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 Mitreo delle terme di Caracalla is one of the largest temples dedicated to Mithras ever found in Rome.
A sixth temple dedicated to Mithras has been identified for the first time in the military sector of the ancient Roman city of Aquincum.
The Mithraeum of Osterburken could not be excavated bodily owing to the water of a well in the immediate neighbourhood. The monument had been covered carefully with sand.
The Mithraeum of Sutri was built inside a rocky hill that also hosted the Roman theatre of the city.
Persian plaque from the palace of Darius
Tauroctony in Copenhagen
Head of Mithras from Santo Stefano Rotondo
Inscriptions of Eauze
Tauroctony of Mauls
Altar of Sarmizegetusa by Hermadio
Tauroctony of Vratnitsa
Key of Mithraeum III at Nida
Tauroctony medallion of Transylvania
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Dear Veronica, as a woman you cannot attend the ceremonies in the mithraeum. But you can help prepar…
the Romans were very superstitious. they feared the 'evil eye', the jealousy of other people. We fin…
Thank you for your insights Hamed. Very inspiring ✨✨✨
As far as I can find the CIMRM number of this one is: 1083 and not 606.
hello, what does symbolize this huge spher with a crown over? I believe resurrection of the soul . I…
This is actually in San Giovanni al Timavo, a little way along from Duino itself. If you are in&…
As of 2022 this piece is currently NOT on display.
You are right, Stephen. Thank you for noticing. We have updated the information on this article.
This is shocking.Why would the Vatican uphold Mithraistic beliefs when they were to follow Jesus bel…
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