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 site was destroyed in the 5th century but some elements, including the benches, can still been seen.
The Mithraeum of Vulci is remarkable because of his high benches and the arches below them.
The Mithraeum I in Stockstadt contained images of Mithras but also of Mercury, Hercules, Diana and Epona, among others.
A Mithraeum was discovered in 2007, during the excavations at the Zerzevan Castle.
Mithras rock-birth of Trier
Key of Mithraeum III at Nida
Venus pudica of Mérida
Inscription of Aphrodisius
Column to Nabarze of Protas
Altar of Castlesteads
Mithraic vignettes of Besigheim
Altars of Sol and Luna from Mundelsheim
Petrogeny with a sheaf of wheat of Cologne
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https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1899-1201-3 If this piece could be added, too, …
Hello Gabriel, the article you present on the relationship between the religion of the unconquered…
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Excavations led by Aytac Coskun on Academia.edu
New excavations in the Villa del Mitra (Nov 22-February 23) have provided a room with benches and co…
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the Romans were very superstitious. they feared the 'evil eye', the jealousy of other people. We fin…
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