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 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.
The Mitreo della crypta neapolitana was used a des legends about its use, from a cult place devoted to Priapus to celebrate Aphrodite.
The most emblematic of the Syrian Mithraea was discovered in 1933 by a team led by the Russian historian Mikhaïl Rostovtzeff.
The Sárkeszi mithraeum is unusual for its large dimensions and its semicircular eastern wall.
Altar by Hermanio of Poetovio
Consecration for Mars Meder
Cautes and Cautópates of Palazzo Imperiale
Petrogeny of San Clemente
Tauroctony of Ottaviano Zeno
Tauroctony of York
Tauroctony of Pleven
Tauroctony found under the Palazzo Montecitorio (CIMRM 430)
Relief of Aion-Phanes
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Indeed, Stephen. The catalogue is highly recommendable for all audiences, academic, professional and…
I knew this amazing capital in Monreale. In Sicily, isn’t it? It’s quite remarkable, even if Mit…
A chara, Any chance of an English translation of El Culto de Mitra en Hispania? If all else fails …
By the way, there is this video by @nicolas.amoroso that tells a lot about mithraic images in the me…
I know the Mithras site (since my childhood) at Carrawburgh and have worked at the APX Xanten (Germa…
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The modern Masonic lodge is organised around the starry vault, but the officers are still arranged i…
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