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
This shrine developed towards the end of 2nd century and remained active until beginning 4th.
The few remains of the Mithraeum of Gimmeldingen are preserved at the Historical Museum of the Palatinate, in Speyer, Germany.
The Mithraeum of Tazoult / Lambèse is one of the best preserved Mithras's temples in Africa.
Feast scene with Mithras and Sol from Ladenburg
Mithraic arcosolium of Catacombe de Marcellino e Pietro
Tauroctony of Circo Massimo
Incensiary vessel of Dieburg
Altar of Carrawburgh by Antonius Proculus
Tauroctony of Ottaviano Zeno
Denarius depicting Mithras rock-birth of St. Albans
Mithras on a horse
Tauroctony of Aula Gotica
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Dear Veronica, as a woman you cannot attend the ceremonies in the mithraeum. But you can help prepar…
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As of 2022 this piece is currently NOT on display.
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Savez vous si des salles annexes ont été découvertes dans ce mithraeum, ainsi que du mobilier pro…
check out what's new on the nymphaeum, guys! you'll get your wings dusted with magic powder to fly a…
Indeed, Stephen. The catalogue is highly recommendable for all audiences, academic, professional and…
By the way, there is this video by @nicolas.amoroso that tells a lot about mithraic images in the me…
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