Mithra or Mithras,
Title

Mithra or Mithras,

Caption

Marble group of Mithras slaying the bull. 2nd century AD / from Rome / Italy. The cult of Mithras originated in Persia but he was one of a number of eastern deities / including Cybele and Isis / whose worship spread throughout the Roman Empire during the first three centuries AD.

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP11A03_030

License type

Rights managed

Available size

51,1Mb (1,1Mb) / 14,7in x 13,5in / 4400 x 4056 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ancient Greek

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