Two carved pieces of stone from a mithraeum
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Two carved pieces of stone from a mithraeum
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Published 2017-11-01T12:23:42+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 Mithras. 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 | 01/11/2017 |
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Title | Two carved pieces of stone from a mithraeum |
Date | 3rd c. A.D. |
Accession | 1868. 5.3.1 |
Period | Roman |
Artist | Unknown artist |
Place | Manchester Museum |
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