Mithras→Concept
Mithras, as the main subject of Mithraic worship, is the focal point of their religious practices
Mithraics
Mithraics are a secret society whose legends symbolize the journey of the sun through the heavens
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
MithraRitual
Mithraics worship Mithra, the sun god, whose symbolism is central to their faith
Bacchus→Concept
The Mithraic rites superseded the Mysteries of Bacchus, integrating its elements into the Mithraic belief system
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. Mithraics & Mithras
Mithras, as the main subject of Mithraic worship, is the focal point of their religious practices
II. Mithras & Sun
Mithras is the sun god, slaying the bull on the vernal equinox, symbolizing the sun's journey Mithras, an ancient Iranian god, was often associated with the Sun in Zorastrianism
I. Mithraics & Mithras
Mithras, as the main subject of Mithraic worship, is the focal point of their religious practices
II. Mithras & Crucifixion
Dupuis describes the death of Mithras by crucifixion, a central event in his worship Mithras was put to death by crucifixion and was said to have risen on the third day, similar to Christ
I. Mithraics & Bacchus
The Mithraic rites superseded the Mysteries of Bacchus, integrating its elements into the Mithraic belief system
II. Bacchus & Eleusinian Mysteries
The Mysteries are rites for disentangling Bacchus's soul from irrationality, indicating their direct relationship.
I. Mithraics & Mithra
Mithraics worship Mithra, the sun god, whose symbolism is central to their faith
II. Mithra & Serapis
Both are symbolic deities with attributes that signify different aspects of spiritual and natural forces
I. Mithraics & Bacchus
The Mithraic rites superseded the Mysteries of Bacchus, integrating its elements into the Mithraic belief system
II. Bacchus & Zodiac
The dismemberment of Bacchus by the zodiacal powers represents the irrational Titanic nature involved in the material world, leading to the creation of terrestrial forms. The zodiacal powers distorted the Titanic nature, leading to the dismemberment of Bacchus and the creation of terrestrial forms, symbolically interconnected.
I. Mithraics & Bacchus
The Mithraic rites superseded the Mysteries of Bacchus, integrating its elements into the Mithraic belief system
II. Bacchus & Jesus
Jesus is connected to the god Bacchus through monograms and names, suggesting a parallelism in their worship and rituals
I. Mithraics & Mithras
Mithras, as the main subject of Mithraic worship, is the focal point of their religious practices
II. Mithras & Bull
Mithras slays the bull, symbolizing the release of the earth's vital essences and the fertilization of seeds
I. Mithraics & Bacchus
The Mithraic rites superseded the Mysteries of Bacchus, integrating its elements into the Mithraic belief system
II. Bacchus & Dionysiac Architects
The Architects built great monuments, which are related to the concepts of dismembering and resurrecting Bacchus, symbolically linking the two.
I. Mithraics & Mithras
Mithras, as the main subject of Mithraic worship, is the focal point of their religious practices
II. Mithras & Gods
Mithras is closely associated with the gods, including Ahura Mazda, and his worship involves divine entities
I. Mithraics & Mithras
Mithras, as the main subject of Mithraic worship, is the focal point of their religious practices
II. Mithras & Neophyte
Both the neophyte and the Mithraic initiate undergo sacred rites, suggesting a parallel spiritual journey