This article revisits the Mithraeum of S. Maria Capua Vetere, one of the most complete and artistically refined Mithraic sanctuaries in the Campanian region, situating it within its archaeological, iconographic, and ritual-historical contexts.
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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:…
In his first book, Fahim Ennouhi sheds light on the cult of Mithras in Roman Africa. A marginal and elitist phenomenon, confined to restricted circles and largely absent from local religious dynamics, yet revealing.
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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.
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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 name of the Mithraeum of the Seven Gates refers to the doors depicted in the mosaic that decorates the floor, symbolising the seven planets through which the souls of the initiates have to pass.
This shrine developed towards the end of 2nd century and remained active until beginning 4th.
On the Aventine, between the Eastern side of S. Saba’s and the Via Salvator, there is a Roman building, which probably was used as a Mithraeum in the end of the 4th century.
Altar of Sarmizegetusa by Hermadio
Aion altar of Bordeaux
Tauroctony from Zadar
Tabula ansata of Lucius from Bremenium
Altar from Mitreo di San Clemente
Tauroctony from Mauls
Altars of Dura Europos
Tauroctony from Rome
Tauroctony from Carnuntum
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Salve Martin and welcome to The New Mithraeum! Feel free to share your website for anyone interested in your great project!
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Dear Aleš, Thank you for your feedback. After reviewing the information, I can confirm that the…
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Visited 2 times. Different stone type also.
It makes perfect sense. My hesitation would lie in the time gap that separates Mithraism and Freemasonry…
Nice collection, Levin! Thanks for sharing. Alwats a pleasure peeking at the shelves of fellow…
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here’s a wonderful article, full of meanings to explain the different gods…
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