The cults of Mithras in the Roman Empire.
University Press of the Midi| N° d'inventaire | 25075 |
| Format | 16 x 24 |
| Détails | 500 p., paperback. |
| Publication | Toulouse, 2021 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782810707508 |
In a world filled with a multitude of gods, Mithras, said to have come from Persia, enjoyed dazzling success from the end of the 1st century AD, lasting for more than 300 years throughout the Roman Empire and attracting tens of thousands of followers. A phenomenon that was both global and local, the cult, or rather the cults, of Mithras are now known through more than 130 sanctuaries discovered throughout the Mediterranean and nearly 1,000 inscriptions. Each year, numerous excavations enrich our knowledge, revealing statues, texts, and places of worship.
To better understand these still very mysterious cults, more than 500 documents are brought together and commented on in this volume, giving rise to a solidly supported synthesis, which mourns many preconceived ideas and romantic fantasies inherited from the 19th century.
In a world filled with a multitude of gods, Mithras, said to have come from Persia, enjoyed dazzling success from the end of the 1st century AD, lasting for more than 300 years throughout the Roman Empire and attracting tens of thousands of followers. A phenomenon that was both global and local, the cult, or rather the cults, of Mithras are now known through more than 130 sanctuaries discovered throughout the Mediterranean and nearly 1,000 inscriptions. Each year, numerous excavations enrich our knowledge, revealing statues, texts, and places of worship.
To better understand these still very mysterious cults, more than 500 documents are brought together and commented on in this volume, giving rise to a solidly supported synthesis, which mourns many preconceived ideas and romantic fantasies inherited from the 19th century.