| 单词 | Mithra |
| 例句 | December 25 also became associated with the god Mithra, a child of the Earth itself, who was said to have been born with a torch and a knife. Atheists aren't fighting a "war on Christmas" — many of us even celebrate it 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z It is said that Mithra was born on this day, and “Yalda” comes from the Cyrillic word meaning birth or rebirth. Welcoming Brighter Days on Yalda With Pomegranates 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Mark Bradford built “Mithra,” a huge ark made of plywood panels covered by tattered posters. In the Lower Ninth Ward, an Artist Renews His Purpose 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z In 2008, he completed “Mithra,” a huge tongue-in-cheek Noah’s Ark created from plywood panels, which he erected in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. The Artist Mark Bradford Is Finally Ready to Go There 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z He added he believed it was likely used as part of a shrine to a god like Mithra, Dionysus or Isis. Roman shrine discovered near Leicester cathedral graveyard 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z According to myth, Mithra was born on the shortest day and longest night of the year and the holiday represents the triumph of light over darkness. Five winter solstice practices that honor the dark time of year — and Earth’s rhythms 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Bradford’s “The Mithra” has been shown internationally, but never before in L.A. 'The time is now': A debut exhibition of artworks around L.A. speak to climate crisis 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z The cult of Mithra, a Zoroastrian god, spread westward to become a popular religion among the military legions in the Roman Empire. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Mithra at age 27 was one of the oldest giraffes in an accredited North American zoo. Matriarch giraffe at Brookfield Zoo near Chicago euthanized 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z There is nothing cultish in the modern sense, nobody hid their allegiance to Mithra, she says. How do you put London's Roman shrine back together? 2014-09-22T04:00:00Z They are red — the color of Mithra and the color of the sky in the moments before the sun rises. Five winter solstice practices that honor the dark time of year — and Earth’s rhythms 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Bradford is presenting his large-scale, iconic sculpture, “The Mithra,” at Los Angeles State Historic Park downtown. 'The time is now': A debut exhibition of artworks around L.A. speak to climate crisis 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z In Persia, the solstice marked the birthday of Mithra, the Sun King. Dec. 21: The Winter Solstice Explained 2012-12-21T21:15:00.240Z The rites of Mithra were familiar to the Romans, but they worshipped them in a manner different from the Persian ceremonies. The Masculine Cross A History of Ancient and Modern Crosses and Their Connection with the Mysteries of Sex Worship; Also an Account of the Kindred Phases of Phallic Faiths and Practices 2012-04-11T02:00:31.327Z Although a heathen, who had been initiated into the mysteries of Mithra by Julian, he shows no prejudice against the Christians. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" 2012-04-04T02:00:56.447Z The influential religions of the time were those of personal redemption by mystic union with a dying and resurrected "Saviour-god," an Osiris, an Adonis, an Attis, a Mithra. The Making of the New Testament 2012-03-30T02:00:20.917Z The worship of Mithra, and, above all, of the Egyptian divinities, attracted their thousands, and during more than three centuries the Roman writings are crowded with allusions to their progress. History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 1 of 2) 2012-03-28T02:00:20.770Z Bacchus, Apollo, Mithra and Hermes were all born in caves. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 2 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Lectures 2012-02-11T03:03:51.557Z And a similar policy has been pursued with respect to Mithra and other sin-atoning Gods, including Chrishna and Prometheus, as before noticed. The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors Or, Christianity Before Christ 2012-01-19T03:00:18.027Z In the mysteries of Mithra, the symbols in Fig. Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism With an Essay on Baal Worship, On The Assyrian Sacred "Grove," And Other 2012-01-05T03:00:28.663Z Between these personified principles, he placed his Mithra, who, as the source of genial heat and life, annually redeems the human race from the power of evil or cold and darkness.* Religion In The Heavens Or, Mythology Unveiled in a Series of Lectures 2011-12-24T03:08:03.360Z The swiftest deceivers of Mithra do not reach the goal; they do not escape on horseback, nor reach the goal in chariots. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z In Table 6 Mithra is represented as winged, after the modern fashion of angels. Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities 2011-11-24T03:00:37.917Z And the legend of Mithra, of Persia, might also be included in our category of comparison, if we had space for it. The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors Or, Christianity Before Christ 2012-01-19T03:00:18.027Z So far as the blessing by the laying on of hands is concerned, Mithra especially used it in giving courage to the men whom he sent out as soldiers to war. Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland 2011-10-31T02:00:30.820Z John the Baptist was nothing but one of the followers of Mithra, with whom the deserts of Syria and the Thebais of Eyypt abounded, under the name of Essenes. Religion In The Heavens Or, Mythology Unveiled in a Series of Lectures 2011-12-24T03:08:03.360Z But if the lord of the house, the village, the canton, the land deceives him, then Mithra in anger destroys house and village, canton and land. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z In the same number is ascribed to Mithra, who by the unanimous consent of antiquity, and especially of the ancient inscriptions, is regarded as being the same as the sun, shines with many colours. Fishes, Flowers, and Fire as Elements and Deities in the Phallic Faiths and Worship of the Ancient Religions of Greece, Babylon, 2011-10-13T02:00:41.150Z After its human birth, it was called "Mithra the Mediator." The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors Or, Christianity Before Christ 2012-01-19T03:00:18.027Z Mithra, Darius believed, would never forsake his votaries or permit his fire to be extinguished. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Even the name signifies the sun, or Mithra. Religion In The Heavens Or, Mythology Unveiled in a Series of Lectures 2011-12-24T03:08:03.360Z Thou, O Mithra, angry and mighty, takest the force from their arms; thou takest the force from their arms, and the sight from their eyes, and the hearing from their ears. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z The one pretended that they ought to enter the temple of Mithra with the left foot foremost; the other held this custom in detestation, and always entered with the right foot first. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z The Persian entwines around his heart the remembrance only of the atoning sufferings on the cross of Mithra the Mediator. The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors Or, Christianity Before Christ 2012-01-19T03:00:18.027Z The first part of Mihiragula seems to be the name of the Persian deity Mithra, but his patron deity was Śiva, and he left behind him the reputation of a ferocious persecutor of Buddhism. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z But we have a building inscription from Persepolis, which contains his name and genealogy, and invocations of Ahuramazda and Mithra. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" Standing on the field of battle Mithra annihilates the ranks; the wings quake, and he makes the centre to tremble. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z This Bull was the mediatorial Mithra, slain to make atonement for, and to take away the sins of the world. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z Budha was known as "the Savior, Creator and Wisdom of God," and Mithra as both Mediator and Savior, also as "the Redeemer," and Chrishna as "the Divine Redeemer," also "the Redeemer of the World." The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors Or, Christianity Before Christ 2012-01-19T03:00:18.027Z Even then indeed a purer Platonism still survived, as well as a purer paganism sustained by the mysteries of Mithra or Demeter. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Liturgical survivals of the cult of Mithra are almost unknown. Christian Hymns of the First Three Centuries Mithra sweeps them away, slaying them by fifties and by hundreds; by hundreds and by thousands; by thousands and tens of thousands, and without number. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z We mark the gravestone of a man of Palmyra, an altar of the Tyrian Hercules—its Phoenician Baal—a dedication to a pantheistic goddess of Syrian religion and the raised effigy of the Persian Mithra. The Towns of Roman Britain Mithra, as the god of battles, was a patron deity of the soldiers, who became his zealous missionaries in the frontier camps. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Isis and Serapis, along with Mithra, were preparing the Western world for the religion which was to appease the long travail of humanity by a more perfect vision of the Divine. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius At the same time a crowd of gods, demiurges, and demons, such as Mithra, Thammuz, the good Isis, and Eubulus, meditated taking possession of the peace-enfolded world. Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels Come to our help, O Mithra, high lord, when the arrow hisses aloud and the horse neighs in his nostrils, and the missiles whizz, and the strings speed forth the sharp, bony arrows. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z In the more ethical religion of the Avesta the creator is more clearly distinguished from the creature: “I desire to approach Ahura and Mithra with my praise, the lofty eternal, and the holy two.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" The Chaldeans perhaps, or the worshippers of Mithra. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries It is impossible for a modern man to realise the emotion which might be excited by a symbolism like that of Demeter, or Mithra, or Isis, with its roots in a gross heathen past. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius At Nîmes in the South of France, a curious statue of Mithra was found in the ruins of the Roman city. The Fundamental Principles of Old and New World Civilizations Thou protectest the lands which seek after the beneficence of Mithra, lord of wide pastures; thou destroyest the lands which are wicked. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z "Mahomet could neither read nor write; I worship Mithra; to him I bow the knee, not to the rising in the east but to the setting in the west." Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors I well remember my surprise when, visiting one of the older churches at Rome, I was shown the earlier church beneath and told that, beneath that again, a church dedicated to Mithra had been discovered. The Next Step in Religion An Essay toward the Coming Renaissance But the worship of the Sun, with which Mithra was inseparably connected, was the purest and most natural form of devotion, if elemental powers were to be worshipped at all. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius It is all the more significant, therefore, to find it stated that the ancient Aryan light-god, Mithra, was worshipped under the form of fire. The Fundamental Principles of Old and New World Civilizations Stretch out thy widely grasping hand, O Mithra; thou art the protector of the dwelling, and of them that deceive not. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z Stuckley observes that the worship of Mithra was spread all over Gaul and Britain. Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning But in Mithra, Iran had a redeemer that no other creed possessed. The Lords of the Ghostland A History of the Ideal It is, like that of Mithra, a curious example of the union of conservative feeling with a purifying and transforming influence of the growing moral sense. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The wheel, associated in the case of Mithra with the serpent, constituted the emblem of supreme dominion and rule which was connected with the idea of an extension to the four quarters. The Fundamental Principles of Old and New World Civilizations Pliny has already told us that these princes obeyed the rules of the Magians, and we also find that they invoked Mithra as the Achæmenids had done, and "saluted the sun." The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z In the cave of Mithra was a ladder with seven steps, representing the seven spheres of the planets by means of which souls ascended and descended. Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning In Chapters I and II, the printed "Mitra" was changed to "Mithra" to match other occurrences in the text, which predominate. The Lords of the Ghostland A History of the Ideal The revelation of the spread of Mithra worship in the Roman Empire is one of the greatest triumphs of modern archaeology. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius These nameless feline creatures hold what appear to be portions of sheep, one of them having at its flank a curious excrescence like the stinging scorpion of the Mithra groups. Renaissance Fancies and Studies Being a Sequel to Euphorion Where first they sacrifice to him, there Mithra, the lord of wide pastures, descends with the victorious wind. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z Which thing indeed the evil spirits have taught to be done out of mimicry in the Mysteries and Initiatory rites of Mithra. Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning But after death, when, in the balance, the deeds of the defunct were weighed, there appeared a golden-eyed redeemer, Mithra, who so closely resembled the Christ that the world hesitated, for a moment, between them. The Lords of the Ghostland A History of the Ideal But he had probably little notion of the hold which Mithra had already obtained on the farthest regions of the West. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The Persian god best known in other lands was Mithra, the sun-god and god of wisdom. History of Religion A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems He to whom Mithra is favourable, to him he cometh with aid; but with whomsoever he is angry he destroys his house and village and canton and land, and the glory of the land. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z The Persian Magi introduced the worship of Mithra into Rome, and his mysteries were solemnized in a cave. Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning The figure of Baldr, the redeemer, faints beside that of Mithra. The Lords of the Ghostland A History of the Ideal Mithra, as usual, in eastern costume, has, kneeling before him, a youthful figure either naked or lightly clad. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The world will end when Ormuzd has triumphed over his rival, Ahriman, who will then return to his original source, Mithra. The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ The Original Text of Nicolas Notovitch's 1887 Discovery In the battle Verethraghna hastens through the ranks and inquires with Mithra and Rashnu: "Who lies against Mithra? to whom shall I give death and destruction, for I have the power?" The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z The followers of Mithra always turned towards the East, when they worshiped; the same was done by the Brahmans of the East, and the Christians of the West. Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning In the Roman times the mother Isis not only received the devotion of all Egypt, but her worship spread rapidly abroad, like that of Mithra. The Religion of Ancient Egypt The mystic symbol is removed, and Mithra sets a radiant crown on the suppliant’s head. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius He assists at the terrifying rites of Mithra, the prostrations of serpent-worshippers of fire, of light, of the Greek's deified forces of nature, of the Northern enthronement of brute force and war. A Man of Two Countries Verethraghna holds back the hands of the ranks of the men who lie against Mithra; he veils their sight, and dulls their ears, and suffers not their feet to advance. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z The worship of the Sun, under the name of Mithra, "long survived in Rome, under the Christian emperors, and, doubtless, much longer in the remoter districts of the semi-independent provinces." Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning Just as from the dead primordial being the sacrificed bull, Mithra, sprouts life and vegetation, so in the dream of Omicron, a tree grows out of the belly of the dead bear. Hidden Symbolism of Alchemy and the Occult Arts There will be a second coming of Mithra, which is to be presaged by great plagues. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius That Zeus and Athena were greater than Mazda the Pure and glorious Mithra? A Victor of Salamis Be thou possessed of swift horses, like the sun, shining like the moon, glowing as fire, sharp as Mithra, a conqueror of enemies like Verethraghna, well grown and victorious as Çraosha. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z Thou art worshiped by different rites as Mithra, Dis, and the cruel Typhon. Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning For washing is the channel through which they are initiated into some sacred rites of some notorious Isis or Mithra; and the Gods themselves they honour by washings.... Esoteric Christianity, or The Lesser Mysteries There may have been a good deal of ritualism in the cleansing of Mithra. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius But, by Mithra the Fiend-Smiter, why were you not made a man? A Victor of Salamis Against them he brings mighty destruction and terror; he bears away the heads of the men who deceive Mithra. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z The Persian mysteries of Mithra, which were very popular during part of the latter days of the Roman empire, were of the same sort. The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages The Persians offered bread and wine to Mithra, and similar offerings were made in Tibet and Tartary. Esoteric Christianity, or The Lesser Mysteries The votaries of Mithra, like those of Isis and other eastern deities, formed themselves into guilds which were organised on the model of ordinary sodalities and colleges. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius I was born to serve the lord of the Aryans, and to spread the triumphs of Mithra the Glorious, and you were born in Athens. A Victor of Salamis The wind carries away the lances which the opponents of Mithra throw; even though he throws well and hits the body he inflicts no wound. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z How can Herodotus have arrived at a female Mithra, Mylitta? Chips From A German Workshop. Vol. III. Essays on Literature, Biography, and Antiquities Come to my assistance, Mithra! take thy sword! The Temptation of St. Antony or A Revelation of the Soul In all the Mazdean pantheon, it has been remarked, Mithra was the only divine figure that profoundly affected the religious imagination of Europe. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Pray to your Mazda and Mithra, but we will still trust Zeus of the Thunders and Athena of the Gray Eyes, the bulwarks of our fathers. A Victor of Salamis In his might Mithra approaches; in power he goes forth to dominion, and beholding from afar directs his glance with his eyes. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z Altogether Mithra is a knotty point in the system of Zoroaster, into which it fits like the fist into the eye. Chips From A German Workshop. Vol. III. Essays on Literature, Biography, and Antiquities I have undergone the eighty tests of Mithra. The Temptation of St. Antony or A Revelation of the Soul Mithra came as a deliverer from powers of evil and as a mediator between man and the remote Ormuzd. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius By Mithra, I think this Hellene is brave as he is beautiful! A Victor of Salamis O Mithra, lord of wide pastures, master of the house, of the villages, the land!—let us be protectors of thy fields, not the destroyers of them. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z And he whom the Africans worship as Celestis, the Persians as Mithra, and the greater number as Venus, according to a difference of name, not a variety of deities? A Source Book for Ancient Church History Mithra, my son, dwelt in an inaccessible spot. The Temptation of St. Antony or A Revelation of the Soul The legend of Mithra in hymn or litany is almost entirely lost. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Blessed be Mithra, who suffers me to give recompense. A Victor of Salamis From anguish and pain, O Mithra, carry us, undeceived. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z Can no new Mithra ever be To slay this Bull of tyranny? The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy It borrowed the attractions of the worship of Isis, Mithra, and Cybele, and adopted all the means of suggestion employed in their rites. Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals Of all the oriental religions which attracted the devotion of the West in the last three centuries of the Empire, that of Mithra was the most powerful. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Because, with all their faithlessness, covetousness, and guile, these Hellenes are the keenest, subtlest race beneath Mithra’s glorious light. A Victor of Salamis Never lulled to sleep, Mithra protects with his weapon the creatures of Auramazda. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z And yet, admirable as is M. Cumont's presentation in The Mysteries of Mithra and The Oriental Religions, nothing is a greater mistake than to suppose that his popularizations are facile reading. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Mithra or Mithras, a supreme divinity of the ancient Persians, confounded by the Greeks and Romans with the sun. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 Mithra was one of the most ancient and venerable objects of pagan devotion, as he was one of the last to be dethroned. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The Magi sacrificed blooded stallions and rare spices to Mithra the “Lord of Wide Pastures,” to Vohu-Manu the “Holy Councillor,” and all their other angels, desiring them to bless the arms of the king. A Victor of Salamis The fire of Auramazda gives the straightest path to those who do not deceive Mithra. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z Or else they joined in the passion of Mithra, condemned to create the world in suffering. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Mithra is the middle of the triplasian deity: the Mediator, Eternal Intellect, and Architect of the world. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 But Mithra has still the attributes of guardian and saviour; he is approached with sacrifice, libation, ablution, and litany, as in the latest days of his power in the West. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius By Mithra, he has a strong and noble form! A Victor of Salamis As the club of Indra belongs in the Avesta to Mithra, so is Verethraghna his companion. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z From these conquests and annexations in Asia Minor and Syria dates the sudden propagation of the Persian mysteries of Mithra in the Occident. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Mithra is represented as a young man with a Phrygian cap, a tunic, a mantle on his left shoulder, and plunging a sword into the neck of a bull. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 The Great Kings, especially the later, regard Mithra as their special guardian, swear by him in their most solemn oaths,3011 and call upon him in the hour of battle. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Yes, by Mithra the Glorious, we will fight, though every dæva in hell joins against us. A Victor of Salamis We saw that Mithra's chariot carried the kindled fire. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z Ahura Mazda was assimilated to Bel, Anahita to Ishtar, and Mithra to Shamash, the solar god. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Her towers, where Mithra once had burned, To Moslem shrines—oh shame!—were turned; Where slaves, converted by the sword, Their mean apostate worship poured, And cursed the faith their sires adored. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 The Persian conquest of Babylon had lasting effects on the religion of Mithra. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Thus in the Zoroastrian religion Mithra became the special sun-god, and may be compared with Vishnu and Surya in India and Apollo in Greece. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) If on the Indus invocations were addressed to Vritrahan, Vayu, the Maruts, and Mitra, in Iran men prayed to Verethraghna, Vayu, and Mithra. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z The Mithra worship was thus formed, in the main, by a combination of Persian beliefs with Semitic theology, incidentally including certain elements from the native cults of Asia Minor. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism In pulling down those of Alexandria, the cruel mysteries of Mithra were discovered, and in the secret Adyta were found the heads of many infants cut off, cruelly mangled, and superstitiously painted. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March The costume and Phrygian cap of Attis appear on all the monuments of Mithra to the end. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Mithra was born of a virgin, in a cave, on the 25th of December. The Necessity of Atheism They say: Our war-horses were led away by Mithra; by him were our strong arms and swords annihilated. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z It was foreign to the religion of Zoroaster and was introduced into the mysteries of Mithra with the Chaldean astrology. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Egg made use of as a symbol by disciples of Zoroaster and Mithra, 403-u. Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry It is impossible to fix the precise date when the worship of Mithra first crossed the Aegean. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The birth, death, and resurrection of Christ is quite similar to the myths of that time concerning the savior gods Adonis, Isis, Osiris, Attis, Mithra, and a multitude of others. The Necessity of Atheism Mithra scares men before and behind; Çraosha, the pure, assists in slaying on all sides. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z The conception of a supreme god, the sovereign of a hierarchical court, seems to have been of Persian origin, and to have been propagated by the magi and the mysteries of Mithra. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Sacraments of the Catholic church found in Mysteries of Mithra, 541-l. Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry And there may have been humble worshippers of Mithra at Rome or Puteoli even in the days of Julius Caesar. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius From Egypt, from the far East, they came rushing in like a tide, Isis "of the myriad names" vieing with Mithra, the patron saint of the soldier, for the homage of the multitude. The Builders A Story and Study of Masonry Mithra gives swift horses to those who do not deceive him; to the habitation in which he is satisfied he gives troops of cattle and men. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z At Rome the rigorous mysteries of Mithra had paved the way for reform. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Mysteries of Mithra, a cave represented the arrangement of the World, 413-m. Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry But we can discover with tolerable certainty the kind of people who carried the gospel of Mithra to the most remote parts of the western world. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Franz Cumont is the great authority on Mithra, and his Mysteries of Mithra and Oriental Religions trace the origin and influence of that cult with accuracy, insight, and charm. The Builders A Story and Study of Masonry Not all evil deeds, not all deception, are seen by Mithra, saith the wicked man. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z It was religious also in its close relation to the Oriental religions, especially those of the Syrian Baals and of Mithra; finally, it was religious in the effects that it produced. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Seneca's ideal man is not Jesus, for Jesus is Osiris, Horus, Krishna, Mithra, Hercules, Adonis,—think of this beautiful young god's death!—Buddha. Visionaries It is now seen that while Babylonia has left a deep impress on the creed of Mithra, yet the original Aryan or Persian elements still maintained their ascendency. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius They followed the Roman legions to remote places, building cities, bridges, and temples, and it was but natural that Mithra, the patron god of soldiers, should have influenced their orders. The Builders A Story and Study of Masonry But Mithra sees all that is between heaven and earth. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z The dogmas of the mysteries of Mithra were, to a certain extent, the religious expression of Roman physics and astronomy. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism The Cult of Mithra.—This century of wars is also a century of superstitions. History Of Ancient Civilization And the Sun, the monarch of the heavens, often identified with Mithra, was regarded as the special patron of kings, enduing them with irresistible power, and guarding their lofty destiny. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius These carvings, according to Mistral's note, were dedicated to the god Mithra. Frédéric Mistral Poet and Leader in Provence With uplifted arms, Mithra, the lord of wide pastures, conveys us to immortality. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z As a matter of fact all these religions, except that of Mithra, seem at first sight to be far less austere than the Roman creed. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism But, more than all the others, Mithra, a Persian god, becomes the universal god of the empire. History Of Ancient Civilization The descent of the soul into gross material form, and its possible ascent again, if duly fortified, to ethereal worlds, was common to Mithra and the Orphic and Pythagorean systems. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius In the early centuries of the Christian era the cultus of Mithra prevailed not only in Rome but in most parts of Europe where there were Roman legions, even in Britain. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 In the Avesta Mithra is still in direct conflict with the evil spirits, from which in the Veda he is displaced by the storm-god, who first came into prominence in the Panjab. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z In the ancient religion of the Achemenides, Mithra, the genius of light, was coupled with An�hita, the goddess of the fertilizing waters. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism The monuments in his honor that are found in all parts of the empire represent him slaughtering a bull, with this inscription: "To the unconquerable sun, to the god Mithra." History Of Ancient Civilization With all his heroic effort to make himself a moral and spiritual force, Mithra remained inextricably linked with the nature-worships of the past. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Such cults as the worship of Isis and Mithra were prevalent in Europe but they gained their first footing among Asiatic slaves and soldiers and would perhaps not have maintained themselves among European converts only. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 With sacrifice named by name, with becoming speech, O strong Mithra, will I make offerings to thee with libations. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z By ingratiating themselves with the Phrygian priests, the priests of Mithra obtained the support of an official institution and shared in the protection granted by the state. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism At the end of the third century the religion of Mithra was the official religion of the empire. History Of Ancient Civilization But Greek art had a more powerful and enduring effect on the future of Mithra than any of these accretions. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius As a solar and corn god, the Persian Mithra links with Tammuz, as a sky and atmospheric deity with Anu, and as a god of truth, righteousness, and law with Shamash. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Thou, O Mithra, art the saviour and helper of lands and men. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z Even after Mithra had been vanquished and expelled from Christianized Rome, Persia did not disarm. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism The revolutions of the third century — Military anarchy — Worship of Mithra — Taurobolia — Confusion of religions. History Of Ancient Civilization It was largely drawn from Cappadocia, Pontus, and Phrygia, those regions where the religion of Mithra had taken deep root before it passed into Europe. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius In Roman times the worship of Mithra spread into Europe from Persia. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria The invocation of Mithra in the Avesta, given above, showed us that the Arians of Iran recognised in this deity the spirit of purity, the inevitable avenger of injustice. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z The ancient authors tell us almost nothing about the origin of Mithra. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism The Romans tolerated all the religions of the East because the devotees of Osiris, of Mithra, and of the Good Goddess recognized at the same time the Roman gods. History Of Ancient Civilization But when we come to the Agri Decumates and the region of the Upper Rhine, we find ourselves in a district once more teeming with relics of Mithra. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius It is possible, however, that he performed what he considered to be a pious act: he may have sacrificed the bull to Mithra. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria We may regard it as certain that the reform carried a long step forward the ethical impulse which lay in this conception of Mithra—a conception current on both sides of the Indus. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z The frequency of the name Mithradates, for instance, in the dynasties of Pontus, Cappadocia, Armenia and Commagene, connected with the Achemenides by fictitious genealogies, shows the devotion of those kings to Mithra. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Neither in outward form nor in character do Vishṇu and Śiva show much more resemblance to Apollo and Mithra than to the Vedic gods. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 And, like the Christian, the religion of Mithra was, at the outset of its career, a religion of the poor and humble. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Deities, as river and fish gods and goddesses, 29, 32, 33.Corn god, moon god as, 52; Mithra as, 55; the thunder god as, 57, 340; Tammuz and Osiris as, 81 et seq.; Myths of Babylonia and Assyria What means were there for wiping out offences against this rule, and sins when committed, for turning aside the anger of Mithra, for expiating falsehood, lying, and deception? The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z Under the empire, while the Semitic Baals and Mithra were triumphing, astrology manifested its power everywhere. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism The Sun was saluted at his rising, was worshipped in temples, under the name of Mithra, with sacrifices and offerings; had statues erected in his honor, and was usually associated with the lesser luminary. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The religion of Mithra probably achieved its highest victory through an ethical theology, typified and made concrete to the average worshipper by an elaborate symbolism in rite and sculptured scene. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius It is uncertain whether in the most ancient form of the Iranic worship the cult of Mithra was included or no. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 3. (of 7): Media The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Miserable are the houses, without descendants the dwellings, inhabited by those who deceive Mithra. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z The author of the passage in question may have been more or less accurate in giving his god the external appearance of Mithra, but he certainly did not know the eschatology of the Persian mysteries. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism But besides many genuine points of superiority, it had a decisive advantage over the religions of Isis and Mithra in the exclusiveness and intolerance which it derived from the Jewish tradition. Outspoken Essays Mithra, in virtue of his moral power, became in the end the central figure. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius I invoke Mithra, the lofty, the immortal, the pure, the sun, the ruler, the quick Horse, the eye of Ormazd! Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology Hence the statues made by Artaxerxes were, no doubt, images of Anahita the goddess, whom he invokes along with Auramazda and Mithra in his inscription at Susa. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z The year following, this book appeared in the translation of Thomas J. McCormack as The Mysteries of Mithra, published by the Open Court Publishing Company. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism For Mithra in Persian keeps the proof that this title was given to the Indo-Iranic god before the separation of the two peoples. The Religions of India Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume 1, Edited by Morris Jastrow The legend of Mithra, thus faintly and doubtfully reconstructed from the sacred sculptures, in the absence of express tradition, must probably for ever remain somewhat of an enigma. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The God of the Sun is named Mithra, or Mitra, in both religions. Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology Of older origin, though also modified by the reform, is the invocation of the heights, which Mithra first illuminated with his light. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z What his book The Mysteries of Mithra is to his special knowledge of Mithraism, The Oriental Religions is to his knowledge of the whole field. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism His peroration summed up the contest as that between Mithra and Ahriman. Septimus One undoubted cause of the success of Mithra in the West was the spirit of fraternity and charity which was fostered in his guilds. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Thus thinks the unrighteous: Mithra, the artless, does not see all these evil deeds, all these lies. Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology In the Veda the gods of the light and the highest heaven, Mithra and Varuna, are the guardians of truth and purity, the avengers and punishers of evil deeds. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z We may speak of "vespers of Isis" or of a "eucharist of Mithra and his companions," but only in the same sense as when we say "the vassal princes of the empire" or "Diocletian's socialism." The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism The idea of the Mediator comes to us from Persia, and the title was borne by Mithra before it was ascribed to Christ. The Freethinker's Text Book, Part II. Christianity: Its Evidences, Its Origin, Its Morality, Its History In the Avestas, the sacred books of the religion of Iran, which, however late their redaction, still enshrine a very ancient creed, Mithra has the same well-defined personality. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius No earthly man with a hundred-fold strength does so much evil as Mithra with heavenly strength does good. Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology The only bond of union between the new god and the old gods in the Avesta is the fact that Auramazda is made the creator of the old gods, and even of Mithra. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z Mithra was worshiped almost exclusively by men, whom he subjected to a rigid moral discipline. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Between these two great deities comes Mithra, the Mediator, who is the Reconciler of all things to God, who is one with Ormuzd, although distinct from him. The Freethinker's Text Book, Part II. Christianity: Its Evidences, Its Origin, Its Morality, Its History Yet Mithra was, from the beginning, a distinctly moral power, and his worship was apparently untainted by the licence which made other heathen worships schools of cruelty and lust. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius With no earthly man is the hundred-fold greater heavenly understanding allied as the heavenly understanding allies itself to the heavenly Mithra, the heavenly. Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology Yet the old position of Mithra appears, when Auramazda says to Zarathrustra: "When I created Mithra, the lord of wide pastures, I created him as mighty to pray to, mighty to worship as myself." The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z In previous works on the mysteries of Mithra we have endeavored to assign causes for the enthusiasm that attracted humble plebeians and great men of the world to the altars of this barbarian god. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism For washing is the channel through which they are initiated into some sacred rites of some notorious Isis or Mithra; and the gods themselves likewise they honour by washings.... The Freethinker's Text Book, Part II. Christianity: Its Evidences, Its Origin, Its Morality, Its History And turning on a pivot, the sacred slab in the apse displayed, for the adoration of the faithful, the scene of the holy feast of Mithra and the Sun after their reconciliation. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius But I think in my soul: No earthly man with a hundred-fold strength thinks so much evil as Mithra with heavenly strength thinks good. Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology When it is light, a prayer is offered to Mithra, and two others at midday and sunset. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z It was therefore natural that Jewish doctrine, of which Christianity is heir, should have been closely allied to the mysteries of Mithra. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism The Persians offered bread and wine to Mithra; the people of Thibet and Tartary did the same. The Freethinker's Text Book, Part II. Christianity: Its Evidences, Its Origin, Its Morality, Its History Mithra certainly absorbed much from kindred worships of Asia Minor, from Hellenic mysteries, and from Alexandrian philosophy. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius No earthly man with a hundred-fold strength hears with the ears as the heavenly Mithra, who possesses a hundred strengths, sees every liar. Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology And by Mithra's chariot also Stands a mace, fair and well-striking, With a hundred knobs and edges, Dashing forward, felling heroes; Out of golden bronze 'tis molded. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 Mithra infused a new vigor into the paganism of the Occident by introducing the imperative ethics of Persia. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Tertullian also, after declaring that the devil made the sign of the cross on the foreheads of the followers of the Persian Mithra, accused the Christians of adoring the same emblem. The God-Idea of the Ancients or Sex in Religion Ormuzd was confounded with Bel, Mithra with Shamash or the Sun-god. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius And thus we have the triad of Osiris, Typhon, and Horus, essentially corresponding to the Hindoo triad, Brahma, Siva, and Vishnu, and also to the Persian triad, Ormazd, Ahriman, and Mithra. Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology Mithra, the sun-god in the Zoroastrian system, is the equal, though the creature, of Ormuzd. Outline of Universal History Mithra, the ancient spirit of light, became the god of truth and justice in the religion of Zoroaster and retained that character in the Occident. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism She is the Persian Mithra, which is the same as Buddha, Minerva, Venus, and all the rest. The God-Idea of the Ancients or Sex in Religion A temple of Mithra has been discovered near Trent, in the valley of the Adige. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius From Mitra seems to be derived the Persian Mithra. Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology Mithra is the conqueror of darkness, and so the enemy of falsehood. Outline of Universal History Mithra was always the god invoked as the guarantor of faith and protector of the inviolability of contracts. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism The Roman winter solstice which was connected with the worship of Mithra, and which was named the "Birthday of the Unconquered Om," was adopted by the western churches some time during the fourth century. The God-Idea of the Ancients or Sex in Religion The Greek provinces have yielded but few memorials of the worship of Mithra. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Men saw in Mithra a Lord and Giver of Life, who protected the weak and miserable, cleansed the sinner, conquered death, and procured for his faithful followers the crown of immortality. Early European History And I have come to thee, my deity, to worship thee as I do Mithra. Dio's Rome, Volume 5, Books 61-76 (A.D. 54-211) An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form By Herbert Baldwin Foster The Mithra worship, the last and highest manifestation of ancient paganism, had Persian dualism for its fundamental dogma. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Mithra was the god of light, and as there is no concealment in the light, Mithra was also god of truth. A Lie Never Justifiable But the days of Mithra as the god of kings were numbered. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius At the back of one of these subterranean temples would be often a picture of Mithra slaying a bull, and an inscription: "To the Unconquerable Sun, to Mithra." Early European History But the most common form of worship was that of fire, in Mithra, the genius of light, early identified with the sun. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 01 The Old Pagan Civilizations Life is a combat; soldiers under the command of Mithra, invincible heroes of the faith, must ceaselessly oppose the undertakings of the infernal powers which sow corruption broadcast. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Yet, Mithra, represented as a young man, and worshiped as a god, is a myth. The Truth about Jesus : Is He a Myth? The theocratic claim of monarchy, to which Mithra lent his support for so many generations, was destined, in its symbols and phrases, to have a long reign. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius An interesting survival of Mithra worship is the date of our festival of Christmas. Early European History And yet the sun also was worshipped under the name of Mithra. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 01 The Old Pagan Civilizations On the Mithraic hierarchy see our Mysteries of Mithra, Chicago, 1903, p. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism From before the beginning of Time Mithra has ever been triumphant and his foot on the throat of Ahriman. The Red Planet And the slaughtered bull in the apse of every chapel of Mithra may have aroused in the end visions and mystic emotion which had passed far beyond the sphere of astral symbolism. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The central group represents Mithra slaying the bull. Early European History Says Zoroaster: "I invoke Mithra, the lofty, the immortal, the pure, the sun, the ruler, the eye of Ormazd." Beacon Lights of History, Volume 01 The Old Pagan Civilizations The name of Mithra, as elsewhere that of the magi Zoroaster and Hostanes, helped to circulate an Egyptian forgery., cf. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism The union between Mithra and the goddess Anahita was held to be the equivalent of that subsisting between the two great Phrygian deities Attis-Kybele. From Ritual to Romance And thus, in spite of a lofty moral mysticism, Mithra was loaded with the heritage of the heathen past. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Mithra first appears as a Persian sun god, the leader of Ahuramazda's hosts in the ceaseless struggle against the forces of darkness and evil. Early European History In India we find Mitra, and in Persia Mithra, the sun-god, among the prominent deities, as Helios was among the Greeks, and Phoebus Apollo among the Romans. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 01 The Old Pagan Civilizations Perhaps these words must be translated according to a frequent meaning of the aorist, by "became a magus of Mithra" or "began to serve Mithra as a magus." The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism But between the cults of Mithra and of Attis there was a close and intimate alliance. From Ritual to Romance Many of the German inscriptions to Mithra are offered by simple citizens. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Mithra was represented as a youthful hero miraculously born from a rock at the dawn of day; for this reason his worship was always conducted underground in natural or artificial caves, or in cellars. Early European History In respect both of doctrines and of rites the cult of Mithra appears to have presented many points of resemblance not only to the religion of the Mother of the Gods but also to Christianity. The Golden Bough The mysteries of Mithra met the Greek culture with the culture of Persia, superior in some respects. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Cumont points out that the worship of Mithra was practised in the fifth century in certain remote cantons of the Alps and the Vosges—i.e., at the date historically assigned to King Arthur. From Ritual to Romance Mithra, the Unconquered, the god of many lands and dynasties from the dawn of history, was a fascinating power. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Christianity had no more dangerous antagonists than the followers of Mithra and other eastern divinities. Early European History Among the gods of eastern origin who in the decline of the ancient world competed against each other for the allegiance of the West was the old Persian deity Mithra. The Golden Bough The votaries of Mithra likened the practice of their religion to military service. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism This text purports to be a formula of initiation, and we find the aspirant ascending through the Seven Heavenly Spheres, to be finally met by Mithra who brings him to the presence of God. From Ritual to Romance The religion of Mithra, when it was confined to an obscure circle of slaves or freedmen at Ostia, was a superstition to the pontifical college. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius I implore thee, lord, by Jupiter, Apollo, Vesta, Cybele, Isis, Osiris, Mithra Baal, and all the gods of the Orient and the Occident to drop this plan. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Now Mithra was regularly identified by his worshippers with the Sun, the Unconquered Sun, as they called him; hence his nativity also fell on the twenty-fifth of December. The Golden Bough This perfect purity distinguishes the mysteries of Mithra from those of all other Oriental gods. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism We may also note that the Attis Mysteries were utilized by the priests of Mithra for the initiation of women who were originally excluded from the cult of the Persian god. From Ritual to Romance Yet the connection of Mithra with Babylon is never forgotten either by Greeks or Romans. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius They likewise offered strange sacrifices; those of Olympus I mean; and they celebrated certain secret mysteries, among which those of Mithra continue to this day, being originally instituted by them. The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch being parts of the "Lives" of Plutarch, edited for boys and girls That is quite true, Marcus; and this Son is worshipped under the various names of Hermes, Mithra, Adonis, Apollo, and Jesus. Thais Serapis is the brother and husband of Isis, Attis the lover of Cybele, every Syrian Baal is coupled with a spouse; but Mithra lives alone. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Is it possible that the passage quoted in the previous chapter, in which Perceval is informed that no woman may speak of the Grail, is due to contamination with the Mithra worship? From Ritual to Romance Mithra made the effort, and for the time he succeeded. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Again, another great stream of influence descended from Persia in the form of the cult of Mithra. Pagan and Christian creeds: their origin and meaning This is still your bull, followers of Zoroaster, which, sacrificed in the symbolic mysteries of Mithra, poured out his blood which fertilized the earth. The Ruins, or, Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires and the Law of Nature The worshipers of Mithra did not lose themselves in a contemplative mysticism like other sects. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism A ritual that lingered on in the hills and mountains of Wales as the Mithra worship did in the Alps and Vosges, celebrated as that cult habitually was, in natural caverns, and mountain hollows? From Ritual to Romance But the monotheistic syncretism of Mithra was a broader and more sweeping movement. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Mithra was born in a cave, and on the 25th December. Pagan and Christian creeds: their origin and meaning He adds, that Mithra is an intermediate being, and it is for this reason the Persians call Mithra the mediator or intermediator. The Ruins, or, Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires and the Law of Nature Marcellus described the happiness he had felt under the baptism of Mithra, and Jacob made him promise to become a follower of Jesus. Herodias The Chart appended to Cumont's Monuments de Mithra shows Mithraic remains in precisely the locality where we have reason to believe certain of the Gawain and Perceval stories to have originated. From Ritual to Romance Mithra was seated at the centre on which all nature depends. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius He too, like Mithra and Dionysus, was a great traveler. Pagan and Christian creeds: their origin and meaning In the cave of Mithra was a ladder with seven steps, representing the seven spheres of the planets, by means of which souls ascended and descended. The Ruins, or, Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires and the Law of Nature Formal devotion and ascetic discipline were linked with lofty doctrines as to the origin of the human spirit and an immortal destiny, depending on conduct, as well as sacramental grace, through Mithra the mediator. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Mithra, on the other hand, occupies an entirely different position. From Ritual to Romance And such is the claim made for him by Praetextatus, in the Saturnalia of Macrobius, who was a high adept in the mysteries of Mithra. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The Roman Army, in fact, stuck to Mithra throughout, as against Christianity; and so did the Roman nobility. Pagan and Christian creeds: their origin and meaning This feast was sometimes called Mithriaca, because Mithra was the name of the sun among the Persians. The Ruins, or, Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires and the Law of Nature Many a pious devotee of Mithra and Hecate would have recoiled, as much as we do, from the last results of his superstition. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Finally, Mithraism taught the resurrection of the body—Mithra will descend upon earth, and will revive all men. From Ritual to Romance It is significant that the earliest inscription to Mithra yet found in Germany, of the year A.D. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The saviour Mithra, too, was born of a Virgin, as we have had occasion to notice before; and on the Mithrais monuments the mother suckling her child is a not uncommon figure. Pagan and Christian creeds: their origin and meaning Yet there can be little doubt that the majestic supremacy of Mithra, through its old connection with Babylon, sheltered some of the most degrading impostures of superstition. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius And yet the two systems were separated by an impassable gulf, and Mithra had associations which could not save him from the fate of Jupiter and Demeter, of Hecate and Isis. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius But Mithra was ready to shelter the idols under his purer faith. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Mithra, in his long journey, came under many influences; and he absorbed many alien ideas from the cults and art of the many lands through which he travelled. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Why were so many of these gods—Mithra, Apollo, Krishna, Jesus, and others, born in caves or underground chambers? Pagan and Christian creeds: their origin and meaning He must also particularly acknowledge his debt to M. Cumont’s exhaustive work on the monuments of Mithra. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius And Mithra was the hero who first won this conception of divinity for mankind—though of course it is in essence quite similar to the conception put forward by the Christian Church. Pagan and Christian creeds: their origin and meaning Anyhow it is curious that while Mithra in the early times was specially associated with the bull, his association with the lamb belonged more to the Roman period. Pagan and Christian creeds: their origin and meaning Its close league with the cult of the Great Mother, which, since the second century B.C., had been an established institution, may have saved Mithra from official mistrust. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius It would appear then that at Rome in the quiet early days of the Christian Church, the rites and ceremonials of Mithra and Cybele, probably much intermingled and blended, were exceedingly popular. Pagan and Christian creeds: their origin and meaning Now we have already mentioned that in the Mithra cult the slaying of a Bull by the Sungod occupies the same sort of place as the slaving of the Lamb in the Christian cult. Pagan and Christian creeds: their origin and meaning |
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