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 Mithraeum of Tazoult / Lambèse is one of the best preserved Mithras's temples in Africa.
The Mithraeum of Santa Maria Capua Vetere preserves frescoes depicting several scenes of the initiation rites.
The Mithraeum of Symphorus and Marcus, in Óbuda, Budapest, has been restored to public view in 2004 and, while well presented, it has been heavily restored.
The Mithraeum of Els Munts, near Tarragona, is one of the biggest known, together with the Mitreo delle terme di Caracalla.
Aion of Mérida
Intaglio with Tauroctony from The Met
Relief of Aion on globe
Re-used Neolithic axe-head inscribed with a Tauroctony
Tauroctony relief found between Porta Portese and St Pancrace
Mithraic stele from Alba Iulia
Mithraic Sol of Piazza Dante
Intaglio of chalcedony at the BnF
Tauroctony of Arshawi-Kibar
Sententia
Souls enter Cancer and follow the cycle of the moon passing in front of the altar. They continue to …
Look at that the satisfaction of that man who's showing that discover during the time the sanctuaréo…
Polelle offers a fast-paced, sometimes dizzying novel full of intrigue and action. A little too much…
Thank you for sharing @dominique.persoons It would be great if we can get it in a better definition.
British Museum: Gallery 1 (G1/od/nr186)
Savez vous si des salles annexes ont été découvertes dans ce mithraeum, ainsi que du mobilier pro…
Excellent
En effet, des très belles œuvres de l'Antiquité à découvrir à la BnF.
Savez vous si du mobilier a été découvert dans la salle annexe sud ou il ne restait rien ?
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