Re-interpreting the Mysteries of Mithras
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
News and articles
from The New Mithraeum
The MITHRA Project
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.
The Father of Mithras
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.
Mithras in Hispania
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.
Let’s talk about Mithras with Yolanda De Iuliis
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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Press clips
A new mithraeum discovered during excavation in Trier
A place of worship for the Roman god of light Mithras was discovered during archaeological excavations in Trier. This includes a larger relief.
Hallan en el yacimiento romano de Cabra (Córdoba) un lugar de culto al dios Mithra
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
Call for PhD students and post-doctoral fellows specialising in Mithras
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.
Before MAGA: Mithras, Phrygian Caps, and the Politics of Headwear
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
Los dioses de Egipto y Persia que los romanos honraron en Lucus Augusti
La Domus de Mitreo y el Centro Arqueolóxico de San Roque muestran otra cara del viejo Lugo
Lorena García Calvo
Some places to visit
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Mithraeum I of Ptuj
The Mithraeum I of Ptuj contains the foundation, altars, reliefs and cult imagery found in it.
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Mithraeum of Močići
The Mithraeum of Mocici was situated in a grotto at one hour's walk fomr the ancient Epidaurum.
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Mitreo di Sutri
The Mithraeum of Sutri was built inside a rocky hill that also hosted the Roman theatre of the city.
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Mitreo delle Pareti Dipinte
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.
Mithraic art and artefacts
Tauroctony from Albacini
Ara of the Mithraeum of Lugo
Tauroctony relief found between Porta Portese and St Pancrace
Raven from Stockstadt
Tauroctony of Arshawi-Kibar
Altar of Merida consecrated by Marcus Valerius Secundus
Tauroctony of the Gran Mitreo de Mérida
Mithras tauroctonus and taurophorus vessel from Lanuvium
Venus of Mérida small sculpture
Sententia
Guest insights
Probably at home... but I’m at work. ;-) Will get back to you.
Pattie, you and I need to talk about those bits one of these days. I'd be glad to know more about th…
Can't wait for more details
Just read why they decided to continue to dig under the mithraeum before complaining: http://www.ang…
I did not express myself well. I think that this golbe or ball is the soul but also of Plato's Anima…
Gracias a ti, Alex. Me alegra que te resulte interesante.
An ayahuasca analog would have been mixed in the krater and drunk by Mithras worshipers. Two ingre…
??? Is this an actual mithraeum?
En effet, des très belles œuvres de l'Antiquité à découvrir à la BnF.
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