Message #55940

[Davita]

The figure of Mithra discovered in the Bishapur fire-temple removes any doubt as to the Mithraic origin of the temple.



Taq-e-Bostan, Iran
Another Parthian monument dedicated to Mithra is the Taq-e-Bostan.

Its cave-like construction and religious scenes depicting Mithra standing on a lotus flower (one of the three symbols of the savior) and angels holding pearls in their hands (the second symbol of the savior) leaves little doubt as to the origin of the monument.

Dolphins, the third symbol of Mithra, are found in various Mithraic structures in Europe.

The remnants of Mithraism have survived in Iranian mysticism, especially in the poems of Hafiz and Mowlavi.

Whether Mithra was a Persian divinity or an actual historical figure the fact remains that the religion ascribed to him has greatly influenced religious thought in the world.

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