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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Press clips
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.
Agencia
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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Mitreo de la Tumba del Elefante
Set in a Roman necropolis, the so-called Mithraeum of the Elephant takes its name from an elephant statue found in one of the tombs.
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Mitreo del Circo Massimo
The Mithraeum of the Circus Maximus was discovered in 1931 during work carried out to create a storage area for the scenes and costumes of the Opera House within the Museums of Rome building.
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Mitreo dei Serpenti
The Mithraeum of the Snakes preserves paintings of serpents, representing Genius Loci, part of an older private sanctuary, which were respected in the temple of Mithras.
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Mithraeum of Močići
The Mithraeum of Mocici was situated in a grotto at one hour's walk fomr the ancient Epidaurum.
Mithraic art and artefacts
Fresco of lions at Santa Prisca
Tauroctony of Aquileia
Cautes des Bolards
Tauroctony relief from Ladenburg
Inscription to Mithras by Claudius Romanius from Köln
Triptic of Tróia
Tauroctony of Ruše
Petrogeny of Sibiu
Altar by Aelius Secundinus of Novaria
Sententia
Guest insights
New excavations in the Villa del Mitra (Nov 22-February 23) have provided a room with benches and co…
I’d be grateful for some advice as I’m hoping to visit the exhibition in Frankfurt. Has anyone e…
Welcome Nathalie. You can contact members who allow it by clicking on the arrow icon at the top righ…
here is the altar of Sarrebourg , picture tooken in 1890.
Look at that the satisfaction of that man who's showing that discover during the time the sanctuaréo…
I know the Mithras site (since my childhood) at Carrawburgh and have worked at the APX Xanten (Germa…
Excelente trazado de arquitectura, agradezco que la hayan compartido.
Fascinating and groundbreaking work on Mithraism! It is still not clear how much the Emesa syncretis…
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