Carved piece of stone from a mithraeum
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Carved piece of stone from a mithraeum
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Published 2017-07-26T15:51:24+00:00
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Some workmen digging a drain in Hulme in Manchester in 1821 discovered carved stones from an ancient temple known as a mithraeum. The mithraeum was devoted to the worship of the eastern god Mthras. Worshippers believed that Mithras represented light. Two companions, called Cautes and Cautopates, helped Mithras to kill a bull, which represented evil. Worship of Mithras was very popular amongst Roman soldiers.
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Date published | 26/07/2017 |
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Title | Carved piece of stone from a mithraeum |
Date | 2nd-3rd century A.D. |
Period | Roman |
Medium | stone |
Artist | Unknown artist |
Place | Manchester Museum |
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