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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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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Villa romana de Fuente Álamo
One of the rooms of the villa has been interpreted as a mithraeum, but we do not have enough evidence to confirm this.
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Mitreo presso Porta Romana
The Mithraeum near Porta Romana was connected to a Sacello, but the door was blocked.
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Mitreo Sacellum delle Tre Navate
The Mithraeum in the Chapel of the Three Naves was not linked to the cult of Mithras until recently because of a mosaic showing a pig, in the belief that it was an animal unfit for consumption in a temple of Eastern origin.
Mithraic art and artefacts
Tauroctony medallion of Transylvania
Krater with weekday gods of Trier
Tauroctony of Aelius Maximus of Turda
Tauroctony of Sarrebourg
Cautopates from Casa del Mitreo of Mérida
Mithraic arcosolium of Catacombe de Marcellino e Pietro
Tabula ansata of Lucius from Bremenium
Plaque of Astorga
Altar from Mérida 'pro salute'
Sententia
Guest insights
I know the Mithras site (since my childhood) at Carrawburgh and have worked at the APX Xanten (Germa…
Welcome my friend! Glad to see you.
I participated in the Combined Caesarea Expeditions for three weeks in 1993. We excavated the hills…
Can't wait for more details
Mithra killing the Bull from behind also is the sign of Spring and victory of light over darkness. …
British Museum: Gallery 52, display case 5 (G52/dc5)
Excellent
Thank you for sharing your observation and perspective.
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