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 Mithraeum of Kunzing was an underground building, oriented east-west. The entrance was probably on the east.
The Mithraeum near Porta Romana was connected to a Sacello, but the door was blocked.
The Mithraeum of Rudchester was discovered in 1844 on the brow of the hill outside the roman station.
The Mithraeum has found in a Roman building at the end of Attila Road, in Hévíz, Egregy
Cautes with bull head of Sarmizegetusa
Fresco de Luna en el Mitreo de Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Tauroctony of Quirinale
Tauroctony of Strasbourg
Torchbearer of Porta Portese
Stele of Acilius Pisonianus from Milan
Altar by Hermanio of Poetovio
Mosaic of the Mitreo di Felicissimo
Altars of Sol and Luna from Mundelsheim
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Interesting how even though we may confuse certain gods for ages, they remain somehow unique.
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A FINE NOTE AND WILL LIKE TO KNOW MORE IN INDIAN CONTEXT ALSO TO SEND MY INDIAN INPUTS
Polelle offers a fast-paced, sometimes dizzying novel full of intrigue and action. A little too much…
As of 2022 this piece is currently NOT on display.
Dear Veronica, as a woman you cannot attend the ceremonies in the mithraeum. But you can help prepar…
Veronica, I surfed onto your profile and would like to assure you that Mithras welcomes everyone. I …
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As far as I can find the CIMRM number of this one is: 1083 and not 606.
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