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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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.
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
La Domus de Mitreo y el Centro Arqueolóxico de San Roque muestran otra cara del viejo Lugo
Lorena García Calvo
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.
This temple of Mithras in Aquincum was located within the private house of the decurio Marcus Antonius Victorinus.
The Mithraeum was inserted into the basement of the basilica-theater by the 3rd century.
The Roman villa of Can Molodell had a sanctuary that has been related to the cult of Mithras.
Column with inscription from Dura Europos
Altar with Minerva and a water god
Inscription of Olympus to his grandfather
Intaglio with Tauroctony from Munich
Inscription by Velox of Aquileia
Aion of Orazio Muti
Frescoes with standing figures of Mitreo delle Pareti Dipinte
Tabula ansata of Lucius from Bremenium
Altar to Transitus from Sárkeszi
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I think there is no need of booking in advance. Just come to Frankfurt an feel happy Wolfgang Jane…
Welcome to your grotto, Marcus!
Excelente artículo Hermano. La Masonería sigue siendo la gran heredera de los antiguos misterios. …
Thank you for noticing, Ron. The Syrian location mentioned before referred to the original Roman Pro…
great article, you should put it on the main page, Jorge! thanks
The so-called Elephant Tomb was not a tomb. The data that support its character as a mithraeum deriv…
Excellent idea ;)
Gracias a ti, Alex. Me alegra que te resulte interesante.
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