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 House of the Mithraeum of the Painted Walls was built in the second half of the 2nd century BC (opus incertum) and modified during the Augustan period.
Mithras and other oriental gods were worshipped in the shrine of Zeus near the Villa of the Quintilians in Rome.
The Mithraeum of Symphorus and Marcus, in Óbuda, Budapest, has been restored to public view in 2004 and, while well presented, it has been heavily restored.
The Mithraeum of Sutri was built inside a rocky hill that also hosted the Roman theatre of the city.
Mithras taurophorus of Ptuj
Plaque with the list of worshippers of Virunum
Altars to Cautes and Cautopates of Aquincum
Altar with inscription from Baetulo
Mercury of Mérida
Altar of Carrawburgh by Antonius Proculus
Tauroctony from Hermopolis
Tauroctony of Naples
Altar of Tihaljina
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British Museum: Gallery 52, display case 5 (G52/dc5)
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According to Robert J. Bull (February 2011) this Mithraeum has been demolished.
the Romans were very superstitious. they feared the 'evil eye', the jealousy of other people. We fin…
Souls enter Cancer and follow the cycle of the moon passing in front of the altar. They continue to …
What fascinates me is the bull's mouth next to the flame of Cautes. Many bulls with their heads rais…
Hey Behzad! I’m currently reading into Gnosticism and am hoping to make an article for the site co…
Un saludo fraternal a ti, Ricardo.
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