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
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.
Introductio
Press clips
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.
Agencia
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
A sixth temple dedicated to Mithras has been identified for the first time in the military sector of the ancient Roman city of Aquincum.
The discovery of the Mithraeum of Tarquinia is due to the Department for Protection of Cultural Heritage of the Carabinieri, who noticed some clandestine excavations near the Ara della Regina.
Two Mithras sanctuaries, which were located on the edge of the settlement, were excavated in Güglingen.
The Trier Mithräum was discovered during work on the city’s new fire station. The findings included a Cautes limestone relief.
Castor-vase of St Albans
Altar of Tihaljina
Tauroctony of Arshawi-Kibar
Tauroctonia de Carnuntum (III ?)
Altar of Chrestion from Alba Iulia
Altar of Faustinus from Gimmeldingen
Altar to Sol by brothers of Budaors
Tauroctony of Bologna
Mitra de Cabra
Sententia
Merci pour l'information, Zi. En effet, la sculpture jointe faisait partie d'un autre ensemble.
Interesting that the couch's covering isn't recognizable as the slain bull, though I'm not sure I wo…
Savez vous si du mobilier a été découvert dans la salle annexe sud ou il ne restait rien ?
Can't wait for more details
You can learn more about my work on https://t.me/ancient_secrets_khorram
Dear Csaba , I am fascinated by your slab of Mithras with Cautes wearing a child in front of the bul…
Richard Gordon suggests the object on the Miles step is a bull’s hindquarter. “In the light of…
Glad to hear, Joel. Feel free to send some pics!
Un saludo fraternal a ti, Ricardo.
Libri