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 two altars found in the Mithraeum of Mundelsheim one of Sol and the other of Luna, are exposed in situ.
Mithraeum III in Ptuj was built in two periods: the original walls were made of pebbles, while the extension of a later period was made of brick.
A sixth temple dedicated to Mithras has been identified for the first time in the military sector of the ancient Roman city of Aquincum.
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.
Fragments of a column base from Hamadan
Altar to Mithras and Mars of Mainz
Mithras-Sol Altar from the Carrawburgh
Frescoes of 'Magis' from Dura Europos
Marble slab with inscription from Mitreo Barberini
Tauroctony of Aelius Maximus of Turda
Aion altar of Bordeaux
Inscription of Valentinus Secundionis
Flavius Aper altar (CIMRM 1584)
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Existe-t-il une crypte Mithra à Cahors Lot qui était un centre commercial romain ? Merci
Visited 2 times. Different stone type also.
Thank you for sharing @dominique.persoons It would be great if we can get it in a better definition.
One hypothesis is that the mythology of the Roman secret society of Mithras was transformed into an …
Gracias por compartir tu artículo, Roberto. Es difícil determinar en qué momento la masonería es…
You might be interested in a digital reconstruction that I did of the 2nd c. AD tauroctonyhttps://tw…
Look at that the satisfaction of that man who's showing that discover during the time the sanctuaréo…
AVE , Hello, I'd like to offer you a Platonic interpretation of the Trier Relief. The Sun and Moon …
Dear Collegue: May I consult You in order to a potsherd on which the word 'leonis' has beenürn on…
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