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 Mithraeum I in Stockstadt contained images of Mithras but also of Mercury, Hercules, Diana and Epona, among others.
The Mithraeum of Hauarte or Hawarte, which preserves colourful frescoes, it's the latest know and used.
The Mithraeum of Kunzing was an underground building, oriented east-west. The entrance was probably on the east.
The Mithraeum of Vulci is remarkable because of his high benches and the arches below them.
Tauroctony of Donja Plemenšćina, Pregrada
Goblet of Angers
Bronze Venus of Sidon
Tauroctony relief of the Esquiline
Mithras tauroctonus and taurophorus vessel from Lanuvium
Altars of two Clarissimi in the Phrygianum of the Vatican
Intaglio of Mithras Tauroctonus at the Walters Art Museum
Relief of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva
Altar with inscription of Künzing
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Thank you for your insights Hamed. Very inspiring ✨✨✨
I see the Platonic Chiasmus on this fresco from Pompei. I think Mithras and Sol Apollo have nothing …
I’d be grateful for some advice as I’m hoping to visit the exhibition in Frankfurt. Has anyone e…
Monreal monastery 12th century AD ...
Un saludo fraternal a ti, Ricardo.
You are right, Stephen. Thank you for noticing. We have updated the information on this article.
The modern Masonic lodge is organised around the starry vault, but the officers are still arranged i…
Glad to hear, Joel. Feel free to send some pics!
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