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.
A sixth temple dedicated to Mithras has been identified for the first time in the military sector of the ancient Roman city of Aquincum.
The large number of monuments found at the Mithraeum of Sarmizegetusa and the sheer size of the temple are unusual.
The Mithraeum of Vulci is remarkable because of his high benches and the arches below them.
Marble slab with inscription of Aelius Urbanus
Tauroctony of St. Andrä vor dem Hagenthale
Inscription by Velox of Aquileia
Mithraic brooch of Ostia
Frescoes from the tomb of Aelius Magnus and Aelia Arisuth in Oea
Head of Minerva from London
Mithras Tauroctony and other figures from Palæographia Britannica
Fresco Tauroctony of Mitreo di Marino
Sol and Mithras fresco of Dura Europos
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Benvenuto Milo! Un piacere...
Excellent idea, Matthew. Count on us!
I had this stone in front of me yesterday in the Xanten archaeological park and was overwhelmed... u…
In our description, isn't the word "cloak" in the last sentence a typo for "globe"?
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This is actually in San Giovanni al Timavo, a little way along from Duino itself. If you are in&…
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Un saludo fraternal a ti, Ricardo.
Thank you for your insights Hamed. Very inspiring ✨✨✨
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