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.
Introductio
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 of Zerzevan
A Mithraeum was discovered in 2007, during the excavations at the Zerzevan Castle.
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Zeus Brontoon sanctuary near Villa dei Quintili
Mithras and other oriental gods were worshipped in the shrine of Zeus near the Villa of the Quintilians in Rome.
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Mithréum d’Angers
The Mithraeum or Angers contained numerous objects, including coins, oil lamps and a ceramic vessel engraved with a votive inscription to the invincible god Mithras.
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Mithraeum of Tiddis
The Mithraeum was housed in a cave. The vault is almost dome-shaped and in front of the cave there is enough space for a possible adjacent temple.
Mithraic art and artefacts
Altar with Phrygian cap from Altbachtal
Mosaics from Mitreo degli Animali
Altar by Marcus Aurelius Sabinus
Mithras Tauroctonus from private collection
Lion of Les Bolards
Mithras head of Arles
Tauroctony of Memphis
Cippus from the Mitreo delle Pareti Dipinte
Head of Mithras from Santo Stefano Rotondo
Sententia
Guest insights
I see the Platonic Chiasmus on this fresco from Pompei. I think Mithras and Sol Apollo have nothing …
I’m not sure why the rock birth isn’t on show in the museum. I assume the Victorinus altar is …
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1899-1201-3 If this piece could be added, too, …
Glad to hear, Joel. Feel free to send some pics!
Monreal monastery 12th century AD ...
Merci pour l'information, Zi. En effet, la sculpture jointe faisait partie d'un autre ensemble.
Welcome Hamed and thank you for your excellent group and posts. We *need* more!
Añadido al sitio, aquí: https://www.mithraeum.eu/notitia/the-discourse-on-the-eighth-and-ninth-868…
Gracias por compartir tu artículo, Roberto. Es difícil determinar en qué momento la masonería es…
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