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 Mithraeum of Osterburken could not be excavated bodily owing to the water of a well in the immediate neighbourhood. The monument had been covered carefully with sand.
The Mithraeum of Rudchester was discovered in 1844 on the brow of the hill outside the roman station.
The large number of monuments found at the Mithraeum of Sarmizegetusa and the sheer size of the temple are unusual.
Mithraic vessel of Mainz
Slab of S. Urban by Ursinus
Portable tauroctony of Vienna
Altar of Sol of Via del Mare
Altar with inscription of Mitreo del Palazzo Imperiale
Fresco Tauroctony of Mitreo di Marino
Tauroctony of Aelius Maximus of Turda
Denarius depicting Mithras rock-birth of St. Albans
Rock birth from St Aubin
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Excellent idea, Matthew. Count on us!
You can learn more about my work on https://t.me/ancient_secrets_khorram
Il piacere è tutto mio.
On the York Tauroctony from C. Wellbeloved, Eburacum (1842) This Mithraic group was found in the …
For Laura Thomas. I installed a Google Earth image of Caesarea Maritima on my website. (URL abov…
Thank you for your insights Hamed. Very inspiring ✨✨✨
Welcome to your grotto, Marcus!
Many thanks, Ines. Both pages have been merged.
Interesting how even though we may confuse certain gods for ages, they remain somehow unique.
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