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
One of the rooms of the villa has been interpreted as a mithraeum, but we do not have enough evidence to confirm this.
The discovery of the Mithraeum of Tarquinia is due to the Department for Protection of Cultural Heritage of the Carabinieri, who noticed some clandestine excavations near the Ara della Regina.
This shrine developed towards the end of 2nd century and remained active until beginning 4th.
The Mithraeum of Vulci is remarkable because of his high benches and the arches below them.
Inscription of Secundinus of Lyon
Aion of Memphis
Tauroctony found under the Palazzo Montecitorio (CIMRM 430)
Frescoes with standing figures of Mitreo delle Pareti Dipinte
Mithraic stele from Alba Iulia
Bronze plaque of Mithras slaying the bull
Tauroctony of Târgușor
Head of Mithras at Nemrud Dag
Prostrate figure fresco of Capua Vetere
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I am a devotee of Mithras Thank you for this interview. I think the author is right when he highligh…
I knew this amazing capital in Monreale. In Sicily, isn’t it? It’s quite remarkable, even if Mit…
I live in Sarrebourg, where the famous mithraeum was found by the Germans in 1890. In the 3d century…
The sculpture was found, according to its discoverer, next to the western wall that delimits the imp…
Excelente trazado de arquitectura, agradezco que la hayan compartido.
here’s a wonderful article, full of meanings to explain the different gods. In the religion of Mit…
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Thank you Wolf. In the end I emailed the museum and they confirmed that no advance booking was neede…
I participated in the Combined Caesarea Expeditions for three weeks in 1993. We excavated the hills…
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