mithraism

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• - A general survey of Mithraic religion, with bibliography and photograph of a 2nd-century Roman Mithraic marble statue from the British Museum.
  
• - Revival of the Journal of Mithraic Studies edited by Dr. Richard Gordon, concerning any aspect of the mysteries of Mithras.
  
• - An essay discussing the prevalence of Mithraism at the time of Constantine and the effects of his decision to embrace Christianity.
  
• - An illustrated article (from Biblical Archaeology Review) by David Ulansey, based on his book "The Origins of the Mithraic Mysteries".
  
• - Mithraism is the worship of Mithras. Offshoot of Zorastrianism. According to legend, Mithraism
  
• - Encyclopedia article presenting basic information on this old-Iranian god of light, contracts and friendship.
  
• - An excellent article on the history of Mithraism.