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 Mitreo delle terme di Caracalla is one of the largest temples dedicated to Mithras ever found in Rome.
The Mithraea of Doliche, ancient Dülük, Turkey, are unique in that they represent two distinct shrines on the same site.
Archaeologists discovered the 20th temple dedicated to Mithras in Ostia during the restoration of the domus del capitello di stucco in 2022.
The Mithraeum of the terms of Mithras takes its name from being installed in the service area of the Baths of Mithras.
Cultic mithraic vase of Zeughausstraße
Votive plaque from Ballıhisar
Marble slab with inscription of Aelius Urbanus
Denarius depicting Mithras rock-birth of St. Albans
Tauroctony relief of the Esquiline
Mithraic rock and vase of Rusicade
Cult vessel with snake representations of St. Egyden
Stars of the Mitreo de Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Altar to Luna from Gimmeldingen
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Merci pour l'information, Zi. En effet, la sculpture jointe faisait partie d'un autre ensemble.
It makes perfect sense. My hesitation would lie in the time gap that separates Mithraism and Freemas…
Great. It's similar to the Mithraic temple in Maragheh, Iran. According to this photos, the Mithraic…
The so-called Elephant Tomb was not a tomb. The data that support its character as a mithraeum deriv…
A FINE NOTE AND WILL LIKE TO KNOW MORE IN INDIAN CONTEXT ALSO TO SEND MY INDIAN INPUTS
Glad to hear, Joel. Feel free to send some pics!
I’d be grateful for some advice as I’m hoping to visit the exhibition in Frankfurt. Has anyone e…
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