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 the House of Diana was installed in two Antonine halls, northeast corner of the House of Diana, in the late 2nd or early 3rd century.
This shrine developed towards the end of 2nd century and remained active until beginning 4th.
The Mitreo della crypta neapolitana was used a des legends about its use, from a cult place devoted to Priapus to celebrate Aphrodite.
The Mitreo dei Marmi Colorati takes its name after the discovery of a black-and-white mosaic of Pan fighting with Eros.
Tauroctony of the Cortile del Belvedere
Plaque of Milan by Ulbius Gaianus
Inscription on the restoration of the Mithraeum of Dura Europos
Petrogeny with a sheaf of wheat of Cologne
Altar of Hostilius from Skelani
Mosaic of Fructus from the Mitreo del Sabazeo
Tauroctony of Symphorus and Marcus from Aquincum
Cautopates in the Walters Art Museum
Serapis head of Walbrook
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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…
It was, Pattie. It no longer exists…
Savez vous si du mobilier a été découvert dans la salle annexe sud ou il ne restait rien ?
Thank you for sharing your observation and perspective.
Love the picture of both guys besides the statue. Aren't they called Cautes and Cautopates by a chan…
on Carabinieri recover a Mithras Tauroctony about to be sold on the black market
Probably at home... but I’m at work. ;-) Will get back to you.
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There is a mixture of 2 mithraeums in the text. The first part and the inscriptions are about mithra…
Un saludo fraternal a ti, Ricardo.
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