Re-interpreting the Mysteries of Mithras
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.
Notitiae
News and articles
from The New Mithraeum
The MITHRA Project
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.
The Father of Mithras
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.
Mithras in Hispania
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.
Let’s talk about Mithras with Yolanda De Iuliis
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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Press clips
A new mithraeum discovered during excavation in Trier
A place of worship for the Roman god of light Mithras was discovered during archaeological excavations in Trier. This includes a larger relief.
Hallan en el yacimiento romano de Cabra (Córdoba) un lugar de culto al dios Mithra
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.
Agencia
Call for PhD students and post-doctoral fellows specialising in Mithras
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.
Before MAGA: Mithras, Phrygian Caps, and the Politics of Headwear
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
Los dioses de Egipto y Persia que los romanos honraron en Lucus Augusti
La Domus de Mitreo y el Centro Arqueolóxico de San Roque muestran otra cara del viejo Lugo
Lorena García Calvo
Some places to visit
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Mithraeum of Tiddis
The Mithraeum was housed in a cave. The vault is almost dome-shaped and in front of the cave there is enough space for a possible adjacent temple.
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Mithraeum of London
The London Mithraeum also known as Walbrook Mithraeum has been contextualized and relocated in its original emplacement in 2016.
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Mithräum von Saarbrücken
The Mithraeum in Halberg hill, near Saarbrücken, is one of the oldest historical places in the area.
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Mithraeum of Caesarea Maritima
This shrine developed towards the end of 2nd century and remained active until beginning 4th.
Mithraic art and artefacts
Tauroctony of the Gran Mitreo de Mérida
Tauroctony of Osterburken
Tauroctony bronze of Szőny
Tauroctonic medallion from Caesarea Maritima
Tauroctony from Domus del Mitreo of Tarquinia
Tauroctony on display in Virginia
Tauroctony relief of Sarmizegetusa
Four mithraic engravings from Veterum Persarum et Parthorum et Medorum Religionis Historia
Mosaic of Silvanus from Ostia
Sententia
Guest insights
Mithra killing the Bull from behind also is the sign of Spring and victory of light over darkness. …
In our description, isn't the word "cloak" in the last sentence a typo for "globe"?
I would humbly suggest that #6 on the left might be a representation of Narcissus, having fallen in …
Just read why they decided to continue to dig under the mithraeum before complaining: http://www.ang…
British Museum: Gallery 70, display case 14 (G70/dc14)
Hello Gabriel, the article you present on the relationship between the religion of the unconquered…
Souls enter Cancer and follow the cycle of the moon passing in front of the altar. They continue to …
Dear Csaba , I am fascinated by your slab of Mithras with Cautes wearing a child in front of the bul…
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