File:Marble statue of Mithras slaying the bull (CIMRM 592), found in Rome, 2nd century AD, British Museum (15545876047).jpg
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editanonymous: Mithras sacrificing a bull
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Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany |
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Mithras sacrificing a bull |
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statue  |
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| Description |
Mithras is shown in eastern costume, including trousers and a Phrygian cap. A dog and snake are shown trying to lick the blood and a scorpion is attacking the bull's genitals. |
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2nd century |
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marble |
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height: 129 cm (50.7 in) ; width: 144 cm (56.6 in) |
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| Source/Photographer | Marble statue of Mithras slaying the bull (CIMRM 592), found in Rome, 2nd century AD, British Museum | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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