#mithras deity

Bust of Mithras in white marble.

Mithras, God of the Morning, our trumpets waken the Wall! Thou descending immortal, immortal to rise again! Now when the watch is ended, now when the wine is drawn, Look on Thy children in darkness. Oh take our sacrifice! Many roads Thou hast fashioned: all of them lead to the Light, Mithras, also a soldier, keep us pure till the dawn!

— A Song to Mithras, Hymn of the XXX Legion: circa A.D. 350.

Statue of Mithras in the Archaeological Museum of Ostia, Rome, Italy. Photograph by Jouko Lehto

Glory unto Mithras during this waning crescent moon! 🌙

"Mithras, God of the Midnight, here where the great bull dies, Look on Thy children in darkness. Oh take our sacrifice! Many roads Thou hast fashioned: all of them lead to the Light, Mithras, also a soldier, teach us to die aright!"

Fresco from the Mithraeum at Marino, Italy. Third century.

As the Corax flies and sees all from on high, Help me to find you in the wilderness. As the Bride awaits her lover in the night, Make me humble awaiting your presence. As the Soldier marches ever on and on, Grant me diligence to do my duty. As the fierce Lion ever protects his pride, Permit me strength to defend those I love. As Perseus cut down the frightful Gorgon, Give me courage to slay my doubts and fears. As almighty Sol races across the sky, Accord me speed to attain your orbit. As a loving Father embraces his child, Please accept me with tender, open arms When the time has finally come for me To feast with you in the Silv’ry River.