Mith·ra·ism (m th r -z m, -r -)n. A religious cult that worshiped Mithras, especially popular among the Roman military and a strong rival to Christianity during the late Roman Empire. Mith·ra ic (m-thrk) adj.Mith·ra ist n. |
Mithraism [ˈmɪθreɪˌɪzəm], Mithraicism [mɪθˈreɪɪˌsɪzəm]
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(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) the ancient Persian religion of Mithras. It spread to the Roman Empire during the first three centuries a.d
Mithraic [mɪθˈreɪɪk], Mithraistic adj
Mithraist n & adj
Mithraism
an oriental mystery cult, admitting only men, whose deity was Mithras, the savior hero of Persian myth. — Mithraist, n. — Mithraic, adj.
See also: God and Gods
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| Noun | 1. |  Mithraism - ancient Persian religion; popular among Romans during first three centuries a.d.faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality" |
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