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
This shrine developed towards the end of 2nd century and remained active until beginning 4th.
The exploration of an old pazo, a manor house, near the Roman wall, in Lugo, led to the discovery of a Roman domus, which existed continuously from the beginnings of the Christian Era until the Late Empire.
The Mithraeum of Mocici was situated in a grotto at one hour's walk fomr the ancient Epidaurum.
The large number of monuments found at the Mithraeum of Sarmizegetusa and the sheer size of the temple are unusual.
Mithras taurophorus of Ptuj
Tauroctony stele of Nicopolis ad Istrum
Head of Sol / Helios intarsio from Sant Prisca
Mercury of Mérida
Tauroctony of the Gran Mitreo de Mérida
Inscription by Velox of Aquileia
Mithras rock-born from Housesteads
Votive plaque of Stockstadt
Major fresco of the Mitreo Barberini
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Indeed, Dionisia. Thanks for noticing. Well corrected.
OK, I'm very confused about Jozef's description of this 'submission' scene. The standing person - pe…
This is shocking.Why would the Vatican uphold Mithraistic beliefs when they were to follow Jesus bel…
Souls enter Cancer and follow the cycle of the moon passing in front of the altar. They continue to …
What fascinates me is the bull's mouth next to the flame of Cautes. Many bulls with their heads rais…
New excavations in the Villa del Mitra (Nov 22-February 23) have provided a room with benches and co…
Fascinating and groundbreaking work on Mithraism! It is still not clear how much the Emesa syncretis…
Organization of a mithraeum according to Beck and Gordon (1978).The soul of man travels through the …
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