We propose to revisit a passage by the prolific author Marteen Vermaseren that highlights correspondences today forgotten between the Roman Mithras and its Eastern counterparts.
Notitiae
Lenni George on Hekate’s development across ancient traditions, from mystery cults to magical practice and philosophical thought.
On what Hekate’s name may or may not tell us, and why the uncertainty matters.
At Rome’s twilight, amid political upheaval and Christian ascendancy, Vettius Agorius Praetextatus embodied pagan intellect, virtue, and authority across senatorial, military, and mystical spheres.
By reading Orphic theology together with Eleusinian ritual practice, the mysteries emerge as a structured mystagogy of transformation:…
Introductio
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Archaeologists at Doliche are now excavating houses around the vast Mithras temple to learn how people lived beside the sanctuary.
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The Mysteries of Mithras is an independent Initiatic Order which is inspired by and uses the allegory of the lost and ancient Mithraic Mysteries also known as Mithraism a previously influential Roman Cult of the same name.
Mysteriesofmithras/sandbox
Over the last century or so, a great deal has been said about the god Mithras and his mysteries, which became known to the European world mainly through his Roman cultus during the Imperial Period.
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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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The Mithraeum Felicissimus has a floor mosaic depicting the seven mithraic grades.
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.
The Mithraeum near Porta Romana was connected to a Sacello, but the door was blocked.
The Mithraeum of Rudchester was discovered in 1844 on the brow of the hill outside the roman station.
Tauroctony relief from Timziouin
Petrogeny from Florence
Tauroctony found under the Palazzo Montecitorio (CIMRM 430)
Cautes and Cautopates of Stockstadt
Mitra de Cabra
Aion gold figurine from Geneva
Intaglio with Tauroctony from The Met
Altars to Cautes and Cautopates from Aquincum
Second Cautes of Sidon holding an axe
Sententia
Les pupilles de dieu sont formees d’un email blanc. Dang! I wish this wasn’t lost!! ;__;
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1899-1201-3 If this piece could be added, too, please…
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I knew this amazing capital in Monreale. In Sicily, isn’t it? It’s quite remarkable…
En effet, des très belles œuvres de l'Antiquité à découvrir à la BnF.
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Thank you! Carole is properly credited now.
Glad to hear, Joel. Feel free to send some pics!
Papa, the Pope in Latin, would be short for Pater Patrum 🤔. It’s a clever statement…
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What a wonderful task! Of course, it came with an investment in ritual experience some years ago…
on Mithraeum at Santa Maria Capua Vetere. Revisited in February 2026
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