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 remains of the Jajački Mithraeum were discovered accidentally during excavation for the construction of a private house in 1931.
The first members of the Wiesloch Mithraeum may have been veterans from Ladenburg and Heidelberg.
The Mithraeum of Rudchester was discovered in 1844 on the brow of the hill outside the roman station.
The temple of Mithras in Fertorakos was constructed by soldiers from the Carnuntum legion at the beginning of the 3rd century AD.
Castor-vase of St Albans
Denarius depicting Mithras rock-birth of St. Albans
Lion-headed Aion from Sidon
Mithras head of Walbrook
Cautes and Cautopates of Sarrebourg
Mosaic of Cautes and Cautopates in the Mitreo delle Sette Sfere
Tauroctony of Circo Massimo
Altar of Hermadio from Tibiscum
Stars of the Mitreo de Santa Maria Capua Vetere
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Welcome Veronica 💫
Benvenuto Milo! Un piacere...
I'd have liked to see the face of the carabinieri when they discovered the sculpture.
on Carabinieri recover a Mithras Tauroctony about to be sold on the black market
If you want definitive proof that Mithraism was different in every corner of the empire, just read t…
You can learn more about my work on https://t.me/ancient_secrets_khorram
Mithra killing the Bull from behind also is the sign of Spring and victory of light over darkness. …
Un saludo fraternal a ti, Ricardo.
Excellent idea ;)
Existe-t-il une crypte Mithra à Cahors Lot qui était un centre commercial romain ? Merci
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