Society: History: By_Topic: Social_History: Religion: Ancient: Mithraism

Christianity or Mithraism
An essay discussing the prevalence of Mithraism at the time of Constantine and the effects of his decision to embrace Christianity.

The Cosmic Mysteries of Mithras
An illustrated article (from Biblical Archaeology Review) by David Ulansey, based on his book "The Origins of the Mithraic Mysteries".

The Ecole Initiative: Mithraism
An excellent article on the history of Mithraism.

Electronic Journal of Mithraic Studies
Revival of the Journal of Mithraic Studies edited by Dr. Richard Gordon, concerning any aspect of the mysteries of Mithras.

LacusCurtius: Mithraism: An Essay by David Fingrut
A general survey of Mithraic religion, with bibliography and photograph of a 2nd-century Roman Mithraic marble statue from the British Museum.

Mithra - Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia article presenting basic information on this old-Iranian god of light, contracts and friendship.

Mithraism
The history and origins of this religion. Information on its hellenization and relationship with Christianity.

Mithraism
Mithraism is the worship of Mithras. Offshoot of Zorastrianism. According to legend, Mithraism

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