
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)