Depiction of the birth of the Roman god Mithras from an egg, 2nd century. Artist: Unknown

Depiction of the birth of the Roman god Mithras from an egg, 2nd century. Artist: Unknown

2-587-040 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Depiction of the birth of Mithras from an egg, a symbol of eternal life, from the Mithraeum at Housesteads on Hadrian's wall. Now at the Museum of Antiquities in Newcastle, 2nd century.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer

Picture Type
  1. Object

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Mythology

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4236x4153
File Size : 51,540kb


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  1. 6AKCII
  1. 3A
  1. 0370002478
  1. 2-587-040
  1. 2587040

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