Nahrtent
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This paper is a study of the topographical spread of sanctuaries connected to Mithras, the god of the mystery religion known as Mithraism, which became popular in certain parts of the empire between the first and the fourth century CE. As an introduction to the subject, the cult myth is briefly discussed along with the general attitude of people in the Roman heartland towards mystery religion. By means of a literature review, it is furthermore attempted to summarize the various academic views on the cult's origins, spread and decline, as well as the general blueprint and functions of the cult sanctuary: the mithraeum. Ongoing research on the social composition of the cult, and its implications, is also discussed.
The second part of the paper studies the sixteen documented mithraea in Ostia. A brief discussion of the city's historical and social development, and the chronology of the mithraea and the problems with it, precede a study of the spread, location, size, and choice of building of the sanctuaries. These factors are considered indicative of the identity of the cult's followers. Specific mithraea are discussed whenever relevant. The Mitreo di Fructosus and the Mitreo del Palazzo Imperiale show ties with a guild and the imperial household, respectively. Mithraea in private houses may furthermore signify some attempt at social stratification, whereas mithraea in public buildings testify of some form of governmental tolerance. Finally, the cult's decline in this urban context is placed within the context of the rise of christianity.
To summarize, this paper attempts first and foremost to shed light on the cult's followers, and secondly to explain its documented rise and decline within the broader historical developments of the Roman empire and (urban) Roman society.
The second part of the paper studies the sixteen documented mithraea in Ostia. A brief discussion of the city's historical and social development, and the chronology of the mithraea and the problems with it, precede a study of the spread, location, size, and choice of building of the sanctuaries. These factors are considered indicative of the identity of the cult's followers. Specific mithraea are discussed whenever relevant. The Mitreo di Fructosus and the Mitreo del Palazzo Imperiale show ties with a guild and the imperial household, respectively. Mithraea in private houses may furthermore signify some attempt at social stratification, whereas mithraea in public buildings testify of some form of governmental tolerance. Finally, the cult's decline in this urban context is placed within the context of the rise of christianity.
To summarize, this paper attempts first and foremost to shed light on the cult's followers, and secondly to explain its documented rise and decline within the broader historical developments of the Roman empire and (urban) Roman society.
Bedankt voor je opmerkingen! Ben beter in lange stukken tekst schrijven dan dit soort dingen. De titel moet ik ook nog bedenken eigenlijk. Suggesties welkom. 
