Mithraeum

The Mithras Mystery – Exhibition Mariemont

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Written for Timetravelrome by Michel Gybels The god Mithras originated in Persia but was recovered by the Romans. For more than three centuries the cult was an overwhelming success throughout the Roman Empire, attracting thousands of followers between the first and fourth centuries of our era. More recently, sanctuaries have been discovered at Ostia in Italy, Mariana in Corsica, Kempraten in Switzerland, Alba [...]

2022-03-26T16:54:39+00:00March 26th, 2022|Categories: Hidden Gems|Tags: , , , |

The Mystery Cult of Mithras

Author: timetravelrome /

Written for TimeTravelRome by Michel Gybels Description of Mithraeums -  Michel Gybels & TimeTavelRome Who was Mithras and why was this outsider in the pantheon of gods so widely venerated throughout the Roman Empire? In this article, we examine this mystery cult, which initially became popular among the legionnaires during the Roman Imperial period and how the cult forged close alliances of loyalty [...]

2021-07-04T00:05:32+00:00July 3rd, 2021|Categories: Top Destinations|Tags: , , , |
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