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 temple of Mithras of Carrawburgh, Brocolita, disclosed three main stages of development, the second exhibiting two reconstructions.
The Mitreo dei Marmi Colorati takes its name after the discovery of a black-and-white mosaic of Pan fighting with Eros.
The Mithraeum of Mocici was situated in a grotto at one hour's walk fomr the ancient Epidaurum.
The Mitreo della crypta neapolitana was used a des legends about its use, from a cult place devoted to Priapus to celebrate Aphrodite.
Fresco de Luna en el Mitreo de Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Tauroctony medallion of Transylvania
Head of Antiochus I of Commenage
Floor mosaic of Mitreo del Palazzo Imperiale
Relief of Mithras, Shapur II and Ardashit II
Fresco of lions at Santa Prisca
Mithras carrying the bull
Inscription of Septimius Archelaus
Altar with inscription and symbolic figures from Ptuj
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This is actually in San Giovanni al Timavo, a little way along from Duino itself. If you are in&…
Un saludo fraternal a ti, Ricardo.
The sculpture was found, according to its discoverer, next to the western wall that delimits the imp…
No, I think it's not fun, but really superstition. The Romans all wore amulets, often with a phallus…
Pattie, you and I need to talk about those bits one of these days. I'd be glad to know more about th…
Excellent idea ;)
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I know the Mithras site (since my childhood) at Carrawburgh and have worked at the APX Xanten (Germa…
Excelente trazado de arquitectura, agradezco que la hayan compartido.
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