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 Symphorus and Marcus, in Óbuda, Budapest, has been restored to public view in 2004 and, while well presented, it has been heavily restored.
The Mithraeum of Sidon may have escaped destruction because the Mithras worshippers walled up the entrance to the underground sanctuary.
The temple contained hundreds of ceramic vessels and animal bones, which may indicated that a grand Mithraic feast was celebrated before its closing.
The exploration of an old pazo, a manor house, near the Roman wall, in Lugo, led to the discovery of a Roman domus, which existed continuously from the beginnings of the Christian Era until the Late Empire.
Aion of Villa Albani
Votive plaque from Ballıhisar
Mosaic of Cautes and Cautopates in the Mitreo delle Sette Sfere
Mithraic rock and vase of Rusicade
Candelabrum of Doryphorus
Altar with inscription from Baetulo
Mithras with the bow
Intaglio of Mithras Tauroctonus at the Walters Art Museum
Antiochus I shakes hands with naked Apollo-Mithras-Helios
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Back in February 2011, I received a report that the Mithraeum at Caesarea had been "torn down." In"…
Indeed, Stephen. The catalogue is highly recommendable for all audiences, academic, professional and…
As of 2022 this piece is currently NOT on display.
Pattie, you and I need to talk about those bits one of these days. I'd be glad to know more about th…
Gracias a ti, Alex. Me alegra que te resulte interesante.
This is shocking.Why would the Vatican uphold Mithraistic beliefs when they were to follow Jesus bel…
Dear Csaba , I am fascinated by your slab of Mithras with Cautes wearing a child in front of the bul…
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