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 Niasar Cave, غار نیاسر, was a temple probably devoted to Iranian Mithras that dates back to the early Partian era.
Two Mithras sanctuaries, which were located on the edge of the settlement, were excavated in Güglingen.
The Mithraeum of Carminiello ai Mannesi was installed in two rooms of a 1st century BC domus.
The Mithraeum of Cyrene is preserved among the remarkable ruins of the ancient capital of the Roman province of Cyrene.
Tauroctony exhibited at the Cincinnati Art Museum
Incensiary vessel of Dieburg
Tauroctonic medallion from Caesarea Maritima
Four mithraic engravings from Veterum Persarum et Parthorum et Medorum Religionis Historia
Tauroctony of Naples
Altar of Hermadio from Tibiscum
Tauroctony from the Mithraeum III of Nida
Tauroctony of the Loggia Scoperta
Altar by Marcus Aurelius Sabinus
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You are right, Stephen. Thank you for noticing. We have updated the information on this article.
Excelente artículo Hermano. La Masonería sigue siendo la gran heredera de los antiguos misterios. …
It makes perfect sense. My hesitation would lie in the time gap that separates Mithraism and Freemas…
Visited 2 times. Different stone type also.
Indeed, Dionisia. Thanks for noticing. Well corrected.
Souls enter Cancer and follow the cycle of the moon passing in front of the altar. They continue to …
New excavations in the Villa del Mitra (Nov 22-February 23) have provided a room with benches and co…
I'd have liked to see the face of the carabinieri when they discovered the sculpture.
on Carabinieri recover a Mithras Tauroctony about to be sold on the black market
here’s a wonderful article, full of meanings to explain the different gods. In the religion of Mit…
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