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Where were Mithraic shrines located along Hadrianās Wall?
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Mithraism
Mithra slaying the bull, bas-relief, 2nd century ce; in the StƤdtisches Museum, Wiesbaden, Germany.
Along Hadrianās Wall, Mithraic shrines were located at the following sites:
- Housesteads
- Rudchester
- Carrawburgh (which is currently on public view)
These shrines demonstrate that Mithraism was particularly favored by the Roman soldiery stationed along the military frontier.1