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 Mithraea of Doliche, ancient Dülük, Turkey, are unique in that they represent two distinct shrines on the same site.
The Mithraeum of Santa Prisca houses remarkable frescoes showing the initiates in procession.
Mithras became the main deity worshipped in the sanctuary of Meter in Kapikaya, Turkey, in Roman times, at least until the fourth century.
The 'Mithraic cave' in the Gradische/Gradišče massif near St. Egidio contained vessels decorated with snakes and the remains of chicken bones and other animals that were consumed during Mithraic ceremonies.
Column to Nabarze of Protas
Cautes of Mérida
Intaglio of Mithras Tauroctonus at the Walters Art Museum
Altar of Pisignano
Fresco de Luna en el Mitreo de Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Mithras tauroctonus and taurophorus vessel from Lanuvium
Altar of Hostilius from Skelani
Tauroctony of Memphis
Relief of Aion on globe
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great article, you should put it on the main page, Jorge! thanks
This is a great Mithraeum and a obliged visit if you go to Roma. It is located below San Clemente Ch…
I live in Sarrebourg, where the famous mithraeum was found by the Germans in 1890. In the 3d century…
In our description, isn't the word "cloak" in the last sentence a typo for "globe"?
Gracias por compartir tu artículo, Roberto. Es difícil determinar en qué momento la masonería es…
I know the Mithras site (since my childhood) at Carrawburgh and have worked at the APX Xanten (Germa…
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Merci pour l'information, Zi. En effet, la sculpture jointe faisait partie d'un autre ensemble.
Can't wait for more details
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