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
To date, there is no evidence that the so-called Mithraeum of Burham was ever used to worship the sun god.
The most emblematic of the Syrian Mithraea was discovered in 1933 by a team led by the Russian historian Mikhaïl Rostovtzeff.
The Mithraea of Doliche, ancient Dülük, Turkey, are unique in that they represent two distinct shrines on the same site.
This shrine developed towards the end of 2nd century and remained active until beginning 4th.
Head of Mithras from Angers Mithraeum
Lion of Les Bolards
Altar of Sol of Via del Mare
Inscripton of Justus from Caerleon
First Tauroctony relief of Dura Europos
Gemme with Mithras killing the bull
Cautopates de Bordeaux
Tauroctonia de Walbrook
Cautopates with a hooked stick of Nida
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Back in February 2011, I received a report that the Mithraeum at Caesarea had been "torn down." In"…
nice image of a parthian king!
on Hatra Temple
Fascinating and groundbreaking work on Mithraism! It is still not clear how much the Emesa syncretis…
that's where I live.... Sarrebourg
Probably at home... but I’m at work. ;-) Will get back to you.
I think we were talking about two types of globes: you were mentioning the small spheres carried by …
Existe-t-il une crypte Mithra à Cahors Lot qui était un centre commercial romain ? Merci
New excavations in the Villa del Mitra (Nov 22-February 23) have provided a room with benches and co…
Glad to hear, Joel. Feel free to send some pics!
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