

Mysteries of the Rock-Born God: The Roman Cult of Mithras
Jun 9, 2021
Exploring the enigmatic Roman cult of Mithras, including its origins and rapid expansion throughout the empire, the mysterious lion-headed god and temple layout, the symbolism and social makeup of Mithraic temples, the social context and rituals of the cult, and the iconography and interpretations of salvation in the esoteric cult.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Cult of Mithras: Origins and Expansion
03:02 • 23min
Exploring the Lion-Headed God and the Mithraea
25:59 • 3min
Architecture and Symbolism of Mithraic Temples and the Social Makeup of Congregations
28:51 • 3min
The Social Situation and Rituals of the Roman Cult of Mithras
31:34 • 8min
Exploring the Roman Cult of Mithras: Iconography, Salvation, and Interpretations
39:23 • 3min