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
Mithras became the main deity worshipped in the sanctuary of Meter in Kapikaya, Turkey, in Roman times, at least until the fourth century.
The Mithréum de Bourg-Saint-Andéol was built against a rock where the main Tauroctony was chiseled.
The Mitreo delle terme di Caracalla is one of the largest temples dedicated to Mithras ever found in Rome.
The Mithraeum Felicissimus has a floor mosaic depicting the seven mithraic grades.
Mithras Tauroctony and other figures from Palæographia Britannica
Mithras head of Arles
Tauroctonia de Córdoba
Inscription of Corax Materninius Faustinus of Gimmeldingen
Grand camée de France
Inscription by Proficentius, Rome
Inscription of Olympus to his grandfather
Altar from Mérida 'pro salute'
Tauroctony in Copenhagen
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Indeed, Stephen. The catalogue is highly recommendable for all audiences, academic, professional and…
You are right, Stephen. Thank you for noticing. We have updated the information on this article.
Where is the Mithraeum relative to Herod's temple, the amphitheatre or some other isgnificant landma…
great article, you should put it on the main page, Jorge! thanks
If you want definitive proof that Mithraism was different in every corner of the empire, just read t…
According to Robert J. Bull (February 2011) this Mithraeum has been demolished.
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