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 the House of Diana was installed in two Antonine halls, northeast corner of the House of Diana, in the late 2nd or early 3rd century.
The Mithraeum was inserted into the basement of the basilica-theater by the 3rd century.
The Mithraeum of Aldobrandini was excavated in 1924 by G. Calza on the premises belonging to the Aldobrandini family.
The Mithraeum of Hauarte or Hawarte, which preserves colourful frescoes, it's the latest know and used.
Relief of Aion-Phanes
Mithras triumphant over the Sun
Altar to Sol by brothers of Budaors
Tauroctony of Aelius Maximus of Turda
Portable tauroctony of Vienna
Altars of two Clarissimi in the Phrygianum of the Vatican
Candelabrum of Doryphorus
Mosaic of Silvanus from Ostia
Altar of Sarmizegetusa by Hermadio
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Hello, I love this slab. Here, Cautes is carrying a torch with a figure on it, climbing towards the …
We totally need a picture of this. Who's in the area? ;-)
Good information
En effet, des très belles œuvres de l'Antiquité à découvrir à la BnF.
Excellent, count me in!
I would humbly suggest that #6 on the left might be a representation of Narcissus, having fallen in …
Indeed, Stephen. The catalogue is highly recommendable for all audiences, academic, professional and…
Interesting how even though we may confuse certain gods for ages, they remain somehow unique.
If you want definitive proof that Mithraism was different in every corner of the empire, just read t…
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