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 Osterburken could not be excavated bodily owing to the water of a well in the immediate neighbourhood. The monument had been covered carefully with sand.
The floor of the central aisle of the Mithraeum of the Footprint in Ostia has a mosaic depicting a snake and a footprint.
The large number of monuments found at the Mithraeum of Sarmizegetusa and the sheer size of the temple are unusual.
Two Mithras sanctuaries, which were located on the edge of the settlement, were excavated in Güglingen.
Consecration for Jupiter and Hercules
Aion of Orazio Muti
Tauroctony of Ulpius Linus from Apulum
Tauroctony of the Villa Borghese
Bronze medallion from Gordian III with tauroctony
Mithras killing the Bull from L'Origine de tous les cultes
Dionysus group marble of London
Oceanus-Saturn of Santa Prisca
Altar of Inveresk with a griffin
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Pattie, you and I need to talk about those bits one of these days. I'd be glad to know more about th…
This is shocking.Why would the Vatican uphold Mithraistic beliefs when they were to follow Jesus bel…
Excelente artículo Hermano. La Masonería sigue siendo la gran heredera de los antiguos misterios. …
Many thanks for the information, John. The page has been updated.
New excavations in the Villa del Mitra (Nov 22-February 23) have provided a room with benches and co…
For Laura Thomas. I installed a Google Earth image of Caesarea Maritima on my website. (URL abov…
Thank you for your insights Hamed. Very inspiring ✨✨✨
You can learn more about my work on https://t.me/ancient_secrets_khorram
According to Robert J. Bull (February 2011) this Mithraeum has been demolished.
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