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.
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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 Heviz
The Mithraeum has found in a Roman building at the end of Attila Road, in Hévíz, Egregy
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Mithréum de Septeuil
The Mithraeum of Septeuil, Yvelines, was accommodated at the 4th century in an oldest sanctuary of the source.
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Mithräum II von Güglingen
Two Mithras sanctuaries, which were located on the edge of the settlement, were excavated in Güglingen.
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Mitreo dei Serpenti
The Mithraeum of the Snakes preserves paintings of serpents, representing Genius Loci, part of an older private sanctuary, which were respected in the temple of Mithras.
Mithraic art and artefacts
Altar of Klechovtse
Altar of Carrawburgh by Aulus Cluentius
Tauroctony on display in Boston
Tauroctony of Ulpius Linus from Apulum
Intaglio with Mithras and Abraxas at the Walters Art Museum
Tauroctony of Aquileia
Tauroctony of Santo Domingo de Silos
Cautes with bull head of Sarmizegetusa
Mosaic of Silvanus from Ostia
Sententia
Guest insights
In our description, isn't the word "cloak" in the last sentence a typo for "globe"?
I see the Platonic Chiasmus on this fresco from Pompei. I think Mithras and Sol Apollo have nothing …
Organization of a mithraeum according to Beck and Gordon (1978).The soul of man travels through the …
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hello, what does symbolize this huge spher with a crown over? I believe resurrection of the soul . I…
Savez vous si des salles annexes ont été découvertes dans ce mithraeum, ainsi que du mobilier pro…
The modern Masonic lodge is organised around the starry vault, but the officers are still arranged i…
I recently had the opportunity to visit the remains of this mithraeum. It is located in Altafulla, i…
One hypothesis is that the mythology of the Roman secret society of Mithras was transformed into an …
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