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 Ponza was discovered in 1866. It contained the remains of a zodiac investigated by Vermaseren in 1989.
The Mitreo dei Castra Peregrinorum was discovered under the church of Santo Stefano Rotondo in Rome.
The Mitreo dei Marmi Colorati takes its name after the discovery of a black-and-white mosaic of Pan fighting with Eros.
A sixth temple dedicated to Mithras has been identified for the first time in the military sector of the ancient Roman city of Aquincum.
Tauroctony bronze of Szőny
Torchbearer of Porta Portese
Mercury of Stockstadt
Tauroctony of the Loggia Scoperta
Statue of a mother goddess with child
Tauroctony of Arshawi-Kibar
Tauroctony found under the Palazzo Montecitorio (CIMRM 430)
Cilindric arula from Cabrera de Mar
Altar of Sarmizegetusa by Hermadio
Sententia
Mithra killing the Bull from behind also is the sign of Spring and victory of light over darkness. …
I’m not sure why the rock birth isn’t on show in the museum. I assume the Victorinus altar is …
As of 2022 this piece is currently NOT on display.
Excellent idea ;)
It was, Pattie. It no longer exists…
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1899-1201-3 If this piece could be added, too, …
Dear Veronica, as a woman you cannot attend the ceremonies in the mithraeum. But you can help prepar…
Hey Behzad! I’m currently reading into Gnosticism and am hoping to make an article for the site co…
On a tour of Caesarea Maritima, I got the opportunity to step inside the Mithraeum. Our tour guide d…
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