Who was Mithras? Mithras was a deity whose origins are unclear, but it’s possible the Romans used the earlier Persian god Mitra as their inspiration. Mithras is usually depicted as a young man in a “Phrygian cap” (a conical hat with folds so the top tips forward). The most commonly found scene from Mithraism is Mithras sacrificing a bull. This scene is called the “tauroctony.” It was believed that from the death of the #bull , an animal often seen as a symbol of strength and fertility, sprung new life. Who worshipped Mithras? #mithraism was a religious belief practiced by a small, closed group rather than being a mainstream part of Roman religion. It is thought that it was open only to men, including soldiers, traders, merchants and freedmen. What were Mithraic rituals? Mithraism is usually called a “mystery cult” as the rituals and activities of the religion were kept secret. From archaeological evidence, we learn of initiation ceremonies involving light, sound, incense and smoke. Taking part in these rituals would mean that you could feel part of a special community #doldebretagne #montdol #mithras #londonmithraeum (à Dol de Bretagne) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co6mDvCoBhj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
