts
Head of Mithras from Santo Stefano Rotondo
Altar of Chrestion from Alba Iulia
The Acosolium of the Mysteries in the Hypogeum of Vibia
Mithraic stele from Alba Iulia
Tauroctony of the Mitreo dell'Esquilino
Cautes of Mérida
Tauroctony of Târgușor
Aion of Skikda
Tauroctony of Velletri
Sententia
Guest insights
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Where is the Mithraeum relative to Herod's temple, the amphitheatre or some other isgnificant landma…
You might be interested in a digital reconstruction that I did of the 2nd c. AD tauroctonyhttps://tw…
The Rudchester (Vidobala) Mithraeum Sometime before 1772 an unfinished altar was found at Rudchest…
I knew this amazing capital in Monreale. In Sicily, isn’t it? It’s quite remarkable, even if Mit…
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Porphyry says that the cave isn’t only the symbol of the Cosmos, but also the symbol of invisible …
beautiful engaving and gemstone
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