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
Mithras became the main deity worshipped in the sanctuary of Meter in Kapikaya, Turkey, in Roman times, at least until the fourth century.
The Mithraeum of Koenigsbrunn is the only one preserved in the ancient Roman province of Rhaetia, current Bavaria.
The Mithraeum was inserted into the basement of the basilica-theater by the 3rd century.
The Mithraeum of the Animals was decorated with a mosaic depicting a naked man, a cock, a raven, an scorpion, a snake and the head of the bull.
Naked figure from Mérida
Tauroctony of Aelius Maximus of Turda
Tauroctony of Aelius Hylas from Doştat
Tauroctony bronze of Szőny
Lion-headed figure of Mérida
Frescoes from the tomb of Aelius Magnus and Aelia Arisuth in Oea
Petrogenia of Aquincum
Heliodromus inscription of Cerveteri
Intaglio with Mithras and Abraxas at the Walters Art Museum
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https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1899-1201-3 If this piece could be added, too, …
I recently had the opportunity to visit the remains of this mithraeum. It is located in Altafulla, i…
As of 2022 this piece is currently NOT on display.
Pattie, you and I need to talk about those bits one of these days. I'd be glad to know more about th…
Existe-t-il une crypte Mithra à Cahors Lot qui était un centre commercial romain ? Merci
Beautiful and unexpected piece, Pattie. Thanks for sharing. Do you have any more information about i…
that's where I live.... Sarrebourg
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