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 IV of Aquincum
The Mithraeum of Symphorus and Marcus, in Óbuda, Budapest, has been restored to public view in 2004 and, while well presented, it has been heavily restored.
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Mithraeum of Fertőrákos
The temple of Mithras in Fertorakos was constructed by soldiers from the Carnuntum legion at the beginning of the 3rd century AD.
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Mithréum de Bourg-Saint-Andéol
The Mithréum de Bourg-Saint-Andéol was built against a rock where the main Tauroctony was chiseled.
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Mitreo di Cosa
The Mithraeum was inserted into the basement of the basilica-theater by the 3rd century.
Mithraic art and artefacts
Tauroctony of Santo Stefano Rotondo
Main Tauroctony relief from Dura Europos
Cautes of Trier
Tauroctony of Târgușor
Cantharus to Deo Invicto of Trier
Cautes Borcovicus
Mithras Tauroctony and other figures from Palæographia Britannica
Mithraic vessel of Mainz
Tauroctonia de Walbrook
Sententia
Guest insights
I participated in the Combined Caesarea Expeditions for three weeks in 1993. We excavated the hills…
Amazing!!!
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Dear Veronica, as a woman you cannot attend the ceremonies in the mithraeum. But you can help prepar…
Where is the Mithraeum relative to Herod's temple, the amphitheatre or some other isgnificant landma…
Hey Behzad! I’m currently reading into Gnosticism and am hoping to make an article for the site co…
La construction du viaduc du chemin de fer en 1874 condamnait une grotte appelée 'la grotte aux fé…
I appreciate this article as it spawned and actual (gasp!) conversation on the facebook group. Mithr…
I’m not sure why the rock birth isn’t on show in the museum. I assume the Victorinus altar is …
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