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 Trier Mithräum was discovered during work on the city’s new fire station. The findings included a Cautes limestone relief.
The Mithraeum of Aldobrandini was excavated in 1924 by G. Calza on the premises belonging to the Aldobrandini family.
The Mithraeum of Ponza was discovered in 1866. It contained the remains of a zodiac investigated by Vermaseren in 1989.
Mount Nemrut or Nemrud is one of the highest peaks in the eastern Taurus Mountains, southeastern Turkey. On its summit large statues stand around what is supposed to be a royal tomb from the 1st century BC.
Petrogeny of Santo Stefano Rotondo
Aion of Bordeaux
Tauroctony bronze of Szőny
Intaglio with Mithras and Abraxas at the Walters Art Museum
Inscription to Mithras by Claudius Romanius from Köln
Torchbearer of Porta Portese
Cautes and Cautopates of Marquise
Mithras petrogenitus of the Esquilino
Inscription by Claudius Thermodon of Bolsena
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En effet, des très belles œuvres de l'Antiquité à découvrir à la BnF.
Excellent idea ;)
Can't wait for more details
Dear Csaba , I am fascinated by your slab of Mithras with Cautes wearing a child in front of the bul…
I recently had the opportunity to visit the remains of this mithraeum. It is located in Altafulla, i…
It is magnificent. so better if you had a picture of the inside.
Gracias por compartir tu artículo, Roberto. Es difícil determinar en qué momento la masonería es…
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1899-1201-3 If this piece could be added, too, …
This is shocking.Why would the Vatican uphold Mithraistic beliefs when they were to follow Jesus bel…
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