An Ancient Roman Cult’s Rituals Included Feasting, Fire, and Floor Cleaning

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To uncover new clues about the secretive world of Mithraism, scientists considered evidence right at their feet.

Period13 May 2022

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  • TitleAn Ancient Roman Cult’s Rituals Included Feasting, Fire, and Floor Cleaning
    Media name/outletAtlas Obscura
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date13/05/22
    DescriptionTo uncover new clues about the secretive world of Mithraism, scientists considered evidence right at their feet.
    Producer/AuthorNathaniel Sharping
    URLhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/mithraism-mithraeum-floor
    PersonsSarah Lo Russo
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Keywords

  • Mithraisme
  • Micromorphology