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.
Notitiae
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.
Introductio
Press clips
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.
Agencia
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 Mocici was situated in a grotto at one hour's walk fomr the ancient Epidaurum.
The Mithra Temple of Maragheh, also referred to as the Mithra Temple of Verjuy or simply Mehr Temple, is the oldest surviving Mithraic temple in Iran known to date.
The Mithraeum of Septeuil, Yvelines, was accommodated at the 4th century in an oldest sanctuary of the source.
The Mithraea of Doliche, ancient Dülük, Turkey, are unique in that they represent two distinct shrines on the same site.
Altar of Pisignano
Tauroctony of Zadar
Inscription on restauration of the Mitreo de Carsulae
Tauroctony of Euthices from Apulum
Goblet of Angers
Tauroctony of Ulpius Linus from Apulum
Taurcotony of Nesce
Tauroctony of the Mitreo dell'Esquilino
Eros and Psyche
Sententia
the Romans were very superstitious. they feared the 'evil eye', the jealousy of other people. We fin…
Dear Csaba , I am fascinated by your slab of Mithras with Cautes wearing a child in front of the bul…
Great. It's similar to the Mithraic temple in Maragheh, Iran. According to this photos, the Mithraic…
Richard Gordon suggests the object on the Miles step is a bull’s hindquarter. “In the light of…
Benvenuto Milo! Un piacere...
Back in February 2011, I received a report that the Mithraeum at Caesarea had been "torn down." In"…
Excellent idea, Matthew. Count on us!
If you have any questions feel free to personally message me or any other admins/staff. :)
Libri