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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Mitreo delle Pareti Dipinte
The House of the Mithraeum of the Painted Walls was built in the second half of the 2nd century BC (opus incertum) and modified during the Augustan period.
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Mithraeum of Cyrene
The Mithraeum of Cyrene is preserved among the remarkable ruins of the ancient capital of the Roman province of Cyrene.
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Mithraeum of Močići
The Mithraeum of Mocici was situated in a grotto at one hour's walk fomr the ancient Epidaurum.
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Mithräum II von Güglingen
Two Mithras sanctuaries, which were located on the edge of the settlement, were excavated in Güglingen.
Mithraic art and artefacts
Marble slab with inscription from Mitreo Barberini
Inscription on a leonteum of Umbria
Petrogeny of Sibiu
Oceanus-Saturn of Santa Prisca
Tauroctony of Split
Tauroctony of Neuenheim
Floor mosaic of Mitreo del Palazzo Imperiale
Mithras carrying the bull
Mithras rock-born from Ptuj
Sententia
Guest insights
Souls enter Cancer and follow the cycle of the moon passing in front of the altar. They continue to …
Mithra killing the Bull from behind also is the sign of Spring and victory of light over darkness. …
La construction du viaduc du chemin de fer en 1874 condamnait une grotte appelée 'la grotte aux fé…
According to Robert J. Bull (February 2011) this Mithraeum has been demolished.
Polelle offers a fast-paced, sometimes dizzying novel full of intrigue and action. A little too much…
Existe-t-il une crypte Mithra à Cahors Lot qui était un centre commercial romain ? Merci
Probably at home... but I’m at work. ;-) Will get back to you.
OK, I'm very confused about Jozef's description of this 'submission' scene. The standing person - pe…
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