mithraeum

(noun)

The place of worship for followers of Mirthras. It was often in a cave-like space that was underground, narrow, and lined with benches. Mithraea is plural for mirthraeum.

Related Terms

  • Serapeum
  • tondo
  • damnatio memoriae
  • Domus Ecclesiae

(noun)

a place of worship for the followers of Mithraism

Related Terms

  • Serapeum
  • tondo
  • damnatio memoriae
  • Domus Ecclesiae

Examples of mithraeum in the following topics:

  • Dura-Europos

    • The Mithraeum was also partially preserved by the defensive embankment .
    • The mithraeum was enlarged again in 240 CE, but in 256 CE—with the war against the Sassanians looming—the sanctuary was filled in and became part of the strengthened fortifications.
  • Architecture during the Severan Dynasty

    • A mithraeum has also been found on the site.
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