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 of Symphorus and Marcus, in Óbuda, Budapest, has been restored to public view in 2004 and, while well presented, it has been heavily restored.
The name of the Mithraeum of the Seven Gates refers to the doors depicted in the mosaic that decorates the floor, symbolising the seven planets through which the souls of the initiates have to pass.
The Mithraeum of Koenigsbrunn is the only one preserved in the ancient Roman province of Rhaetia, current Bavaria.
The Mithraeum of Tazoult / Lambèse is one of the best preserved Mithras's temples in Africa.
Mithraic relief of Baris
Tauroctony of Velletri
Tauroctony of St. Andrä vor dem Hagenthale
Relief of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva
Head of Mithras from Angers Mithraeum
Tauroctony of Monreale
Inscriptions of Eauze
Fresco of procession of grades at Santa Prisca
Tauroctony of Donja Plemenšćina, Pregrada
Sententia
Hello, I love this slab. Here, Cautes is carrying a torch with a figure on it, climbing towards the …
I see the Platonic Chiasmus on this fresco from Pompei. I think Mithras and Sol Apollo have nothing …
Excellent, count me in!
the blue line passes exactly through Cancer, and the yellow line is for the resurrection among the s…
Welcome to your grotto, Marcus!
New excavations in the Villa del Mitra (Nov 22-February 23) have provided a room with benches and co…
Dear Veronica, as a woman you cannot attend the ceremonies in the mithraeum. But you can help prepar…
Benvenuto Milo! Un piacere...
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