Mithraism, also known as the Mithraic mysteries or the Cult of Mithras, was a Roman mystery religion centered on the god Mithras. Although inspired by Iranian worship of the Zoroastrian divinity (yazata) Mithra, the Roman Mithras was linked to a new and distinctive imagery, and the level of continuity between Persian and Greco-Roman practice remains debatable.
The mysteries were popular among the Imperial Roman army from the 1st to the 4th century CE.
Mithras killing the bull (c. 150 CE; Louvre-Lens)
Rock-born Mithras and Mithraic artifacts (Baths of Diocletian, Rome)
Bas-relief of the tauroctony of the mysteries, Metz, France.
In Sabine and ancient Roman religion and myth, Luna is the divine embodiment of the Moon. She is often presented as the female complement of the Sun, Sol, conceived of as a god. Luna is also sometimes represented as an aspect of the Roman triple goddess, along with Diana and either Proserpina or Hecate. Luna is not always a distinct goddess, but sometimes rather an epithet that specializes a goddess, since both Diana and Juno are identified as moon goddesses.
Luna (AD 150–200, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève)
Mithraic altar to Luna (2nd/3rd century)
Bronze lamp of Luna and her ox-drawn chariot (1st century AD)
Statuette of Luna from the Mâcon treasure (AD 150–220)