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Interior of the Temple of Mithras. Artist: Unknown

Interior of the Temple of Mithras. Artist: Unknown

1-191-725 - © London Museum/Heritage-Images

Interior of the Temple of Mithras. Artist's impression of an initiation rite. Mithras was the Persian god of heavenly light, and his worship came to the Romans by way of Asia Minor. Mithraism was one of the many mystery religions introduced from the East. Mystery religions acted as secret societies with initiation rites known only to members.

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Creator
  1. Alan Ernest Sorrell, attributed to: British, English: Artist
Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia Iran

  1. 32 00 00 N , 053 00 00 E
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Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

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Religion & Belief Mythology

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5033x3526
File Size : 51,992kb

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  1. D33
  1. 0330000281
  1. 1-191-725
  1. 1191725
  1. 281
  1. D33
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  1. Strictly for Editorial use only.

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