Mithraeum

Noun

Meaning

Mithraeum (plural Mithraea or Mithraeums)

A grotto where the god Mithra was worshipped.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

A mosaic in the Ostia Mithraeum of Felicissimus depicts these grades, with symbolic emblems that are connected either to the grades or are just symbols of the planets. Source: Internet

For their feasts, Mithraic initiates reclined on stone benches arranged along the longer sides of the Mithraeum – typically there might be room for 15 to 30 diners, but very rarely many more than 40 men. Source: Internet

Temples to Mithras also exist in military contexts at Vindobala on Hadrian's Wall (the Rudchester Mithraeum ) and at Segontium in Roman Wales (the Caernarfon Mithraeum ). Source: Internet

Clauss, M., The Roman cult of Mithras, pp. 31 32. It cannot be shown that any Mithraeum continued in use in the 5th century. Source: Internet

It is known that intitates could transfer with their grades from one Mithraeum to another. Source: Internet

Some scholars maintain that practice may have differed over time, or from one Mithraeum to another. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

mithqal Mithra Mithracin mithraic mithraic belief mithraic ceremony