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 Felicissimus has a floor mosaic depicting the seven mithraic grades.
The Mithréum de Bourg-Saint-Andéol was built against a rock where the main Tauroctony was chiseled.
The Mithraeum of the Animals was decorated with a mosaic depicting a naked man, a cock, a raven, an scorpion, a snake and the head of the bull.
The Mithraeum of Santa Prisca houses remarkable frescoes showing the initiates in procession.
Tauroctony of Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Tauroctony of St. Andrä vor dem Hagenthale
Tauroctony found under the Palazzo Montecitorio (CIMRM 430)
Altar of Sol of Via del Mare
Tauroctony marble from Mitreo Fagan
Mercury of Groß-Gerau
Tauroctonic medallion from Caesarea Maritima
Head of Antiochus I of Commenage
Head of Mithras at Nemrud Dag
Sententia
British Museum: Gallery 70, display case 14 (G70/dc14)
here’s a wonderful article, full of meanings to explain the different gods. In the religion of Mit…
Existe-t-il une crypte Mithra à Cahors Lot qui était un centre commercial romain ? Merci
Pattie, you and I need to talk about those bits one of these days. I'd be glad to know more about th…
hello, what does symbolize this huge spher with a crown over? I believe resurrection of the soul . I…
En effet, des très belles œuvres de l'Antiquité à découvrir à la BnF.
New excavations in the Villa del Mitra (Nov 22-February 23) have provided a room with benches and co…
Dear Csaba , I am fascinated by your slab of Mithras with Cautes wearing a child in front of the bul…
On a tour of Caesarea Maritima, I got the opportunity to step inside the Mithraeum. Our tour guide d…
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