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 Sidon may have escaped destruction because the Mithras worshippers walled up the entrance to the underground sanctuary.
Excavations in 1979 on the remains of the church of Notre-Dame d'Avigonet in Mandelieu, Alpes-Maritimes, brought to light a small mithraeum.
According to Hitzinger remnants of animal bones were found in front of the relief of the Mithraeum at Rozanec.
The most emblematic of the Syrian Mithraea was discovered in 1933 by a team led by the Russian historian Mikhaïl Rostovtzeff.
Taurcotony of Nesce
Votive plaque of Stockstadt
Plaque of Milan by Ulbius Gaianus
Altar of Chrestion from Alba Iulia
Rock birth from St Aubin
Altar with Sol’s head from Altbachtal
Altar of Carrawburgh by Aulus Cluentius
Two-sided relief from Konjic
Cautes fresco from Mitreo di Santa Maria Capua Vetere
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great article, you should put it on the main page, Jorge! thanks
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One hypothesis is that the mythology of the Roman secret society of Mithras was transformed into an …
Interesting how even though we may confuse certain gods for ages, they remain somehow unique.
I'm on it!
Excellent idea, Matthew. Count on us!
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Benvenuto Milo! Un piacere...
Merci pour l'information, Zi. En effet, la sculpture jointe faisait partie d'un autre ensemble.
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