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Mithras in Macedonia

Macedonia preserves Mithraic evidence shaped by major Balkan routes and long-standing urban traditions.

The Mithraic evidence documented in Macedonia reflects the province’s strategic position between the Greek world, the Balkans and the Danubian frontier. The material illustrates the circulation of Mithraic practices through military mobility, urban centres and communication routes linking east and west across the Roman Empire.

Mithraic monuments of Macedonia

 

Mithraeum of Prilep

The Mithras temple of Prilep is in a small grotto under the castle of Markovi-Kuli.

CIMRM 2341

 

Tauroctony relief from Veles

White marble tauroctony relief from Veles, ancient Bylazora in Macedonia; the merchant reported that other fragments of the same monument were walled into a fountain in Veles.

CIMRM 2340

 

Altar of Marcus Laelius Aquila sacerdos from Dyrrachium

Stone from Durrës, ancient Dyrrachium in Macedonia, dedicated to Soli aeterno by Marcus Laelius Aquila, sacerdos; the name Aquila may correspond to a Mithraic grade.

CIMRM 2342

 

Altar with pedum and caduceus from Thessalonike

Marble altar from Thessalonike, Macedonia, with a dedication on the front and a pedum on the left side and a caduceus on the right — attributes associated with Mithraic cult furniture.

CIMRM 2345

 

Head in Phrygian cap from Thasos

Marble head from the south-west walls of Thasos, Macedonia, found in 1920, with long curly hair, Phrygian cap, and a pathetic expression; possibly Mithras or Attis.

CIMRM 2344

 

Sepulchral inscription with Mithraic grade from Philippi

Third-century sepulchral inscription from near Philippi, Macedonia, studied for its Mithraic content in the upper lines of the text.

CIMRM 2343

Provinces of Macedonia

 

Macedonia

Macedonia formed a major crossroads between the Greek world, the Balkans and the communication routes of the eastern Roman empire.

Places in Macedonia

 

Dyrrachium

Dyrrachium served as one of the principal Adriatic ports linking the Balkans with Italy.

 

Philippi

Philippi became an important Roman colony in eastern Macedonia along the Via Egnatia.

 

Stymbara

Styberra occupied an important position within the inland communications network of Roman Macedonia near modern Prilep.

 

Thasos

The island of Thasos occupied an important position in the northern Aegean maritime network.

 

Thessalonike

Thessalonike became one of the principal urban centres of the Balkans and the Via Egnatia corridor.

 

Veles

Veles lies within the central Balkan communications corridor historically connected with Roman Macedonia.

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