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 was found in one of the rooms of the Horrea built in the years 120 - 125 AD. The installation of the shrine may have taken place in the first half of the third century.
The Mitreo dei Marmi Colorati takes its name after the discovery of a black-and-white mosaic of Pan fighting with Eros.
The Nushijan Mithraeum testifies to the worship of Mithra in the region since before the Zoroastrian reform.
Cautes Borcovicus
Tauroctony from the Mithräum von Heddernheim
Intaglio with Mithras and Kabiros
Petrogeny of San Clemente
Mosaics from Mitreo degli Animali
Fragments of altars from Gimmeldingen
Tauroctonia de Carnuntum (III ?)
Altar to Mithras and Mars of Mainz
Bronze plaque of Sisak
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Pattie, you and I need to talk about those bits one of these days. I'd be glad to know more about th…
I think there is no need of booking in advance. Just come to Frankfurt an feel happy Wolfgang Jane…
I’d be grateful for some advice as I’m hoping to visit the exhibition in Frankfurt. Has anyone e…
This is a great Mithraeum and a obliged visit if you go to Roma. It is located below San Clemente Ch…
Gracias a ti, Alex. Me alegra que te resulte interesante.
A FINE NOTE AND WILL LIKE TO KNOW MORE IN INDIAN CONTEXT ALSO TO SEND MY INDIAN INPUTS
According to Robert J. Bull (February 2011) this Mithraeum has been demolished.
If you want definitive proof that Mithraism was different in every corner of the empire, just read t…
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