Mithraism in Ancient Rome
Mithraism in Ancient Rome
While conducting research for my World War 2 novel Bridge of Sighs and Dreams, I wanted to incorporate some of the ancient underground caverns used by the Resistance to smuggle Italian Jews out of Rome in order to avoid Nazi arrests. The caverns that most interested me were those created by the Worshipers of Mithras.
Recently, noted historical novelist, Cynthia Ripley Miller, invited me to post a brief essay on this ancient Roman religion of Mithraism. Here is a link to the article and to other fascinating articles on ancient Rome and writing historical fiction.
http://www.cynthiaripleymiller.com/mi...
While conducting research for my World War 2 novel Bridge of Sighs and Dreams, I wanted to incorporate some of the ancient underground caverns used by the Resistance to smuggle Italian Jews out of Rome in order to avoid Nazi arrests. The caverns that most interested me were those created by the Worshipers of Mithras.
Recently, noted historical novelist, Cynthia Ripley Miller, invited me to post a brief essay on this ancient Roman religion of Mithraism. Here is a link to the article and to other fascinating articles on ancient Rome and writing historical fiction.
http://www.cynthiaripleymiller.com/mi...
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A most interesting article Pamela.Thank you for sharing.
John wrote: "A most interesting article Pamela.Thank you for sharing."
Thanks for reading. It is a fascinating subject.
I was in the Ardeche region of France this spring. I've written a histfic novel. The MC has been raised in both pagan and Christian traditions. There's a reference to Mithra in the book and while I was touring sites that I depicted in the narrative, I went to Bourg-Saint-Andéol and there in the middle of the town is Roman shrine to Mithra. Here's a link to a webpage (a tourism site, but with great pictures. https://en.ardeche-guide.com/sites-to...
Cris - First, I want to apologize for this delay to your comment. I haven't logged into Goodreads for a few days. Thank you so much for the link. It's a fascinating article. I had researched Mithraism many years ago, and when I wrote my novel Bridge of Sighs and Dreams I was glad to have the opportunity to utilize my research in a pivotal scene. It's always a pleasure to connect with someone who shares an "uncommon" interest. Best wishes. By the way, your novel sounds fascinating and I have added it to my "to-read list.
Tanti auguri!