Mithraism and Freemasonry

Thursday, April 30th, 2026

May 23, 2026, 1pm in Whitby.

Mithraism was a popular, secretive Roman mystery cult (1st–4th century CE) dedicated to the god Mithras, likely created in Rome and heavily practiced by soldiers and merchants. It centered on a male-only hierarchy of seven initiation grades, communal meals in cave-like temples (mithraea), and the “tauroctony” scene of Mithras slaying a bull.  

Their temples were designed to look like caves, reflecting the cosmos. They were usually small, underground, and featured benches for communal meals.

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