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
C’est en 1986, à l’occasion de la restructuration de l’ancien magasin Parunis, qu’une fouille de sauvetage archéologique fut réalisée cours Victor Hugo.
The Niasar Cave, غار نیاسر, was a temple probably devoted to Iranian Mithras that dates back to the early Partian era.
The large number of monuments found at the Mithraeum of Sarmizegetusa and the sheer size of the temple are unusual.
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.
Relief fragment of Ptuj
Tauroctony of the Cortile del Belvedere
Tauroctony of St. Andrä vor dem Hagenthale
Oceaunus of Mérida
Taurcotony sculpture from Sidon
Tauroctony stele of Nicopolis ad Istrum
Tauroctony of Santo Stefano Rotondo
Lion-headed figure of Mérida
Medallions with Mithras from Trapezus
Sententia
No, I think it's not fun, but really superstition. The Romans all wore amulets, often with a phallus…
Thank you for sharing it and congratulations for your beautiful and interesting work.
What fascinates me is the bull's mouth next to the flame of Cautes. Many bulls with their heads rais…
I think there is no need of booking in advance. Just come to Frankfurt an feel happy Wolfgang Jane…
I live in Sarrebourg, where the famous mithraeum was found by the Germans in 1890. In the 3d century…
Hoş geldin Dogan. Kendini evinde hisset!
A chara, Any chance of an English translation of El Culto de Mitra en Hispania? If all else fails …
Thank you for sharing your observation and perspective.
Excellent idea, Matthew. Count on us!
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