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 Kunzing was an underground building, oriented east-west. The entrance was probably on the east.
This temple of Mithras in Aquincum was located within the private house of the decurio Marcus Antonius Victorinus.
The Mithraeum of Biesheim-Kunheim is located near the ancient village of Altkirch, near the Rhin.
The Mithraeum of Mocici was situated in a grotto at one hour's walk fomr the ancient Epidaurum.
Tauroctony relief of Sidon
Mithras triumphant over the Sun
Altar of the Mitreo Menandro
Consecration for Mars Meder
Altar with Phrygian cap from Altbachtal
Dipinto in red letters from Dura Europos
Marble slab with inscription of Aelius Urbanus
Votive plaque from Ballıhisar
Tauroctony of Santo Stefano Rotondo
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Existe-t-il une crypte Mithra à Cahors Lot qui était un centre commercial romain ? Merci
Can't wait for more details
Savez vous si du mobilier a été découvert dans la salle annexe sud ou il ne restait rien ?
Interesting that the couch's covering isn't recognizable as the slain bull, though I'm not sure I wo…
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If you want definitive proof that Mithraism was different in every corner of the empire, just read t…
What fascinates me is the bull's mouth next to the flame of Cautes. Many bulls with their heads rais…
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