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 at Espronceda Street, in Merida, was discovered in 2000. It is a semi-subterranean temple.
Two Mithras sanctuaries, which were located on the edge of the settlement, were excavated in Güglingen.
The remains of the Jajački Mithraeum were discovered accidentally during excavation for the construction of a private house in 1931.
The two altars found in the Mithraeum of Mundelsheim one of Sol and the other of Luna, are exposed in situ.
Mithraic vase of Mühltal
Isis de Mérida
Mithras Petrogenitus of Alba Iulia
Altar to Mithras and Mars of Mainz
Bronze inscription from Aldobrandini
Zodiac signs on the Mitreo delle Sette Sfere
Petrogenia of Aquincum
Mithraic vignettes of Besigheim
Altar with Phrygian cap from Altbachtal
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Thank you for sharing it and congratulations for your beautiful and interesting work.
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the blue line passes exactly through Cancer, and the yellow line is for the resurrection among the s…
Can't wait for more details
It makes perfect sense. My hesitation would lie in the time gap that separates Mithraism and Freemas…
By the way, there is this video by @nicolas.amoroso that tells a lot about mithraic images in the me…
We totally need a picture of this. Who's in the area? ;-)
check out what's new on the nymphaeum, guys! you'll get your wings dusted with magic powder to fly a…
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