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Mithraic

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Mith·ra·ism  (mthr-zm, -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·raic (m-thrk) adj.
Mith·raist n.
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Adj.1.Mithraic - of or relating to Mithraism or its godmithraic - of or relating to Mithraism or its god
mithraistic
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Mithraic [mɪθˈreɪɪk] ADJ → mitraico
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