Re-interpreting the Mysteries of Mithras
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.
Notitiae
News and articles
from The New Mithraeum
The MITHRA Project
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.
The Father of Mithras
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.
Mithras in Hispania
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.
Let’s talk about Mithras with Yolanda De Iuliis
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 new mithraeum discovered during excavation in Trier
A place of worship for the Roman god of light Mithras was discovered during archaeological excavations in Trier. This includes a larger relief.
Hallan en el yacimiento romano de Cabra (Córdoba) un lugar de culto al dios Mithra
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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Call for PhD students and post-doctoral fellows specialising in Mithras
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.
Before MAGA: Mithras, Phrygian Caps, and the Politics of Headwear
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
Los dioses de Egipto y Persia que los romanos honraron en Lucus Augusti
La Domus de Mitreo y el Centro Arqueolóxico de San Roque muestran otra cara del viejo Lugo
Lorena García Calvo
Some places to visit
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Mithraeum of St. Egyden
The 'Mithraic cave' in the Gradische/Gradišče massif near St. Egidio contained vessels decorated with snakes and the remains of chicken bones and other animals that were consumed during Mithraic ceremonies.
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Mithraeum of Caesarea Maritima
This shrine developed towards the end of 2nd century and remained active until beginning 4th.
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Mithraeum de Martigny
The Mithraeum of Martigny is the first temple devoted to Mithras found in Switzerland.
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Mount Nemrut Dağı
Mount Nemrut or Nemrud is one of the highest peaks in the eastern Taurus Mountains, southeastern Turkey. On its summit large statues stand around what is supposed to be a royal tomb from the 1st century BC.
Mithraic art and artefacts
Tauroctony of Villa Borghese
Tauroctonia del Cortile del Belvedere
Relief of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva
Triptic of Tróia
Tauroctony from Vermaseren's private collection
Inscription by Claudius Thermodon of Bolsena
Inscription of Septimius Archelaus
Altars of Dura Europos
Tauroctony of Aula Gotica
Sententia
Guest insights
It was, Pattie. It no longer exists…
AVE , Hello, I'd like to offer you a Platonic interpretation of the Trier Relief. The Sun and Moon …
Look at that the satisfaction of that man who's showing that discover during the time the sanctuaréo…
British Museum: Gallery 52, display case 5 (G52/dc5)
Where is the Mithraeum relative to Herod's temple, the amphitheatre or some other isgnificant landma…
Souls enter Cancer and follow the cycle of the moon passing in front of the altar. They continue to …
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1899-1201-3 If this piece could be added, too, …
Just read why they decided to continue to dig under the mithraeum before complaining: http://www.ang…
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