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
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 I of Ptuj contains the foundation, altars, reliefs and cult imagery found in it.
Two Mithras sanctuaries, which were located on the edge of the settlement, were excavated in Güglingen.
The Mithraeum has found in a Roman building at the end of Attila Road, in Hévíz, Egregy
The Mithraeum I in Stockstadt contained images of Mithras but also of Mercury, Hercules, Diana and Epona, among others.
Cautopates de Bordeaux
Tauroctony of Naples
Aion relief of Mitreo Fagan
Tauroctony of Bologna
Intaglio with Mithras and Kabiros
Relief of Mithras, Shapur II and Ardashit II
Grand camée de France
Lion-headed figure of Mérida
Mithraic vessel of Mainz
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Thank you for sharing @dominique.persoons It would be great if we can get it in a better definition.
Excellent
Añadido al sitio, aquí: https://www.mithraeum.eu/notitia/the-discourse-on-the-eighth-and-ninth-868…
Where is the Mithraeum relative to Herod's temple, the amphitheatre or some other isgnificant landma…
You can learn more about my work on https://t.me/ancient_secrets_khorram
Souls enter Cancer and follow the cycle of the moon passing in front of the altar. They continue to …
Excellent idea, Matthew. Count on us!
Interesting that the couch's covering isn't recognizable as the slain bull, though I'm not sure I wo…
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