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
A mosaic of Silvanus, dated to the time of Commodus, was found in a niche in a nearby room of the Mithraeum in the Imperial Palace at Ostia.
The temple of Mithras in Fertorakos was constructed by soldiers from the Carnuntum legion at the beginning of the 3rd century AD.
The Mithraeum was inserted into the basement of the basilica-theater by the 3rd century.
The Mithraeum of Els Munts, near Tarragona, is one of the biggest known, together with the Mitreo delle terme di Caracalla.
Tauroctony of Naples
Votive plaque of Stockstadt
Altar of Murius Victor from Frankfurt
Round Tauroctony of Split
Tauroctony of the Mithraeum of Lucciana
Petrogeny of Santo Stefano Rotondo
Frescoes of 'Magis' from Dura Europos
Aion of Mérida
Tauroctony of Neuenheim
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A chara, Any chance of an English translation of El Culto de Mitra en Hispania? If all else fails …
OK, I'm very confused about Jozef's description of this 'submission' scene. The standing person - pe…
here’s a wonderful article, full of meanings to explain the different gods. In the religion of Mit…
Thank you for noticing, Ron. The Syrian location mentioned before referred to the original Roman Pro…
??? Is this an actual mithraeum?
Glad to hear, Joel. Feel free to send some pics!
Existe-t-il une crypte Mithra à Cahors Lot qui était un centre commercial romain ? Merci
Amazing!!!
Excelente trazado de arquitectura, agradezco que la hayan compartido.
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