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High relief with Mithras killing the bull
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High relief with Mithras killing the bull
Artemis statue
Kore statue
Bust of Athena
Ara Grimani
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Portrait of the so-called Vitellius
Putti of the throne of Saturn
Putti of the throne of Saturn
Rilievo con Cleobis e Biton
Cube statue
Relief with war scenes

High relief with Mithras killing the bull

Anonymous

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National Archaeological Museum of Venice

National Archaeological Museum of Venice

Piazza S. Marco, 17/52, Venice

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The relief depicts the god Mithras, dressed in a tunic tied at the waist, cloak, breeches and Phrygian hat, in the act of piercing a bull with a dagger, while a dog, a scorpion and a snake pounce on the dying animal. The killing of the bull represents the origin of the universe as well as the allusion to the constellations of Taurus and Scorpio refers to the cyclical renewal of life. The cult had considerable success with the Romans.
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Title: High relief with Mithras killing the bull

Author: Anonymous

Date: End II - Beginning of the III century AD

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Displayed in: National Archaeological Museum of Venice

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